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UK start-up launches drone fleets to guard oceans

2026-05-05T11:23:00+01:00

Online Oceans has raised £4 million (€4.6 million) to deploy autonomous surface vessels for persistent maritime surveillance, from subsea cable protection to anti-submarine warfare.

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Solar powered surface vessel

UK start-up launches drone fleets to guard oceans

2026-05-05T11:23:00+01:00

Online Oceans has raised £4 million (€4.6 million) to deploy autonomous surface vessels for persistent maritime surveillance, from subsea cable protection to anti-submarine warfare.

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Last call for vessel space

2026-04-30T17:43:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

Still thinking about exhibiting your vessel at Seawork this June? Don’t delay, space is now extremely limited as the last elements are now being finalised for Seawork 2026.  

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Record entries for Seawork Awards 2026

2026-04-30T15:45:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

The Workboat Association has stepped forward to sponsor this year’s Young Person’s Development Award in a record year for entries in the Seawork Awards.

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ST Engineering sponsors Speed@Seawork

2026-04-30T15:43:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

ST Engineering, a global technology, defence and engineering group, joins Speed@Seawork this year as Pontoons & Technology sponsor.

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Largest project in Ravestein’s history

2026-04-30T14:43:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

Ravestein B.V. has been awarded a significant contract by Dragados SA, acting as main contractor on behalf of Associated British Ports (ABP).

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New Head of Shipyard lands at Griffon Marine

2026-04-29T17:43:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

Griffon Marine has appointed Anna Lambert as its new Head of Shipyard.

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IMCA warns of neglected metal structures after fall into moonpool

2026-04-30T10:39:00+01:00

A member of crew fell into a moonpool when the safety railing he leaned against gave way, the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has warned.

Solar powered surface vessel

UK start-up launches drone fleets to guard oceans

2026-05-05T11:23:00+01:00

Online Oceans has raised £4 million (€4.6 million) to deploy autonomous surface vessels for persistent maritime surveillance, from subsea cable protection to anti-submarine warfare.

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SPECIAL REPORT: The alternative fuels debate

2026-05-01T10:43:00+01:00

We are on the cusp of one of the greatest transformations in history in terms of what’s going to power commercial vessels. Our Special Report shines a light on the conundrum, which is unlikely to have one solution.

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OPINION: A flexible course to net-zero shipping

2026-04-27T15:18:00+01:00By Kenneth Coughlan, chief technology officer, North Star

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WindEurope 2026: Start-Up Round-Up

2026-04-24T12:42:00+01:00

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Unique subsea tunnel passes major landmark

2026-05-05T08:27:00+01:00

The first element of the world’s first subsea tunnel of its kind is now on its way to the immersion point.

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