Welding & Cutting News

LNG Tank Welding Approval signals a compliance shift as Hudong-Zhonghua’s certified laser system gains NO96-wide acceptance. See what it means for procurement, qualification, and LNG project delivery.

Norway offshore labor risk flags supply chain exposure, urging suppliers to strengthen delivery assurance, offshore service readiness, and compliance resilience in Norwegian projects.

Shanxi Liushenyu coal mine accident disrupts global shipbuilding welding supply—EH36/FH36 consumables face shortages, price hikes & delays. Act now.

CME Approves Indian Copper for COMEX Delivery — Key implications for marine welding wire, copper-nickel clad strips, and global supply chains. Act now.

Six Ministries launch e-commerce quality drive—boosting ship parts cross-border B2B trade via Silk Road E-Commerce, digital audits & fast settlement.

Vietnam Enforces New Labeling Rules for Shipbuilding Welding Materials: QR-coded labels with Vietnamese heat treatment data now mandatory for import—avoid customs rejection.

IIW's new shipbuilding welding guidelines for high-strength steel—featuring Q690EH parameters, AI vision tracking & thermal control—set a global benchmark. Discover how it reshapes compliance, procurement, and smart fabrication.

ClassNK recognizes China's Welding Robot Cluster Certification System (CWRCS) — streamlining type approval for 12 certified manufacturers and boosting efficiency in marine automated welding.

Vietnam QR labels for ship welding equipment: New MOIT mandate requires Vietnamese-language QR codes with heat treatment data—comply by July 2026.

EU CBAM steel module pre-reporting starts May 17, 2026 — critical for exporters of LNG welding consumables & seamless steel tubes. Act now to secure EPDs, avoid cost hikes & stay CBAM-compliant.

China leads global offshore wind installations for the 5th year — driving urgent demand for ultra-low-temp welding materials, narrow-gap tech & automated solutions.

Intelligent welding procedures for high-strength steels in shipbuilding—IIW-2026-18 integrates Q690EH specs, AI melt-penetration thresholds & global class society approval. Read the full impact now.