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SUBSEA SERVICES

SUBSEA SERVICES

When Fincantieri, one of the world’s largest and oldest shipbuilding groups, announced three years ago that it was entering the subsea robotics sector, many in the maritime world assumed it would be…

23rd January 2026

Into the DEEP: Fincantieri enters subsea robotics sector

23rd January 2026

HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY

HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY

As offshore wind capacity deployment continues to scale, developers need increasingly detailed characterisation of the seafloor to de-risk engineering activities such as cable route planning, landfall design and foundation installation.

23rd January 2026

Offshore wind on the CUSP of SBP breakthrough

23rd January 2026

SUBSEA SERVICES

SUBSEA SERVICES

Traditional maritime security has always relied on crewed patrols and fixed surveillance. As threats grow and operations become more complex, operators and governments are adopting remote and autonomous technologies to improve awareness…

23rd January 2026

From sky to sea: A holistic security solution

23rd January 2026

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

Hampshire, UK-based RAD Propulsion is becoming one of the most quietly influential players in the booming uncrewed and electric-propulsion sector.

23rd January 2026

Silent disruptor: Driving the uncrewed revolution

23rd January 2026

SUBSEA SERVICES

SUBSEA SERVICES

Will Alexander, Global Business Development Lead – Maritime Autonomous Systems with BMT, tells Maritime Journal why design and thinking systems matter more than ever with autonomy in an increasingly complex and critical…

23rd January 2026

Systems thinking is critical for complex naval autonomy

23rd January 2026

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

After more than three years on the drawing board, the hydrogen powered USV Pioneer last August completed the world’s first continuous, remotely operated, 24-hour offshore operation on zero emissions.

23rd January 2026

ACUA OCEAN: Pioneers in hydrogen USV technology

23rd January 2026

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

Autonomy in the maritime sector is often talked about as an end-state: vessels operating with minimal or no crew, navigating complex waterways without human intervention, writes SEA.AI CEO Marcus Warrelmann.

23rd January 2026

Machine vision: A critical layer in autonomy

23rd January 2026

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

The UK waterways industry says axing a dredging tax exemption will increase emissions, stall clean-ups and directly contradict environmental ambitions.

21st January 2026

New dredging tax rule to destroy goals it aims to achieve

21st January 2026

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

From scuttling fishing vessels to rescuing stranded jumbo jets, salvage professionals prove they’re the sea’s emergency services – innovative, high-risk operators whose work extends way beyond ship fires.

16th January 2026

Jumbo jets and scuttling vessels – salvors on the seas

16th January 2026

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

Europe’s largest industrial port is fast becoming a hydrogen hub for the continent, with big ambitions and concrete plans all taking shape.

15th January 2026

WATCH: Rotterdam’s hydrogen’s future takes shape

15th January 2026

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

One of the complaints about the burgeoning offshore wind sector is the dangers it poses to marine life: but using robotics and other modern methods, environmental scientists say they can reduce the…

13th January 2026

Exclusive: Scientists reduce offshore wind risks to marine life

13th January 2026

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

What’s in store for the maritime industry in 2026? We spoke to people across the sector to find out what their predictions are.

9th January 2026

New year – new ideas. Look Ahead Part 2

9th January 2026

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Reluctant ports, container ship fires and conflict zones are complicating salvage operations, forcing risky offshore cargo transfers, delaying repairs and exposing crews, cargo owners and responders.

9th January 2026

Conflict and fire: why salvage operations are getting harder

9th January 2026

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

Project leaders of by far the world’s longest immersed tunnel have told Maritime Journal that the 18km Fehmarnbelt tunnel linking Denmark with Germany will be delayed by 18 months.

7th January 2026

World’s longest immersed tunnel delayed 18 months

7th January 2026

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

For decades, GPS and other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) have formed an invisible foundation for maritime operations, writes Alastair MacLeod, CEO, Ground Control, a PNT resilience provider.

7th January 2026

GNSS isn’t enough to protect workboats from jamming and spoofing

7th January 2026

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

So many people wanted to give us their thoughts about the next 12 months that we have decided to run the feature in two parts. Here is Part 1 of our Look…

5th January 2026

New year – new ideas: Look Ahead 2026 Part 1

5th January 2026

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Charge Offshore has reached a major milestone after completing factory acceptance testing (FAT) for its 2MW Aquarius Eco offshore wind turbine charging system.

17th December 2025

First offshore charger in positive breakthrough for MJR

17th December 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

The UK’s Royal Navy has issued a £10.25m (€11.6m) tender for a fleet of 20 Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) for its Surface Flotilla (SURFLOT).

17th December 2025

Royal Navy issues £10m Project Beehive tender for unmanned boats

17th December 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

The final vessel in Ocean Infinity’s 14-vessel Armada fleet has been delivered, ‘closing a chapter’ on five years’ work, says the company.

17th December 2025

VIDEO: Last vessel in Ocean Infinity fleet delivered

17th December 2025

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

A Dutch consortium (WaterWerk) has been finalised to carry out extensive works on two Dutch rivers under the EU’s Water Framework Directive (WFD).

17th December 2025

Dutch consortium finalised to upgrade rivers before EU 2027 deadline

17th December 2025