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North Star wins £275m finance deal to expand offshore wind fleet

2026-08-03T09:59:00+01:00

North Star has secured a £275 million (€322 million) refinancing package to expand its offshore wind fleet just months after buying four service operation vessels (SOVs).

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North Star wins £275m finance deal to expand offshore wind fleet

2026-08-03T09:59:00+01:00

North Star has secured a £275 million (€322 million) refinancing package to expand its offshore wind fleet just months after buying four service operation vessels (SOVs).

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Strategic partners head for GreenPort

2026-07-30T16:13:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

Mercator Media, the organiser of Seawork, has become a strategic industry partner with Maritime Solent ahead of the 21st edition of the GreenPort Congress, to be held in Portsmouth, UK.

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From placement student to R&D Manager

2026-07-30T08:13:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

Barrus has promoted Jon Bebb to Research & Development Manager, succeeding Phil James following his retirement after 28 years with the company.

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One2three, it’s BMT!

2026-07-29T16:13:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

BMT has acquired Australian naval architecture business One2three Naval Architects, further strengthening its position in independent global commercial and specialist vessel design. 

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£36 million contract hits major milestone

2026-07-28T16:13:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

Marine Specialised Technology Group (MST) has reached a significant milestone in its contract to supply the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) with eighteen high-speed Police Patrol Craft.

Damen to refit four Royal Bahamas Defence Force vessels (1)

Playing a vital role in logistics support, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions

2026-07-28T16:03:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

Damen Shipyards Group and the Government of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas have signed contracts for a comprehensive refit programme covering four Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) vessels.

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World’s largest electric ferry boards semi-sub before voyage to South America

2026-07-31T10:36:00+01:00

Australian shipbuilder Incat Crowther has reached a major milestone with what it describes as the world’s largest battery-electric ship.

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World’s largest electric ferry boards semi-sub before voyage to South America

2026-07-31T10:36:00+01:00

Australian shipbuilder Incat Crowther has reached a major milestone with what it describes as the world’s largest battery-electric ship.

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North Star wins £275m finance deal to expand offshore wind fleet

2026-08-03T09:59:00+01:00

North Star has secured a £275 million (€322 million) refinancing package to expand its offshore wind fleet just months after buying four service operation vessels (SOVs).

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Shrinking sea: Europe’s marine engineers called in to save Caspian ports

2026-07-30T12:58:00+01:00

While ports around the world prepare for rising sea levels, those on the shores of the Caspian Sea face precisely the opposite challenge.

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