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ABS and Seatrium have signed an agreement to accelerate innovation, regulatory alignment and sustainable technologies across the marine construction and offshore energy sectors.

12th May 2026

An expanded partnership in marine engineering

12th May 2026

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The need for transparency and cooperation was the theme at the International Salvage Union’s (ISU) annual Members’ Day recently, with shipowners and insurers facing challenges in a rapidly changing world.

1st May 2026

Marine salvage in today’s troubled world

1st May 2026

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As we went to press, news was coming in that Iran had opened the Strait of Hormuz.

17th April 2026

BREAKING NEWS: Iran opens Strait of Hormuz

17th April 2026

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The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has issued a fresh safety warning following a serious onboard incident in which a crew member was crushed during anchor handling operations.

16th April 2026

Crew member crushed during anchor handling

16th April 2026

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A new digital identity passport for seafarers has been presented to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), to show how secure digital credentials can streamline administration, improve compliance and strengthen maritime security worldwide.

10th April 2026

Digital passports for seafarers presented to the IMO

10th April 2026

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Global ship classification body RINA (Registro Italiano Navale) has pledged to work with the South Korean group Hanwha on greater adoption of advanced battery-hybrid propulsion systems in the maritime sector.

9th April 2026

RINA signs MOU to promote battery-hybrid propulsion

9th April 2026

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Subsea cable protection and polymer designer CRP Subsea has announced it will supply cable protection for Germany’s largest offshore wind farm.

30th March 2026

CRP Subsea wins contract for Germany’s largest offshore wind farm

30th March 2026

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The UK government has pulled the plug on a giant offshore turbine manufacturing facility in Scotland, citing national security concerns over the Chinese company behind the plans.

27th March 2026

UK pulls plug on Chinese offshore wind turbine factory

27th March 2026

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The next and largest UK government’s renewable energy auction will open in July, with reforms including a new category for deep-water wind and a stronger focus on industrial strategy.

18th March 2026

Largest UK offshore wind auction set for July

18th March 2026

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A new partnership aims to advance the scale-up and drive the cost down for floating offshore wind projects through joint technology development and global standards alignment.

17th March 2026

A global push to scale up floating wind

17th March 2026

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

6th March 2026

Edda Wind sells entire offshore wind fleet

6th March 2026

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

4th March 2026

People, Projects and Innovations – Seawork Award entries open

4th March 2026

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The Supervisory Board of Fugro and Barbara Geelen have jointly agreed that Geelen will step down from her role as chief financial officer at the close of the company’s Annual General Meeting…

27th February 2026

Fugro CFO to step down

27th February 2026

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Resilience has emerged as a keyword in today’s maritime security climate. Global economic, social and political unrest has rapidly transformed the risks and threats to seafaring industries, with incidents growing in number…

25th February 2026

Building a resilient maritime security stack for the next decade

25th February 2026

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With developments in battery technologies, energy management systems and power electronics, could the electric tug segment see a design evolution and operational shift?

18th February 2026

FEATURE: Inside the design of next-generation electric tugs

18th February 2026

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US president Donald Trump has released plans setting out how the country’s flailing shipping sector can be resurrected.

17th February 2026

Donald Trump announces ‘new Maritime Golden Age’

17th February 2026

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A £20 million shorepower project at one of the UK’s busiest ports has been lying idle despite being installed and ready to go.

17th February 2026

Vessels shun shorepower due to energy costs

17th February 2026

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Russian captain Vladimir Motin, 59, has been jailed for six years after being convicted of gross negligence manslaughter by a jury at the Old Bailey in London.

5th February 2026

Russian captain jailed after fatal tanker crash

5th February 2026

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The Netherlands’ maritime and offshore sectors have been given a major boost with a new agreement explicitly designating maritime manufacturing as a sector of national strategic importance.

5th February 2026

New Dutch coalition makes maritime ‘national strategic importance’

5th February 2026

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Five UK companies have shared £1.2 million (€1.4 million) to develop manufacturing facilities specifically for offshore wind.

5th February 2026

Cash awards boost offshore wind supply chain

5th February 2026