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US government extends a hand to small shipyards

2026-08-17T14:52:00+01:00

The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) is to spend $35 million on modernising small shipyards, funding upgrades to facilities, new equipment and maritime workforce training.

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Screenshot 2026-08-17 154842

US government extends a hand to small shipyards

2026-08-17T14:52:00+01:00

The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) is to spend $35 million on modernising small shipyards, funding upgrades to facilities, new equipment and maritime workforce training.

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Brunvoll delivers first DP system to the Norwegian Sea Rescue Society

2026-08-17T16:35:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

Brunvoll has delivered a dynamic positioning system to the largest rescue vessel ever built for the Norwegian Sea Rescue Society.

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Supporting the people who keep our ports moving

2026-08-13T17:04:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

It’s second helpings for Briggs Marine, as the company returns to sponsor the UK Harbour Masters Association (UKHMA) lunch at Seawork 2027.

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Wait is over for island communities as first delivery arrives

2026-08-13T17:04:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

French boat builder Piriou has announced two major milestones in a fleet renewal programme which provides services between Penzance and the Isles of Scilly.

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Bringing an operator’s perspective to the challenges facing ports today

2026-08-11T17:04:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

BMT has appointed Tim Glenister as business development manager, ports and resources – APAC, bringing extensive marine operations and port maintenance experience 

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Fruitful discussions send CSD to DRC

2026-08-11T16:45:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

 Representatives of Metalkol have successfully completed the technical inspection of their newly acquired Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) 500 at the Damen Dredging yard in the Netherlands.

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Allseas orders unique heavy transport vessel for offshore wind

2026-08-11T08:57:00+01:00

A 230-meter semi-submersible vessel has been ordered by global offshore contractor Allseas to transport huge converter stations to its construction vessel Pioneering Spirit.

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US government extends a hand to small shipyards

2026-08-17T14:52:00+01:00

The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) is to spend $35 million on modernising small shipyards, funding upgrades to facilities, new equipment and maritime workforce training.

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Estonia takes delivery of biomethane- and battery-powered workboat

2026-08-17T12:31:00+01:00

A multi-purpose workboat powered by compressed biomethane (CBM) and battery-electric propulsion has entered service with Estonia’s state fleet, becoming one of only a handful of biomethane-fuelled vessels operating anywhere in the world.

Screenshot 2026-08-17 154842

US government extends a hand to small shipyards

2026-08-17T14:52:00+01:00

The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) is to spend $35 million on modernising small shipyards, funding upgrades to facilities, new equipment and maritime workforce training.

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