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September 9, 2024
QatarEnergy announced on Monday that it had signed a contract with China State Shipbuilding Corporation for the purchase of six ultra-large vessels to transport liquefied gas. This brings its total number of such vessels on order up to 128.
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August 22, 2024
On Thursday, during a trip to Meyer Werft to meet with workers, Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor, assured them that the German government was working on a deal for the shipyard, which is 229 years old and is one of the largest cruise ship builders in the world.Scholz…
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August 22, 2024
Sources familiar with the situation said on Thursday that the German government intends to buy a majority stake in Meyer Werft - one of the top cruise ship builders in the world - as part of its support for the company. Sources said that Chancellor Olaf Scholz…
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August 8, 2024
The world's biggest amphibious assault vessel has grown from nothing into an impressive hull in a drydock built at China's Changxing Island Shipbuilding Base, outside Shanghai. Experts say it could launch as early as 2025. If satellite photos are correct…
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July 27, 2024
Australia announced on Saturday that it had signed a four-year A$2.2 billion (USD1.4 billion) contract with the state-owned sub-builder ASC for upgrading its Collins class submarines. Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy stated that the "sustainment…
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July 24, 2024
A person involved in planning said that Giorgia Melons first visit to China since she took office will be from July 26-31. She is hoping to improve trade between China and Italy. Meloni is expected to meet Chinese Premier Li Qiang and President Xi Jinping.
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July 11, 2024
A senior U.S. official announced that the U.S. will be forming a consortium with Canada and Finland to build icebreakers. This move is intended to boost shipbuilding among allies and to counter Russia and China's increasing influence in strategic polar regions.