Power & Propulsion

VESSELS

VESSELS

A fourth future-proofed CTV has been added to Tidal Transit’s growing fleet of vessels as the company pursues its electric agenda.

3rd February 2026

Tidal Transit adds to growing electric-ready CTV fleet

3rd February 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Foiling ferry company Candela says its P-12 vessel has completed the longest sea journey in the world on battery power.

3rd February 2026

Candela claims record-breaking electric voyage

3rd February 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Norwegian Fincantieri subsidiary VARD named its latest Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) Windward Paris at its Vard Brattvaag yard in Norway last week.

3rd February 2026

VARD delivers second CSOV to Windward Offshore

3rd February 2026

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

An industry coalition is urging UK authorities to establish a clear framework to accelerate offshore wind vessel electrification and decarbonise offshore vessel operations.

2nd February 2026

Coalition seeks offshore charging framework

2nd February 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

The Italian Navy’s new Major Hydro-Oceanographic Ship has been launched at Fincantieri’s integrated shipyard in Riva Trigoso, representing a major step forward in Italy’s capacity for maritime research, environmental monitoring and security.

30th January 2026

Fincantieri advances Italian navy research

30th January 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Wärtsilä will deliver a fully integrated electric propulsion system for a third Danish ferry, including waterjets, for three high-speed catamaran ferries for Denmark.

29th January 2026

Wärtsilä to deliver electric propulsion for a third Danish ferry

29th January 2026

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

A fuel-treatment technology has achieved fuel savings of up to 6.7%, with testing also showing propulsion efficiency improvements of up to 21%.

28th January 2026

Treated fuel achieves cost and emissions savings

28th January 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Protector Boats is advancing customisation capabilities to meet evolving superyacht tender demands, responding to changing expectations around performance, autonomy and operational versatility.

28th January 2026

Protector expands superyacht customisation

28th 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

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

VESSELS

VESSELS

Echandia has secured a contract to deliver a long-life battery system for a tug operating in Singapore, supporting national ambitions for vessel electrification.

22nd January 2026

Echandia power for Singapore tug

22nd January 2026

VESSELS

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

VESSELS

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

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

The maritime industry is witnessing – and having to make changes in – an unprecedented era of change. In our latest podcast, new Volvo Penta Marine Business Unit boss Hanna Ljungqvist talks…

14th January 2026

INTERVIEW: Volvo Penta head of Marine Business talks to Maritime Journal

14th January 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

ABB has been selected to supply integrated vessel propulsion and power systems for BC Ferries’ four new hybrid ferries, advancing large-scale vessel electrification from 2029.

12th January 2026

ABB powers next-gen hybrid ferries

12th January 2026

VESSELS

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

VESSELS

VESSELS

A UK consortium is leading a funded study into floating charging hubs designed to accelerate vessel electrification by overcoming infrastructure constraints in remote coastal locations.

6th January 2026

Floating e-hubs as a means for vessel electrification

6th January 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Rolls-Royce will supply eight mtu electric generators powering Baleària’s electric ferry project, enabling emissions free shipping on a new Europe–Africa route.

4th January 2026

Rolls-Royce powers African electric ferry route

4th January 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Corvus Energy has secured a record contract to supply battery systems for seven fully electric ferries supporting Scotland’s move toward zero-emission maritime transport.

4th January 2026

Record battery order drives ferry electrification

4th January 2026