Launches & Boat Building

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VESSELS

DEME has taken delivery of its second new wind turbine installation vessel, Norse Energi, reinforcing its capabilities in wind turbine installation and offshore renewables.

22nd January 2026

Norse Energi joins DEME fleet

22nd January 2026

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VESSELS

Damen Shipyards Group has secured a contract with the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces for the build of two ASD Tugs 3212, which wants to strengthen its auxiliary fleet capabilities.

21st January 2026

Damen secures Qatari tug contract

21st January 2026

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VESSELS

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) has taken ownership of MV Isle of Islay, marking a key milestone in a major Scottish ferry vessel build programme.

19th January 2026

CMAL takes delivery of Islay ferry

19th January 2026

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VESSELS

OMS Group has contracted Ulstein to design and build two next-generation cable-laying vessels, advancing its subsea infrastructure capacity through a major vessel build programme.

19th January 2026

Ulstein secures double OMS cable-layer build

19th January 2026

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VESSELS

Incat Tasmania has reached another defining moment in maritime history, with the world’s largest battery-electric ship commencing harbour trials in the River Derwent in Tasmania for the first time.

16th January 2026

WATCH: World’s largest electric ship trialled

16th January 2026

SUBSEA SERVICES

SUBSEA SERVICES

Vard has secured a €200 million vessel build contract from Ocean Infinity for four advanced robotic ships which will help the company further advance its offshore operation portfolio.

13th January 2026

More robotic vessel builds for Ocean Infinity

13th January 2026

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VESSELS

Ribcraft has unveiled the PRO 480 Electric, a UK-built demonstrator integrating RAD Propulsion’s 40 kW drive to advance vessel electrification in professional marine operations.

12th January 2026

Ribcraft expands its electric RIB portfolio

12th January 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Acta Marine has taken delivery of Acta Pegasus, the latest addition to its growing Walk-to-Work fleet, as demand continues to build for specialised offshore wind support vessels in European waters.

8th January 2026

New Acta CSOV enters service

8th January 2026

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VESSELS

Inverlussa Marine Services has taken delivery of a new 25-metre hybrid aquaculture support vessel as operators in Scotland’s fish farming sector face growing demands from larger and heavier equipment offshore.

6th January 2026

Hybrid vessel reflects changing demands of Scotland’s fish farms

6th January 2026

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VESSELS

UK vessel builder Griffon Marine has won a contract to build three hovercraft for the Finnish Border Guard as it moves to renew its ageing fleet.

18th December 2025

Finnish Border Guard orders three hovercraft in fleet renewal

18th December 2025