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Indian Navy commissions multipurpose vessel INS Samarthak
Naval News reports the Karwar ceremony on 16 October and describes the vessel’s trials and support roles.
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Steel & industry
Naval Group rolls out fifth Barracuda submarine
Rubis left its construction hall at Cherbourg on 16 October, with further completion work and trials ahead.
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Steel & industry
Seaspan marks keel laying for polar icebreaker Imnaryuaq
A Seaspan release carried by Marine Insight reports a construction milestone for the Canadian Coast Guard’s future heavy icebreaker.
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World events
Fincantieri starts steel cutting for PPA 9
Naval News carries an OCCAR release marking construction of the vessel intended as the Italian Navy’s seventh and final PPA.
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Steel & industry
GSI signs hull-block framework with bridge builder
Splash247 reports an agreement bringing China Railway Shanhaiguan Bridge Group into the yard’s fabrication supply chain.
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Shipping & trade
Chemnav linked to two more suezmax newbuildings
Splash247 cites shipbroking sources on a pair of crude carriers at Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu in China.
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Shipping & trade
Report links Liquimar to three suezmax newbuildings
Splash247 cites shipbuilding sources on a proposed addition to the Greek owner’s tanker programme.
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Shipping & trade
HMM approves investment in 12 containerships
The reported programme combines eight new orders with four resale acquisitions and deliveries planned through 2029.
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Shipping & trade
Six rotor sails fitted to Spirit of Toulouse
The LD Armateurs newbuild is intended to carry Airbus components between Europe and North America, The Maritime Executive reports.
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Shipping & trade
US funding backs upgrades at Fincantieri’s Wisconsin yards
Two federal awards cited in a new report support manufacturing equipment and workforce development at the shipbuilder’s facilities.
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