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James Fisher Defence (JFD), a global provider of specialist marine and defence solutions enabling mission success at sea, has achieved Conformité Européenne (CE) certification for its Stealth Multi-Role® (SMR) rebreather, marking an important milestone in the continued advancement of the company’s military diving capability. Since its unveiling in 2025 development activity and operational testing has …

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Cool Carriers, the world’s largest operator of specialised reefer vessels, announced the operational results of its Chilean subsidiary for the 2025/26 Summer season, from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026. Despite a sharp downturn in demand for imported fruits in the United States, Cool Carriers Chile has again demonstrated strong results, moving a total …

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North Star has strengthened its executive team in two strategic areas, reinforcing its status as a leading service operations vessel (SOV) owner-operator in Europe, and driving the expansion of its client base, talent pipeline and offshore wind operations. Duncan Palmer has joined as the company’s first Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), and Joanna Lang has …

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Echandia, Sweden’s leading provider of battery systems for the maritime industry, has signed an agreement with Gotlandsbolaget to supply a battery system for a new hybrid high-speed catamaran operating between Visby and Nynäshamn. The battery system is designed for a 20-year service life. The new vessel, Gotland Horizon X, will have capacity for up to …

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An Australian‑developed platform is advancing how maritime operators manage crew, logistics, and vessel operations through a fully integrated digital ecosystem. CrewDex, developed by Charter Fleet Marine, introduces a cloud‑based Crew‑as‑a‑Service (CaaS) model designed to streamline complex crew management processes across multi‑vessel fleets. At a time when much of the maritime industry continues to rely on …

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Navantia UK welcomed the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, to the Harland & Wolff shipyard on 30th March, just over a year since the company’s acquisition and the launch of plans to revitalise the historic site for the future. The visit focused on Belfast’s growing role at the heart of …

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