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OPINION: lithium battery-powered devices can cause devastating marine fires

2026-03-09T09:10:00+00:00By Mike Schwarz, chief executive officer, International Institute of Marine Surveying

The quiet danger all around us: Mike Schwarz, CEO of the International Institute of Marine Surveying, shares some essential guidance about lithium-ion batteries and what to watch out for on vessels.

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Mike Schwarz.jpeg

OPINION: lithium battery-powered devices can cause devastating marine fires

2026-03-09T09:10:00+00:00By Mike Schwarz, chief executive officer, International Institute of Marine Surveying

The quiet danger all around us: Mike Schwarz, CEO of the International Institute of Marine Surveying, shares some essential guidance about lithium-ion batteries and what to watch out for on vessels.

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New marine hub opens on icon’s 90th anniversary

2026-03-06T10:30:00+00:00By Seawork Press FP

Celebrations at Landau Group as new headquarters is officially opened at Supermarine Quay on the 90th anniversary of the birth of the iconic Spitfire.  

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Are you leading the way in design, sustainability, or technology?

2026-03-05T16:57:00+00:00By Seawork Press FP

Entries for this year’s Seawork Awards are now open. With only eight weeks to get your entries in, this is your opportunity to gain recognition from the sector’s most respected experts. 

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Contract completion delivers step-change in craft capability

2026-03-05T16:30:00+00:00By Seawork Press FP

Extended operational range? Tick. Increased speed and improved manoeuvrability? Tick. Successful completion of Griffon Marine’s contract with the UK MOD? Tick.

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People, Projects and Innovations - Seawork Award entries open

2026-03-04T16:01:00+00:00

Seawork’s maritime showcase awards of the year have officially opened for entries, with just eight weeks to go until nominations close.

Strategic Marine and Mainprize Offshore teams at Seawork 2024, where the multi-vessel Supa Swath contract was signed

Strategic Marine delivers Supa Swath duo signed at Seawork

2026-03-04T12:45:00+00:00

The first two next-generation Supa Swath vessels have been delivered under a six-boat fleet expansion programme

Mike Schwarz.jpeg

OPINION: lithium battery-powered devices can cause devastating marine fires

2026-03-09T09:10:00+00:00By Mike Schwarz, chief executive officer, International Institute of Marine Surveying

The quiet danger all around us: Mike Schwarz, CEO of the International Institute of Marine Surveying, shares some essential guidance about lithium-ion batteries and what to watch out for on vessels.

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Sanmar delivers four fully electric harbour tugs

2026-03-06T14:47:00+00:00

Turkish tugboat builder Sanmar has delivered four fully electric harbour tugs to state energy company BOTAŞ, where they will manoeuvre LNG carriers at two strategically important terminals on the Turkish coast.

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Edda Wind sells entire offshore wind fleet

2026-03-06T12:04:00+00:00

Norwegian offshore wind support vessel company Edda Wind has kickstarted the sale of its entire offshore wind fleet.

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Four vessel award bolsters Clyde shipbuilding

2026-03-05T13:40:00+00:00

Ferguson Marine has secured a direct award from the Scottish Government to build four newbuild vessels at the Port Glasgow shipyard

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