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JFA Yachts launches its new 50m Aluminium Explorer motor yacht in Concarneau

JFA Yachts has launched its new 50-metre aluminium Explorer motor yacht, a fully custom-built vessel that marks a new milestone for the Brittany-based shipyard and showcases its expertise in highly technical and ambitious projects. This launch represents a major step ahead of sea trials and final delivery to the owner. Designed by Humphreys Yacht Design …

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Hartman Seatrade orders Hartman Class 500 heavy-lift vessel

Hartman Seatrade has placed an order for the Hartman Class 500, a new heavy-lift cargo vessel that marks an important step in the company’s fleet development strategy. The vessel will be the first newbuilding constructed under Rock Shipbuilding, a recently established subsidiary. The Hartman Class 500 is designed as a compact, multifunctional cargo vessel with …

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INAMARINE 2026: strengthens Indonesia’s role in the global maritime industry

The Indonesian and UK Governments have signed a historic Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) valued at £4 billion (approx. Rp 87 trillion), agreed upon during a meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and PM Keir Starmer on Saturday, November 22, 2025. This cooperation aims to significantly enhance Indonesia’s maritime capabilities and food security. The UK and Indonesia …

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AD Ports Group boosts leadership of its logistics cluster with appointment of Senior Global and Regional Executives

AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today announced a series of senior executive appointments to its Logistics Cluster, further strengthening its leadership team under the direction of Jochen Thewes, who was recently appointed as the CEO of the Cluster. The appointments mark a significant step in advancing …

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Van Oord appoints Jeroen Sanders as Chief Transformation Officer

Van Oord is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Jeroen Sanders as Chief Transformation Officer (CTO), effective 1 March 2026. Van Oord’s transformation agenda is fundamental to support our ambition of focused profitable growth. The CTO will be a member of the Executive Committee.  Jeroen brings more than 28 years of experience in leading transformation and change initiatives. He …

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Van der Valk starts construction of customer 30-metre project Berlin

Van der Valk Shipyard, builder of bespoke and boutique custom superyachts up to 45 metres in length, have started construction of a new, 30-metre custom aluminium yacht being built as Project Berlin. The raised pilothouse yacht, which features purposeful and dynamic lines, offers the space and comfort of a larger superyacht while staying under the …

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Eyemouth Harbour Trust secures funding award from The Crown Estate Supply Chain Accelerator for next phase of £250 million harbour expansion

Eyemouth Harbour Trust has secured a £1.4 million award from The Crown Estate’s Supply Chain Accelerator towards delivery of the technical work required for the next stage of its proposed £250 million deep water expansion. The funding, which under the terms of the award provide up to 50% of total costs and requires to be …

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Lloyd’s Register, EXMAR and the Belgian Federal Public Service for Mobility and Transport join forces

Lloyd’s Register (LR), EXMAR and the Belgian Federal Public Service (FPS) for Mobility and Transport have helped to develop interim guidelines to enable the safe use of ammonia cargo as fuel on gas carriers The Belgium FPS Mobility and Transport, with support from LR and EXMAR, led work to secure an amendment to the Code …

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