Kochi police are investigating after workers at Cochin Shipyard discovered a message reading "I Love Pakistan" etched inside a vessel undergoing maintenance. The writing, found on an internal wall about 10 days ago, prompted a complaint from the shipyard, a sensitive naval facility.
Andrey Puchkov, CEO of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), stated at the Fleet-2026 show that the company's shipyards and design bureaus possess the competencies to develop military-technical cooperation with foreign partners, citing ongoing work with the Indian Navy.
Jiangnan Shipyard reveals a floating green marine hub concept powered by a molten salt nuclear reactor, integrating shipping, energy production, and green fuel synthesis, showcased at Posidonia International Shipping Exhibition.
China is reportedly building a new submarine at Shanghai's Jiangnan Shipyard with a futuristic finless design, aiming to enhance stealth, maneuverability, and speed. Analysts suggest this move signifies Beijing's push to advance underwater capabilities.
NC AI will supply autonomous welding AI technology to Hanwha Ocean's shipbuilding sites, utilizing its 'VAETKI Vision' VLM to overcome harsh welding environment challenges.
China's fourth aircraft carrier, the Type 004, is rapidly taking shape, featuring advanced capabilities like nuclear power and electromagnetic catapults. This development highlights global investment in aircraft carriers, despite their vulnerability to modern threats like drones and missiles.
China State Shipbuilding Corporation released a photo of a massive hull, speculated to be the world's largest naval support ship, sparking debate on the PLA Navy's future logistical capabilities for blue-water operations.
A fire and subsequent explosion at a Staten Island shipyard injured at least 16 people, including three with serious injuries. The incident began with a fire in a basement, followed by a major explosion about 50 minutes later. The cause is under investigation.
A fire and two explosions at a New York City shipyard on Friday resulted in one civilian death and 36 injuries, primarily among first responders. Officials are investigating the cause of the complex, fast-developing emergency.
A major explosion and fire at a New York City shipyard on Staten Island has resulted in one fatality and dozens of injuries. The incident began with a fire around 3:30 p.m. Friday, followed by an explosion an hour later as firefighters battled the blaze. Hazmat, police, and other city agencies are responding.
A fire and explosion at a Staten Island shipyard injured at least 16 people, including three critically. Separately, a federal appeals court rejected a review of a case involving Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and pro-Palestinian activist, potentially allowing his re-arrest and deportation. Tulsi Gabbard resigned as Director of National Intelligence due to her husband's cancer, amidst speculation about disagreements with President Trump over Iran policy.
A fire and subsequent explosion at a Staten Island shipyard injured at least 16 people, including three with serious injuries. Firefighters responded to a report of trapped workers and found a fire, which escalated to a major explosion about 50 minutes later. The cause is under investigation.
An explosion and fire at a New York City shipyard on Staten Island injured at least 16 people, including 13 firefighters, two EMS personnel, and one civilian. The incident began with a fire around 3:30 p.m. Friday, followed by an explosion an hour later. Two firefighters and the civilian sustained serious injuries.
Seven candidates from Venice's Bangladeshi-Italian community are running in local elections, aiming for historic political representation. Architect Rhitu Miah, facing racist backlash, is a key figure in the centre-left PD list, which seeks to end 11 years of conservative rule and address issues like overtourism and housing.
An examination of Donald Trump's high school soccer career at the New York Military Academy (NYMA) reveals a complex picture, contrasting his current "soccer president" image with his actual playing days. The article delves into his time at NYMA, his relationships with teammates and coaches, and the academy's culture, questioning his claims about his athletic prowess and highlighting his early tendencies toward exaggeration.
The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned ICGS Achal, the fifth Adamya-class fast patrol vessel, enhancing its coastal security and offshore asset protection. Built with 60% indigenous content at Goa Shipyard Ltd for Rs 473 crore, the vessel signifies India's growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing and will undertake diverse maritime operations.
Samsung Heavy Industries has secured a 485 billion won ($329 million) contract to build a 170,000-metric-ton LNG floating storage regasification unit for an unidentified Asian client. The vessel is scheduled for delivery by February 15, 2029. In the first four months of 2026, Samsung Heavy has won orders worth $3.4 billion to build 17 ships, including two container vessels and four LNG carriers.
King Charles III navigated a complex US visit, using diplomatic charm to engage Donald Trump while subtly critiquing populism. Despite the royal success, the visit underscored the difficult diplomatic reality for Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Japan has offered India design plans for Mogami-class frigates, the first time Tokyo has provided such a major weapons system to New Delhi. India plans to build the warships in domestic shipyards using Japanese materials, with each vessel costing approximately US$500 million and equipped with anti-ship and anti-aircraft missiles and torpedoes. The move aligns with India's push to localize defence production and enhance its naval capabilities as a security provider in the Indian Ocean. Japan's cabinet revised export rules on April 21 to allow such defence technology transfers.
China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) has delivered the nation's largest LNG carrier, the 180,000-cubic-metre Celsius Georgetown, marking a significant breakthrough in large-scale clean energy carrier construction. The 298.8-metre vessel is the first of six identical ships ordered by Danish firm Celsius Shipping, with the second due in three months. China Merchants Group chairman Miao Jianmin called it the group's formal entry into the 'core global camp' of large-scale LNG shipbuilders.
Hanwha Systems reported a Q1 net loss of 95.75 billion won due to increased equity losses from its U.S. shipyard investment, exacerbated by heavy snowfall in the northeastern U.S. The company acquired the Philadelphia shipyard in 2024 for 140 billion won as part of a strategy to secure U.S. Navy contracts. Despite the loss, operating profit rose 1.9% and sales increased 16.9% driven by radar exports to the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
The UK government has blocked Russian businessman Yury Shamara from purchasing the Grange-over-Sands golf course in the Lake District, citing national security concerns. The golf club is located near a railway line connecting to BAE Systems' Barrow-in-Furness shipyard, where nuclear submarines are built, and the UK's largest nuclear waste facility at Sellafield. The deal, initially intended for Shamara's daughter Anastasia, collapsed following government intervention.
Russia's Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard laid down the Dmitry Glukhov minesweeper on April 24, 2026, the sixteenth ship of Project 12700 (Alexandrit). The new-generation minesweepers feature automated control systems, modern sonar, and fiberglass hulls, designed to replace aging Soviet-era vessels. The lead ship Aleksandr Obukhov entered service in 2016, with plans for approximately 40 ships by the Navy.
At least two Swiss firms and one Singapore-based company have placed VLCC orders with Chinese shipyards in recent weeks. Switzerland's Advantage Tankers ordered two 307,000-DWT VLCCs for delivery in 2028-2029, while Geneva-based Mercuria Energy Group signed contracts worth nearly US$650 million for up to four VLCCs and two LR2 tankers. Singapore's Yangzijiang Maritime Development ordered eight VLCCs – its first venture into the large-tanker segment – with deliveries planned between 2028 and 2030.
