Norwegian group Vard Holdings said it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) for the design and construction of two cruise vessels with Swiss-based cruise line Viking.more

German ferry company AG Reederei Norden-Frisia has ordered a double-ended ferry from German yard Pella Sietas. more

Indonesian yard PT Cahaya has an order from Majestic Ferry in Singapore to build a total of seven fast ferries of 39m length.more

Norway’s Brunvoll has won orders to supply propulsion, manoeuvring and control systems for four longline fishing vessels.more

The Romanian government has reached an agreement with Dutch group Damen Shipyards to buy a majority shareholding in Romanian yard Daewoo Mangalia Heavy Industries (DMHI). more

The 120-person Acta Auriga, an Ulstein SX195 design, has recently completed sea trials with flying colours. Representatives of owners Acta Marine were duly impressed and stated that they are looking forward to working with...more

Lindblad Expedition Holdings Inc and Ulstein Group have celebrated the keel laying of the first polar newbuilding, named National Geographic Endurance, at CRIST shipyard in Gdynia, Poland.more

Greenland based shipping company Royal Arctic Line has signed a contract with Spanish shipbuilder Zamakona Yards for the construction of two reefer ships.more