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A first-of-its-kind project to develop a network of ocean robots to assure the successful operations of submersible fleet assets has launched this month, following a successful funding bid with UK Defence Innovation (UKDI), previously known as the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), between ZeroUSV, Oshen and MarineAI. As underwater uncrewed assets (XLUUVs) are increasingly used …

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bound4blue and Maersk Tankers have reached a major milestone in their collaboration with the installation of eSAIL® units on board the Maersk Trieste.   Four of the 24-metre ‘plug and play’ suction sails were fitted on the vessel, completing the first stage of an agreement that will see a total of 20 units installed across …

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Stena Line has now completed the acquisition of the terminal operator Terrabalt in Liepaja, Latvia, and officially taken over RoRo, bulk and general cargo operations. All approvals from competition authorities and relevant governmental institutions have been granted, and Stena Line is now registered as the owner. The completion of the transaction marks an important milestone …

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Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) has been chosen to provide two onshore charging stations to the Krakhella-Rysjedalsvika ferry crossing in the Sognefjord, enabling electric ferry operation on the West coast of Norway. The two charging stations serve complementary roles. At Rysjedalsvika, the installation will handle rapid turnaround charging with more than 8 MW capacity from an …

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Technology group Wärtsilä will supply a fully integrated electric propulsion system with waterjets for a new high-speed catamaran ferry being built for Danish ferry operator Molslinjen. This is the third in a series of battery-electric vessels being built at the Incat shipyard in Tasmania. Wärtsilä solutions will drive all three ships. “Our commitment is to …

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Design work will start immediately at Deltamarin Finland, with delivery scheduled for early 2028. The ordered 6,800 DWT open deck carrier is 120 metres long and features 1A ice class and DP2 notation. Deltamarin developed the vessel concept together with Meriaura during 2025, based on Meriaura’s two preceding open deck carriers. The contract signed with …

Deltamarin has signed a basic design contract with Jiangsu Zhenjiang shipyard (Group) CO., Ltd for Meriaura’s new open deck carrier Read More »

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the engines for a new purpose-built semi-submersible Heavy Transport Vessel (HTV) which is designed to minimise exhaust emissions and maximise fuel efficiency. The ship is being built for Switzerland-based offshore contractor Allseas Group at the Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) facilities in China. The engine order was booked by Wärtsilä in …

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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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SMST has announced a new order for three advanced davit systems to be installed on an 80-meter pilot base vessel to be operated by Vloot DAB, the state-owned Belgian pilotage service. Equipped with these davit systems, the newbuild will ensure safe and efficient deployment and recovery of Fast Launch Craft used to transfer pilots to …

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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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