Topic
Ship repair
Every Vessel Hunter story on Ship repair: 4 stories, from 21 August 2026 to 12 September 2026. Newest: "Fire on Bulker Ocean Melody at Qingdao Yard Kills 25 Workers". Each story links to the ships and ports it names, so a name in the text opens the record behind it.
Fire on Bulker Ocean Melody at Qingdao Yard Kills 25 Workers
Twenty-five workers died in a fire aboard the bulk carrier Ocean Melody during repairs at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding, one of China's worst recent industrial accidents.
Den Breejen Shipyard Changes Hands After Almost Eighty Family Years
The Hardinxveld-Giessendam shipyard has been sold by the Den Breejen family to CCD, an investment vehicle formed by Ceylan Duzdusen together with Concordia and Damen.
Harland & Wolff Wins Margaritaville's Third Cruise Ship Conversion
Margaritaville at Sea has selected Harland & Wolff to convert the former Costa Fortuna, its largest ship, ahead of a January 2027 introduction and a new homeport in Galveston.
Antin Completes Acquisition of Vigor Marine Group From Lone Star
France's Antin Infrastructure Partners has completed its purchase of Vigor Marine Group, the Portland-based ship repair and fabrication group with six drydocks, 29 berths and about 2,700 employees.
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