28 January
alertservice02@gmail.com Security services for AnguillaAlert Security Services Ltd offers a broad range of services on the island of Anguilla, working closely with Anguilla Air & Sea Ports Authority. Managing Director Peterson Boland and Director Wycliffe Fahie answered a few questions about Alert Security Services.
28 January
www.boatshowdubai.com Dubai International Boat Show 2026: Elevating luxury, innovation and sustainabilityAs the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) prepares for its 32nd edition, Alex Nicholl, Vice President of the Dubai World Trade Centre, shares with Inside Marine how the event is evolving in 2026 – from bold sustainability initiatives to a stronger brokerage presence and enhanced
28 January
www.apmaritime.com Event preview: Asia Pacific MaritimeRunning from 25th to 27th March, Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) is Asia’s premier exhibition and conference for cutting-edge innovation in shipbuilding, workboat, offshore, electric and hybrid marine, and port technology. Bringing together visionaries, tech trailblazers and sector leaders, APM drives the advancement of the future of vessels.
28 January
saudimaritimeawards.com Event Preview: Saudi Maritime AwardsHeld at the Ritz-Carlton Jeddah on 29th January, the Saudi Maritime Awards Night will feature 24 distinct awards, carefully chosen by a prestigious panel of independent judges. Captain Haytham Chaaban, CEO of the event organisers Robban Assafina, answered questions for Inside Marine.
28 January
posidonia-events.com Event preview: PosidoniaRunning from 1st to 5th June, Posidonia is the world’s most influential shipping exhibition, where global maritime power meets unrivalled business opportunity. Held biennially in Athens, Greece, Posidonia has been ‘The Home of Shipping’ for over 50 years.
28 January
macs.earth Maritime leaders unite to tackle ocean plastic with launch of new allianceLeading shipping companies are joining forces to combat ocean plastic pollution through the launch of the Maritime Association for Clean Seas (MACS): a new industry alliance driving measurable reductions in plastic and operational waste at scale.
28 January
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
30 January
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
30 January
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
30 January
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
30 January
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
6 February
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
6 February
Wärtsilä has agreed to divest its Water & Waste business to the Swedish investment company Solix Group AB. Water & Waste offers a wide portfolio of environmental solutions for the full spectrum of water and waste management at sea. From ballast water treatment to efficient wastewater systems, the technologies offered by Water & Waste contribute
6 February
SMST has been selected by Marco Polo Marine to deliver a comprehensive mission equipment package for the company’s first‑of‑its‑kind Commissioning Service Operation Vessel Plus (CSOV‑Plus). The scope comprises an Access & Cargo Tower fitted with a motion compensated gangway (Telescopic Access Bridge L2) and a 100t knuckle boom crane, enabling safe and efficient people and
16 February
Germany’s Steelpaint has successfully completed the application of a Stelpant corrosion-protection system to Min Hua 17, the latest in a series of newbuildings scheduled to enter service after the Lunar New Year. The 12,000dwt multi-purpose cargo ship, the fourth vessel in the Xiamen Minhua Shipping fleet to use the polyurethane based zinc-rich primer, follows similar
20 February
Port Authority of NSW has unveiled a new 10-metre state-of-the-art marine response vessel that has been designed and constructed under the craftsmanship of local master marine builders in Newcastle. When completed, the new vessel will join Port Authority’s Sydney Harbour and Port Botany response teams and, with twin 300-horsepower outboard engines and 870-litre fuel capacity, it will be ready to support crews in fast, reliable emergency response and patrol duties around port waters. More than twenty local specialist
20 February
GT Wings, provider of unique wind propulsion systems to the commercial shipping industry, has secured Lloyd’s Register verification of sea trials performance assessment methodology for its AirWing™ Jet Sail technology. The announcement, made as industry stakeholders convened in London this week for RINA’s Wind Propulsion Conference, follows some ten months of commercial operation of a
27 February
Kongsberg Discovery is opening up access to one of the world’s most advanced underwater imaging technologies, with today’s market launch of the HISAS2020 synthetic aperture sonar. Previously available exclusively as part of integrated payloads on Kongsberg Discovery’s HUGIN AUV family, HISAS can now be implemented across any platform – including all relevant AUVs, USVs,
2 March
American Offshore Services (A-O-S) proudly announced that M/V Gripper has achieved two years of continuous service supporting U.S. offshore wind operations as of March 1, 2026. Since entering service, M/V Gripper has delivered safe, efficient and reliable crew and equipment transfers along the U.S. East Coast. Reaching this milestone reflects the vessel’s performance, the professionalism
6 March
Marlink, a global leader in secure managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has introduced Sealink Multi-LEO, a new hybrid connectivity service that delivers a single, fully managed data allowance across the Starlink and Eutelsat OneWeb low Earth orbit satellite networks, with future LEO networks to be added when they become available. Sealink Multi-LEO gives shipowners
6 March
Kongsberg Discovery has announced the successful development of a revolutionary step forward in resilient, accurate and accessible navigation technology, unveiling a groundbreaking north-seeking micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) solution. The innovation will be showcased at this year’s Oceanology International in London, where Kongsberg Discovery will offer live demonstrations and workshops to illustrate verified performance. The coming product
16 March
ZeroUSV has launched a Slocum glider from an autonomous USV for the first time in a demonstration supporting the Royal Navy’s Atlantic Bastion programme. The milestone demonstrates how autonomous USV can act as launch and support platforms for long-endurance underwater systems, reducing the need for larger crewed ships during subsea operations. The launch of the Teledyne Slocum
18 March
The Port of Gothenburg container terminal operator, APM Terminals, has launched a rail freight shuttle between Helsingborg and the Port of Gothenburg. An initiative that makes the port an integrated part of the Helsingborg region’s logistics chain. The shuttle, owned by APM Terminals and delivered by Dania Connect, transports containers between Helsingborg (in the south
20 March
Specialist marine trade distributor Technical Marine Supplies (TMS) has announced a new partnership with FT Technologies to distribute the company’s FT series wind sensors to the maritime sector across Europe. The agreement will see TMS manage European distribution of FT Technologies’ industry leading wind sensors, with stockholding based in the UK to ensure strong product
23 March
GT Wings has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zunsion Technology in China to establish a strategic manufacturing partnership for its AirWing™ Jet Sail wind propulsion system. The agreement creates a framework for industrial scale production of AirWing™ units in China, combining GT Wings’ wind propulsion technology expertise with Zunsion’s automation manufacturing capabilities. Jonathan
24 March
Azra Tech announces the successful fleet-wide deployment of its patented, biocide-free, durable, ultra-low-friction coating technology across six vessels operated by Western Shipping Pte Ltd, one of the world’s leading ship management companies. The verified results mark a defining moment in the Azra Tech–Western Shipping partnership — and a signal to the entire shipping industry that
27 March
The Ship Voyage Optimisation Summit returns for its 5th edition, organised by BS Group, bringing together shipowners, operators, charterers, technology providers, and regulatory experts to explore efficient, digital, and sustainable voyage planning. This year’s summit will take place on 23 April 2026 at the Hamburg Marriott Hotel and follows successful editions in Athens as well
27 March
BIO-UV Group says its super- and mega-yacht newbuild deliveries are expected to double this year as steady market growth for vessels above 60m underpins increased demand for integrated ballast water treatment systems. The France-based water treatment specialist currently has between five and ten yacht installations scheduled for delivery this year, about twice the number completed
27 March
BIO-UV Group says its super- and mega-yacht newbuild deliveries are expected to double this year as steady market growth for vessels above 60m underpins increased demand for integrated ballast water treatment systems. The France-based water treatment specialist currently has between five and ten yacht installations scheduled for delivery this year, about twice the number completed
1 April
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