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The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) is to spend $35 million on modernising small shipyards, funding upgrades to facilities, new equipment and maritime workforce training.

17th August 2026

US government extends a hand to small shipyards

17th August 2026

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Global design consultancy BMT has bought Australian naval architect firm One2three in a move it says will strengthen its position in ‘independent global commercial and specialist vessel design’.

23rd July 2026

BMT snaps up Australian designer to target efficient vessels

23rd July 2026

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French opposition MPs want to ban superyachts over 50 metres from entering French ports, marinas or territorial waters.

20th July 2026

French MPs seek total ban on superyachts over 50m

20th July 2026

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The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has renewed its long-standing call for statutory alcohol limits in recreational boating after finding alcohol was a factor in a fatal RIB accident.

15th July 2026

Fatal RIB crash exposes law gap between leisure and commercial marine

15th July 2026

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European salvage contractors have been deploying an increasingly diverse range of tugs, sheerlegs and specialist marine assets as they respond to casualties while expanding into offshore energy and infrastructure projects.

15th July 2026

More than salvage: Tugs take on Europe’s toughest marine jobs

15th July 2026

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Kongsberg Maritime has completed another major step in what it says will strengthen its propulsion portfolio with the purchase of Sweden’s Berg Propulsion.

13th July 2026

Kongsberg plugs propulsion gap with Berg Propulsion acquisition

13th July 2026

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The world’s largest tug operator has reinforced its commitment to Northern Europe by establishing its regional headquarters in Rotterdam, underscoring the strategic importance of the region to its expanding towage and shipping…

13th July 2026

World’s largest tug operator chooses Rotterdam for Northern Europe HQ

13th July 2026

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Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri is boosting its expansion into the underwater technology sector, agreeing to buy majority stakes in four Italian companies that specialise in subsea services.

8th July 2026

Fincantieri’s €600m deep dive puts on show of underwater force

8th July 2026

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The UK is expected to press ahead with extending its Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) to vessels below 5,000GT, with policy makers set to examine the move in September.

2nd July 2026

UK expected to extend emissions penalties to smaller vessels

2nd July 2026

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Robin Radar Systems has announced a major expansion of its IRIS On-The-Move (OTM) capability, introducing new maritime functionality designed to enhance counter-unmanned aerial system (counter-UAS) protection across shipping lanes, ports and offshore…

8th June 2026

Robin Radar adds maritime capability

8th June 2026