FUTURE FUELS

FUTURE FUELS

Hailed as the world’s first battery-electric methanol tug, Svitzer’s Balder has had its methanol gensets replaced with traditional diesel. “After comprehensive testing and review, we have decided to remove the methanol engines and replace them with additional range-extender engines,” head…

Today

World-first methanol tug stripped of methanol gensets

Today

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

Three million cubic metres of sand will be placed across 261 hectares of tidal flats in the Eastern Scheldt, the Netherlands, in a major replenishment project designed to counter erosion and preserve valuable intertidal habitat for at least 25 years.…

Today

3 million m³ sand replenishment to raise 261 hectares of tidal flats

Today

FUTURE FUELS

FUTURE FUELS

Dutch offshore support vessel owner Acta Marine has formally christened its methanol dual-fuel offshore wind vessel Acta Hercules. The construction service operation vessel (CSOV) was christened in IJmuiden, the Netherlands ahead of…

Yesterday

Methanol dual-fuel CSOV christened in the Netherlands

Yesterday

VESSELS

VESSELS

Bibby Marine has launched what it is calling a ‘first of a kind’ electric commissioning service operation vessel (eCSOV). The vessel Staffordshire was launched at Armon Shipyard in Vigo, Spain and will…

Yesterday

Bibby Marine launches battery-first eCSOV in Spain

Yesterday

DESIGN

DESIGN

A new consultancy pledges to open the maritime industry up to disabled people by building in accessibility from the outset rather than adding measures post build. ‘Accessible Oceans’ has been launched by…

9th October 2026

Consultancy pledges to push greater maritime accessibility

9th October 2026

SEAWORK

SEAWORK

The Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) is intended to replace Canada’s Victoria-class fleet with up to 12 modern submarines, creating a long-term requirement for the people, organisations and industrial capabilities needed to…

9th October 2026

BMT launches submarine learning initiative

9th October 2026

OTHER NEWS

OTHER NEWS

If you’re considering replacing a tried and tested petrol outboard, there’s never been a better time to take a serious look at electric propulsion, writes Algie Bennett, owner of Lymington-based Electric Outboard,…

9th October 2026

Thinking of switching to an electric outboard? Ask yourself 5 questions

9th October 2026

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy is to supply battery systems for four fully electric Svitzer TRAnsverse tugs under a new agreement with Kongsberg Maritime, highlighting the growing role of battery propulsion in…

9th October 2026

AYK Energy to supply batteries for four electric Svitzer tugs

9th October 2026

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

A fatal accident on board the cruise ship Arvia has sounded a warning for commercial marine operators as lifts become increasingly common aboard larger offshore and research vessels. An electrician was killed…

9th October 2026

Cruise ship lift death raises warning for larger work vessels

9th October 2026

OTHER NEWS

OTHER NEWS

France is stepping up its offshore wind research effort as it seeks to develop a sector that has grown behind those of several other European countries, with a power system still overwhelmingly…

8th October 2026

New winds blow for French offshore sector

8th October 2026

SEAWORK NEWS

SEAWORK NEWS

Seawork partner SMI (Society of Maritime Industries) is inviting organisations across the maritime sector to take part in a new Skills and Future Workforce Survey

7th October 2026

Help shape the future maritime workforce

7th October 2026