Leading supplier of pontoons and drive-on docks WMS (Wardle Marine Services) is already planning the company’s Seawork 2021 showcase with a whole range of new stock including new Wave Breaks, Security Barrier modules and Lane Markers set to make its debut....

The international expansion of the offshore wind sector is creating significant opportunities for the maritime supply chain, and simultaneously driving substantial innovation in vessel design as operators respond to new and emerging legislative requirements. Three British firms have collaborated in adapting a proven design to meet the demands of hybrid operation....

The first of two newbuild innovative energy-efficient ROPAX ferries has completed her sea trials in the Netherlands, paving the way for Dutch commercial and LNG shipping to embrace pure LNG as an alternative fuel....

Five zero emission propulsion ferries have been delivered to Arriva Denmark thanks to Damen Shipyards Group. Arriva is operating the vessels on behalf of Danish public transport agency Movia. The ferries make significant strides towards a zero emission service, reducing Copenhagen’s public transport NOX emissions by 2.5%, CO2 emissions by 10% and particulate emissions by...

Versadock, designer, manufacturer and installer of Modular Pontoon and Docking Systems is proud to announce the company’s addition to JOSCAR; joining an elite group as a fully compliant supplier for defence companies and major organisations....

Selected to support Barrus’s growth strategy in the aquaculture, oil and gas, and fishing sectors, three established dealers are to spearhead promotion of the YANMAR Dtorque outboard for applications including fast rescue craft and safety boats....

The IMO's global sulphur fuel cap has not eradicated the potential threats from cat fines, sludge, compatibility issues, asphaltene and fuel stability that can damage the health and maintenance of diesel engines....

Engine dealer and custom engine builder Barrus has signed acceptance of a new seven-year contract with the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD), ‘for the delivery of engine support to maintain the capability of MoD boats’....

With the new electric Voith Schneider Propeller (eVSP), Voith is pushing ahead with the continuous electrification of its drive technologies....

Two water jet manufacturers, Hamilton and Doen, have almost coincidentally announced that they can offer water jets from their range adapted for hybrid diesel and fully electric operation writes Dag Pike....

Howard Arneson, the powerboat legend who gave his name to his famous surface drive system also used extensively in high speed commercial craft has died at the age of 99....

Picotech has announced the launch of its PicoMB130 Surf, claimed to be the world’s smallest integrated Multibeam Echosounder....

A new type of floating ecosystem has been launched in Liverpool, UK, which integrates elements of salt marsh and estuarine ecosystems in a unique multi-level habitat....

In further reinforcement of the truth that the commercial marine world marches onwards whatever the global circumstances, Port of Helsinki has just published three scenarios for the development of its port areas....

In Spain, the President of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV), Aurelio Martínez, has announced that "Valenciaport is going to begin studies for the third dock in the Port of Sagunto”....

The single-lift removal of Shell U.K. Limited’s Brent Alpha platform from the North Sea has been completed in less than four hours and is the first offshore lift to utilise specially developed “horseshoes”....

Teledyne has announced that Groove Associates Ltd is now appointed an official distributor for Teledyne Impulse-PDM - this includes Teledyne Impulse & Teledyne Impulse-PDM, products & connectors....

With the postponement of Seawork, Ocean Safety, like all the exhibitors, are having to work that bit harder to ensure that all their commercial customers are able to make informed choices about the most advanced and most appropriate life-saving equipment....

A double order of DuroWipers pantographs have kitted out two newbuild vessels built by an Irish boatbuilder....

Dometic Optimus Electronic Power Steering (EPS) has been chosen to steer a heavy-duty workboat for the first time....

A new Emergency Position Indicating Rescue Beacon (EPIRB) features a 30% reduction in size compared to other EPIRBs and a 10-year battery life....

Irish boatbuilder Safehaven Marine has signed contracts with the Faroe Islands Rescue Service for an Interceptor 48 foot self-righting search and rescue craft....

A dedicated rescue line container has been launched as the easing of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has seen a wave of people visiting the seaside....

The second meeting of trade body The Workboat Association’s new technical working group, which would have formed a key part of the Seawork schedule has taken place virtually instead....

Mercator Media Ltd has confirmed that, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 23rd edition of Seawork and sister event the M&CCE Expo will now be held 15-17 June 2021. This also affects and applies to Speed@Seawork, now to be held 14 June 2021....

Seawork International commercial marine exhibition and conference, along with the Speed@Seawork sea trials event and Marine & Coastal Civil Engineering Expo (M&CCE) are all to be rescheduled until a later date, to be announced in due course....

Following years of research, development and testing, Barrus is adding a new range of electric outboard motors to its Marine line-up....

A company which operates tourist vessels to one of the most famous natural attractions in the US is investing in a more sustainable future with new zero-emission electric vessels....

Seakeeper, the major producer of gyro stabiliser systems for boats and long-time Seawork exhibitor, has launched its smallest ever stabiliser that should bring new levels of stability to smaller workboats writes Dag Pike....