Launches & Boat Building

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Strategic Marine has delivered the first two Supa Swath vessels to Mainprize Offshore, marking the initial handover under a six-vessel contract signed at Seawork in June 2024.

4th March 2026

Strategic Marine delivers Supa Swath duo signed at Seawork

4th March 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Damen Shipyards Group has delivered a purpose-built Multi Cat 3113 to Leask Marine, with the vessel formally christened C-Trojan during a handover ceremony at Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld in the Netherlands.

2nd March 2026

Damen hands over Trojan workhorse to Leask Marine

2nd March 2026

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VESSELS

A third daughter craft commissioned by offshore wind operator Purus is edging closer to its sea trials, marking another milestone for a vessel that its makers say ranks among the most environmentally…

2nd March 2026

Diverse Marine prepares to launch greenest craft yet

2nd March 2026

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VESSELS

The design for one new offshore wind installation vessel unveiled by Norwegian shipbuilder Ulstein will be welcome in an industry chronically short of such vessels.

26th February 2026

Ulsteins jack of all trades reveals growing vessel trend

26th February 2026

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VESSELS

Vard has announced that Orange Marine has placed an order for two additional vessels of the VARD 9 03 design, marking a renewed commitment to fleet expansion at Colombo Dockyard.

20th February 2026

Vard secures Orange Marine orders

20th February 2026

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

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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VESSELS

Fincantieri and Generative Bionics have teamed up on a four-year partnership to develop and deploy a robot designed to operate alongside workers in shipyards.

13th February 2026

Robotic humanoids join human welding crews

13th February 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

The number of autonomous surface vessels being built worldwide is massively growing as naval and commercial operators seek to expand capacity without increasing crews.

12th February 2026

Blue Water and Damen plunge in to autonomy

12th February 2026

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VESSELS

Irish boatbuilder Safehaven Marine has posted news of a second Interceptor 48 Pilot boat order from Miami-based Biscayne Bay Pilots following delivery of the first in October.

10th February 2026

Safehaven wins second Interceptor 48 contract in Miami

10th February 2026

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VESSELS

Singapore-based Marco Polo Marine is broaching the changing world of offshore energy with a multi-role offshore support vessel that can be used across different sectors.

9th February 2026

Marco Polo seeks multi-mission offshore support vessel

9th February 2026