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Damen secures approval for methanol-ready tug design

2026-05-19T10:44:00+01:00

Damen Shipyards Group has received class and flag state approval for a tug design capable of operating on methanol, marking a step toward wider use of alternative fuels in harbour and coastal operations.

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Strategic Marine wins repeat Supa Swath vessel order

2026-05-19T10:14:00+01:00

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Damen secures approval for methanol-ready tug design

2026-05-19T10:44:00+01:00

Damen Shipyards Group has received class and flag state approval for a tug design capable of operating on methanol, marking a step toward wider use of alternative fuels in harbour and coastal operations.

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A new study by Kongsberg Maritime has identified several European ferry routes as strong candidates for fully electric RoPax vessels, pointing to growing economic and regulatory support for electrification in short sea shipping.

Strategic Marine CEO Chan Eng Yew L and Mainprize Offshore managing director Bob Mainprize

Strategic Marine wins repeat Supa Swath vessel order

2026-05-19T10:14:00+01:00

Seawork exhibitor Strategic Marine has secured an order from offshore wind vessel operator Mainprize Offshore for two 33-metre Supa Swath crew transfer vessels (CTVs), marking the latest phase in a long-running partnership between the companies.

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Seawork firms in equipment supply deal

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Halyard has appointed C.Quip as an approved parts reseller, expanding access to marine equipment across leisure and commercial

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ASD Tug 2713 FF (2)

Damen secures approval for methanol-ready tug design

2026-05-19T10:44:00+01:00

Damen Shipyards Group has received class and flag state approval for a tug design capable of operating on methanol, marking a step toward wider use of alternative fuels in harbour and coastal operations.

ASD Tug 2713 FF (2)

Damen secures approval for methanol-ready tug design

2026-05-19T10:44:00+01:00

Damen Shipyards Group has received class and flag state approval for a tug design capable of operating on methanol, marking a step toward wider use of alternative fuels in harbour and coastal operations.

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Major dyke strengthening completed after flood defence works

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