Vessels

VESSELS

VESSELS

Marine battery firm AYK Energy is supplying battery systems for two workboat projects including a new diesel-electric dredger and the conversion of a port patrol vessel to fully electric propulsion.

17th August 2026

Two workboats line up for battery power

17th August 2026

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

A multi-purpose workboat powered by compressed biomethane (CBM) and battery-electric propulsion has entered service with Estonia’s state fleet, becoming one of only a handful of biomethane-fuelled vessels operating anywhere in the world.

17th August 2026

Estonia takes delivery of biomethane- and battery-powered workboat

17th August 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

A 230-meter semi-submersible vessel has been ordered by global offshore contractor Allseas to transport huge converter stations to its construction vessel Pioneering Spirit.

11th August 2026

Allseas orders unique heavy transport vessel for offshore wind

11th August 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Cadeler has ordered two new T-class jack-up installation vessels in a move to plug the chronic offshore WTIV global shortage.

10th August 2026

Cadeler moves to fill WTIV hole with €805m T-class order

10th August 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Amid rising geopolitical tensions, cyber threats and the need to safeguard critical infrastructure, the European Tug Association (ETA) is calling for tugs to be classed as a strategic industry.

4th August 2026

European tug operators call for ‘strategic industry’ status

4th August 2026

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

The Netherlands has committed up to €4.758 billion in offshore wind subsidies after a failed auction last year highlighted the growing financial challenges facing developers.

4th August 2026

Netherlands commits €4.8 billion and new bird rules to revive offshore wind

4th August 2026

SPECIAL REPORTS

SPECIAL REPORTS

One of Turkey’s leading tug builders and fleet owners, Sanmar, is celebrating its golden anniverary this year. 

3rd August 2026

10 questions for Sanmar in its 50th year

3rd August 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

North Star has secured a £275 million (€322 million) refinancing package to expand its offshore wind fleet just months after buying four service operation vessels (SOVs).

3rd August 2026

North Star wins £275m finance deal to expand offshore wind fleet

3rd August 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Australian shipbuilder Incat Crowther has reached a major milestone with what it describes as the world’s largest battery-electric ship.

31st July 2026

World’s largest electric ferry boards semi-sub before voyage to South America

31st July 2026

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

The European Commission has approved a €103 million Dutch State aid scheme to accelerate the deployment of hydrogen- and methanol-powered seagoing vessels.

29th July 2026

Netherlands wins EU handout for hydrogen, methanol vessels

29th July 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Luxury yacht builder Sunseeker is preparing to unveil a major brand refresh at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival backed by new ownership, fresh investment and an expanded leadership team.

28th July 2026

Sunseeker launches rebrand as new owners get on board

28th July 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Offshore wind support is currently having a choppy ride, with at least one industry lead saying it’s not keeping pace with low-carbon objectives.

28th July 2026

The green fuel dilemma: What vessel operators really think

28th July 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Vard has won its first-of-a-kind €220 million contract for two multi-function buoy and lighthouse maintenance vessels from British charity Trinity House.

22nd July 2026

Vard wins €220 million first-of-a-kind contract

22nd July 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Cadeler has secured a €247 million ‘green’ loan to help finance the build of its next-generation offshore wind installation vessel (WTIV) Wind Apex just as the second of three WTIVs has been…

16th July 2026

Cadeler secures green loan for diesel-powered WTIV

16th July 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Two pilot boat customers left in limbo by the collapse of Isle of Wight boatbuilder Seaward have had their projects rescued after Absolute Marine stepped in to complete the unfinished vessels.

16th July 2026

Absolute Marine rescues unfinished Halmatic Nelson pilot builds

16th July 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Marine salvage firm Resolve Marine will begin one of the UK’s most sensitive wreck salvage projects in September when it starts removing three masts that have become an iconic sight for residents…

14th July 2026

Bomb-laden WWII wreck to have masts removed after 82 years

14th July 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

British shipyards stand to benefit from a £2.4 billion (€2.8 billion) UK-Netherlands defence agreement for a new generation of amphibious transport ships.

13th July 2026

UK/Dutch sign major amphibious vessel agreement

13th July 2026

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

Lloyd’s Register’s approval of a hydrogen fuel cell retrofit for the research vessel Prince Madog is finally a demonstration of the growing maturity of hydrogen-powered solutions. Maritime Journal editor Debbie Mason spoke to the…

7th July 2026

Inside the UK’s first commercial hydrogen retrofit: Interview

7th July 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Commercial ship management firm Bernhard Schulte Offshore (BSO) has expanded its fleet with another Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV), the seventh offshore wind service vessel in their fleet designed by Ulstein.

7th July 2026

New Ulstein CSOV for Bernhard Schulte Offshore

7th July 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Northstar RIBs has completed the development of a composite manufacturing process that produces the entire rigid structure of a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) in a single closed-mould production cycle, following five years…

6th July 2026

Northstar RIBs completes single-stage hull-making process

6th July 2026