Chinese shipyard is looking to the future;
https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/shipbuilding/yangzijiang-splashes-out-513m-shipbuilding-equipment-expansion-jiangsu
The Japanese yards has had a bit of problems with competition lately.:
British shipyards have had bigger problems for longer:
More accurately; strict restrictions are put on vessels arriving from India to avoid getting hit with Covid-19.
PS> Where the local authorities get the idea of a “42-days quarantine” from is not clear.
Three special vessels captured together at Lisnave: - LNG Carrier “BILBAO KNUTSEN ” - Research/Survey Vessel “RAMFORM ATLAS” - Cruise Vessel “VASCO DA GAMA” For many years Lisnave was an unquestionable reference for the repair of large tankers and bulk carriers but flexibility and diversification have shown to be key factors. This nice aerial photo shows how far diversification can go in our days in the shipyard and we thank Knutsen Group / KNUTSEN OAS SHIPPING, PGS GEOPHYSICAL and Mystic Cruises for the business together. Photo : Syncview Imagem e Meios
“I’m from the Government and I’m here to help”
$4 Bn. to go to private US yards.
Isn’t that socialism? 
Yes, “Socialism for the rich”.
PS> The Shipyard shear prices went up, not just on NYSE but probably in Singapore, Italy and Norway as well.
The large cable-laying ship “Nexans Aurora” was delivered from Ulstein Verft on Monday 31. May, 2021:
The yard states that “Nexans Aurora” was delivered on time despite having simultaneously handled the covid-19 pandemic, with limitations and delays in both production, purchasing, travel restrictions, quarantine and much more.
More activity at Ulsteinvik today:
After many years of waiting, the champagne could finally be smashed against the ship’s side on the “newest” addition to the Island Offshore fleet, the platform supply ship Island Discoverer.
Island Discoverer was originally contracted by Ulsteinvik-based Island Offshore as far back as 2014. But - for various reasons - it took many more years than one thought - before it could be taken into service.
Ship baptism: Here, the 86-meter-long Island Discoverer is seen towering behind some of the key players during the baptism on the quay at Geileneset on Monday. PHOTO: OLE-OTTAR KARLSEN HØGSTAVOLL / VIKEBLADET VESTPOSTEN
UPDATE:
PS> Does the H3 painted on the side indicate that this will be powered by Triatomic hydrogen??
No heli deck?
KIGAM is not a commercial entity so maybe they have a different SOP from the commercial Seismic companies (??):
The deck on the stern could probably be used as a helo deck if those containers weren’t there.
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That deck looks to have perimeter netting as well, the best I can tell.
Ulstein’s own description of the contracted vessel:
Ulstein built an earlier vessel for Kigam in 1996:
PS> Also w/o Helideck.
Description of the Ulstein SX 134 design:
An earlier commercial Seismic vessel built to this design:
The SITC SHANGHAI spotted receiving bunkers at the Western anchorage in Singapore
Photo : Piet Sinke www.maasmondmaritime.com (c)
Order book of Korean shipbuilders fatter than full 2020 by May this year:
https://pulsenews.co.kr/view.php?sc=30800028&year=2021&no=527650
Algoma order one more new Euqinox Class Laker from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in Taicang City, China:
Popular size container vessels these days. Small enough to use at busy feeder routes and large enough to use in some long haul trades.