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Hanwha Ocean, a South Korean shipbuilder, has halted talks with Austal about acquiring the company

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 25, 2024

In a filing with the South Korean regulatory authorities, Hanwha Ocean announced that it had halted negotiations to buy Austal, an Australian shipbuilder. Austal announced in April that it had turned down a takeover bid of A$1.02 Billion ($701,35 Million) because the Australian and U.S.

Governor of Odesa: Russians attacked Odesa port and damaged a vessel with an Antigua flag,

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 20, 2024

The regional governor of Odesa said that a Russian missile attack has damaged port infrastructure in Odesa and a civilian vessel flying the flag of Antigua. Governor Oleh Kiper announced on Telegram that four people were injured by the strike.

Italian divers recover video from Mike Lynch's sunken boat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 13, 2024

A source familiar with the situation said that Italian Navy divers recovered video surveillance gear from the superyacht which sank near Sicily in late October, killing British tech magnate Mike Lynch, as well as six others. The equipment recovered…

Hanhwa, a S.Korea-based company, intends to acquire full control of Dyna-Mac in Singapore

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2024

Hanhwa Group, a South Korean conglomerate, has offered to buy all the shares in Dyna-Mac Holdings that it does not already own. This would value the offshore oil-and-gas contractor at S$669.2million ($513.90million). Hanhwa units Hanhwa Aerospace, and Hanwha Ocean own 25,4% of Dyna-Mac.

German lawmakers approve rescue of Meyer Werft shipbuilder, say the German parliament

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2024

Members of the Budget Committee told the German lower house and Lower Saxony's state parliament on Wednesday that they had approved the rescue of Meyer Werft - one of the largest cruise ship builders in the world. The shipbuilder has a financing gap of almost 2.8 billion euros ($3.1 billion)…

QatarEnergy Orders Six More LNG Ships from China State Shipbuilding

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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.

Sources say that the German state government is likely to buy 80% of a shipbuilder.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2024

Two sources with knowledge of the situation said on Tuesday that the German government and the state of Lower Saxony will likely acquire around 80% of Meyer Werft in order to secure the company's future as one of the largest cruise shipbuilders in the world.

Scholz Promises State Support to Secure Future of Historic Meyer Werft Shipyard

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

Scholz, Germany's Scholz, vows to keep the 'industrial crown-jewel' Meyer Werft afloat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 22, 2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz assured Meyer Werft workers on Thursday that government worked with owners and banks to ensure the future of shipyard. Meyer Werft is home to one the largest builders of luxury cruise ships. Scholz, in an address to the works council…

Sources say that Germany is planning to take a majority stake in the troubled cruise shipbuilder.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

Scholz to visit a troubled German shipbuilder in hopes of state aid

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 21, 2024

Meyer Werft, a luxury shipbuilder, announced that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz would visit the company on Thursday. The announcement raised hopes for the luxury shipbuilder to receive support from the German government in order to close a hole of 2.7 billion euros ($3.00 billion).Thomas Gelder…

Harland & Wolff, the Titanic shipbuilder, warns of future prospects

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 12, 2024

Harland & Wolff, a British shipbuilder, announced on Monday that it would not be able finalise the accounts for 2023 as a going concern and had suspended its work to finish its unpublished accounting. It is now looking at options to remain afloat.

China will use its shipyards in future conflicts to defeat the US

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

Financial Times - Aug 2

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 1, 2024

These are the most popular stories from the Financial Times. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. After a lengthy investigation into accusations of corruption by UK listed commodity trader Glencore in Africa…

Fincantieri to get Italy's chief auditor of state as its chairman

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 1, 2024

A company announcement said that the board of Fincantieri, Italy's state-owned shipbuilder, selected Biagio Mzzotta as its chairman. He is currently head of Italy's state audits, which reports to Italy’s Economy Ministry. Mazzotta replaces Claudio Graziano who passed away in June.

Leonardo continues to grow at double-digit rates in the first half of this year

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2024

Leonardo, an Italian aerospace and defense group, continued to grow its revenues, orders and profits by double digits in the first six months of this year as it pursued its expansion strategy in European defence programs. The first-half results…

Australia signs $1.4 billion deal to upgrade submarines

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

Meloni, Italy's Meloni, to visit China with a trade and investment agenda this week

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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.

British Business – July 23,

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

These are the most popular stories in the British business pages. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. LVMH, the luxury goods conglomerate, and its billionaire founder bought a stake of Bicester Village as…

Harland & Wolff CEO Harland & Wolff steps down as the debt crisis intensifies

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Harland & Wolff, a Belfast-based shipbuilder, announced on Friday that it had been in urgent discussions with its principal lender to address its near-term funding needs as well as explore strategic options for the future. The shipyard that…

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