Pac 24 vessels being worked on in UK Docks' Gosport facility.

UK Docks lands major Navy deal and restores ‘HMS Enterprise’

2026-04-14T10:06:00+01:00

UK Docks Marine Services has won £80m Royal Navy fleet support contracts while also undertaking its first international refit, restoring former HMS Enterprise for the Bangladesh Navy. 

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Pac 24 vessels being worked on in UK Docks' Gosport facility.

UK Docks lands major Navy deal and restores ‘HMS Enterprise’

2026-04-14T10:06:00+01:00

UK Docks Marine Services has won £80m Royal Navy fleet support contracts while also undertaking its first international refit, restoring former HMS Enterprise for the Bangladesh Navy. 

Damen launches NRP D. João II for the Portuguese Navy (1)

Visionary concept for security, research, and disaster relief launched

2026-04-14T14:38:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

The NRP D. João II, a Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) 10720 for the Portuguese Navy, has launched at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania.

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DON’T MISS OUT: Get your Seawork Award entry in NOW

2026-04-10T09:32:00+01:00

Entries are flooding in for the celebrated Seawork Awards, offering maritime businesses, teams and individuals the chance to showcase innovations on one of the industry’s biggest stages.

SAR 1906 vessels

Over 27,000 lives saved - new contract signed

2026-04-09T14:38:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

International delegations attended a meeting marking the signing of a contract for the delivery of thirteen Search and Rescue (SAR) 1906 vessels to be operated by the Turkish Coast Guard.

26-03-27 Darren Paffey MP visit

MOD contracts drive growth and jobs

2026-04-09T14:38:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

Griffon Marine is set to create new skilled jobs and further economic growth across the Solent UK region following its recent contract awards under the UK MOD’s BISS 26 programme.

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Anzac Class Design Support Contract for BMT

2026-04-09T14:38:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

BMT has joined forces with BAE Systems Australia, the prime contractor for the Design Support Contract (DSC) supporting the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac class frigates.

Underwater sound disturbance from turbines

France makes sound investment to curb subsea noise

2026-04-13T14:55:00+01:00

A European consortium is advancing new technology to reduce underwater noise from offshore wind projects as research highlights increasing risks to marine life from subsea engineering activity.

Pac 24 vessels being worked on in UK Docks' Gosport facility.

UK Docks lands major Navy deal and restores ‘HMS Enterprise’

2026-04-14T10:06:00+01:00

UK Docks Marine Services has won £80m Royal Navy fleet support contracts while also undertaking its first international refit, restoring former HMS Enterprise for the Bangladesh Navy. 

Underwater sound disturbance from turbines

France makes sound investment to curb subsea noise

2026-04-13T14:55:00+01:00

A European consortium is advancing new technology to reduce underwater noise from offshore wind projects as research highlights increasing risks to marine life from subsea engineering activity.

Pac 24 vessels being worked on in UK Docks' Gosport facility.

UK Docks lands major Navy deal and restores ‘HMS Enterprise’

2026-04-14T10:06:00+01:00

UK Docks Marine Services has won £80m Royal Navy fleet support contracts while also undertaking its first international refit, restoring former HMS Enterprise for the Bangladesh Navy. 

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