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WATCH: Berthon pushes the boat out at Seawork
One of Seawork’s longest-standing exhibitors will be showcasing three vessels at Speed and Seawork this year.
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Norco secures MOD patrol boat contract
Norco Composites is supplying composite structures for 18 MOD patrol vessels in a £36M project
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Strengthened protocols for firefighting tugs
The BTA’s new guide is the first UK-specific resource of its kind, offering vital direction for tug operators on effective firefighting
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Maersk Supply Service launches Wind Installation Vessel
Maersk Supply Service, a new company under the A. P. Møller Holding umbrella, has launched a Wind Installation Vessel (WIV) that it claims is 30% faster than conventional jack-up vessels.
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Allseas expands fleet with 2 offshore construction vessels
Two new Offshore Construction Vessels (OCVs) have been ordered for Allseas to boost subsea construction, ROV support and inspection and repair and maintenance work.
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Artificial intelligence, AIS and maritime security: A promising future
Maritime security is a critical issue in an increasingly interconnected world and with the increase in maritime trade and the complexity of threats, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as an essential tool to enhance the security of the seas, writes Simon Jouan, Sales manager with Athanor Engineering, based in Paris.
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WATCH: Diverse Marine delivers daughter craft for VARD CSOV fleet
A next-generation daughter craft designed by Chartwell Marine has been delivered for deployment from VARD’s CSOV fleet.
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Largest battery retrofit planned for ro-pax ferry
Marine battery company AYK Energy says it will carry out the largest battery retrofit on a vessel to date, installing an additional 10MWh on a ro-pax ferry.
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DEME completes €900 million take-over of Havfram Holdco
Belgian marine civils giant DEME has set itself firmly at the forefront of offshore wind with a €900 million take-over of the offshore wind contractor Havfram.
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Med Marine enjoys strong 2025 start
Med Marine expands its presence across Europe with five new tugboat contracts
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A taste of Speed@Seawork - experience the faster vessels
With just five weeks to go before the premier fast commercial boat event of the year, here’s a taste of some of the vessels you can try at this year’s Speed@Seawork.
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Shipwrecks, fires and abandoned ships: Inside international salvage missions
The International Salvage Union’s latest report reveals 15 high-stakes missions this year as a reminder that in marine salvage, no two battles are ever the same.
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INTERVIEW: Stillstrom on the brink of offshore charging roll-out
Stillstrom CEO Kristian Borum Jørgensen talks to Maritime Journal about the two focuses the company has for its offshore charging technology.
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Largest monopile installed by jack-up in Europe
The first foundation of a €4.7 billion offshore wind farm in the UK has been installed, standing 84 metres tall, more than 10 metres in diameter and 1,800 tonnes in weight.
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AD Ports Group goes electric with 3 vessels
AD Ports Group has gone electric with three new vessels: a 100% electric foiling pilot boat, and two electric tugs from Damen.
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Damen signs multiple tug contracts
Damen Shipyards Group has signed contracts to deliver four tugs to Fairplay Towage, including a vessel for Neue Schleppdampfschiffsreederei Louis Meyer.
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Core values: How automation is crucial to seabed sampling
For geotechnical exploration vessels, retrofitting automation solutions one at a time can help companies enhance safety and stay competitive, says Laurie Thornton, director of specialist offshore engineering firm MintMech.
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Offshore wind vessels cyber resilience certification first
North Star’s new offshore wind vessels have been certified with Lloyd’s Register’s Cyber Resilience classification
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Offshore wind and beyond: launch of a hybrid powerhouse
UK-based Tor Group has unveiled a ground-breaking multi-role support vessel designed for more than just offshore wind, blending advanced hybrid technology with ship-shaped design and modular construction, writes Peter Barker.
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ScottishPower signs €18m vessels deal
NR Marine Services and OEG will provide vital support for the build of the 1.4GW East Anglia Three offshore windfarm