The Government of Canada has stated that the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) is intended to replace the Victoria-class fleet with up to 12 modern submarines. This will create a long-term requirement for the people, organisations and industrial capabilities needed to support those platforms throughout their lifecycle. As Canada advances its plans for a new …
In response to global trends in maritime decarbonisation and the energy transition, a ceremony themed “Sustainable Green Energy, Setting Sail Toward Net Zero” was held today (October 5) at the Port of Kaohsiung’s Sixth Container Terminal to mark the launch of marine biofuel bunkering services. Representatives from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC), the …
Following a public vote, Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has announced the names for the two new freight-flex vessels that will serve Scotland’s Northern Isles routes. Operated by NorthLink Ferries, the new vessels set to serve the Aberdeen to Kirkwall/Lerwick route will be named MV Hascosay and MV Hakon. Over the two weeks, more than …
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DexCentral, a maritime software platform built in Australia by the team behind Charter Fleet Marine, has opened its design-partner programme to a limited number of ship management fleets after three years of development. The platform addresses a problem familiar to almost every ship manager: operational data fragmented across disconnected systems. Crewing runs in one application, …
Hempel A/S has signed a three-year global hull coatings agreement with A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), covering a substantial share of the company’s 2026 to 2028 dry dock programme. “Maersk is widely recognised as a global leader in operational excellence and decarbonisation, setting the standard for our industry. We are very proud to work with …
Cultural expedition cruise pioneer Swan Hellenic today announced its strongest operational month on record. July revenue surged 170% year-on-year, powered by dominant demand for polar expeditions and intensifying guest loyalty. Total growth year-to-date was an exceptional 268%. What’s more, the latest August figures show the trend continuing. The company’s core polar portfolio drove two-thirds of …
bound4blue has received a Design Assessment from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore for its flagship Model 3-24 eSAIL®, developed to maximise the contribution of wind propulsion on larger vessels. Presented during a handover ceremony at SMM 2026 in Hamburg, the assessment confirms that the design has been independently reviewed against Bureau Veritas’ technical requirements, …
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Swan Hellenic North America is proud to announce the appointment of Josie Bielmeier as Sales Director – East. In this role, Josie will be responsible for driving commercial growth and strengthening partnerships across a key territory that includes Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, …
NexusOcean – the Ocean’s Internet Provider – is celebrating ten years in business. Over the last decade, NexusOcean has become well-established, offering bespoke connectivity, cybersecurity and IT solutions to the commercial shipping, yachting and offshore sectors. Within just a few months of the company being registered in 2016, NexusOcean had secured its first major order. …
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Marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy and Dutch maritime system integrator Gebhard Electro are strengthening their collaboration by striking a new deal to electrify two workboats. The first project is the construction of a new Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD1000) at Damen Shipyards in the Netherlands for UK Dredging, part of Associated British Ports. The vessel …
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