Hybrid

OTHER NEWS

OTHER NEWS

After five years transporting 750,000 passengers on a hybrid catamaran, Mundo Marino technical director David de Haro talks to Maritime Journal about the pros and cons of the technology.

24th September 2026

Operational review: Five years of running a hybrid passenger catamaran

24th September 2026

OTHER NEWS

OTHER NEWS

Italian survey contractor Subsea Fenix has taken delivery of a 5.7m battery-hybrid uncrewed surface vessel (USV) from UK builder HydroSurv, combining hydrographic survey and subsea inspection capabilities on a single platform. Named Fenix 01, the vessel is based on HydroSurv’s…

10th September 2026

Subsea Fenix takes delivery of hybrid USV for survey and ROV work

10th September 2026

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Stillstrom by Maersk has successfully demonstrated fully automated cable control for its Offshore eCharger, removing a key practical barrier to charging hybrid and electric vessels while they operate on dynamic positioning (DP)…

24th August 2026

Stillstrom breakthrough removes barrier to offshore vessel charging

24th August 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

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

A new ferry concept designed for Greece’s domestic passenger market aims to improve fuel efficiency and reduce operating costs by focusing on lower operating speeds and a simplified vessel design.

8th July 2026

Ferry concept targets fuel efficiency for Greek island services

8th July 2026

OPINION

OPINION

Few sectors are under as much pressure to clean up as shipping. The IMO’s emissions targets – a 40% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030 and net zero by 2050 – are…

24th June 2026

Hybrid propulsion will dominate marine electrification: Opinion

24th June 2026

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Well-known Swedish boat builder Marell Boats has gone bankrupt, lawyers for the firm confirmed in a statement, adding to Maritime Journal that there had been a total loss of eight jobs.

3rd June 2026

Marell Boats Sweden declares bankruptcy

3rd June 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

A Swedish ferry operator has signed an agreement to install a large-scale battery system on a new hybrid high-speed vessel as part of efforts to reduce fuel use and emissions on a…

9th April 2026

Electric shift for Baltic ferry as hybrid vessel deal signed

9th April 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

Shipping giant ClassNK has added the first dual-fuel hydrogen-fuelled tug in Japan to its classification register.

20th October 2025

ClassNK adds Japan’s first H2-fuelled tug to register

20th October 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

Dutch vessel owner and operator Windcat Workboats says it has officially presented Windcat Rotterdam, the first of a series of six CSOV Elevation vessels developed with Damen and CMB.Tech.

28th August 2025

Windcat presents first H2-capable Elevation series CSOV

28th August 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

The test launch of autonomous, unmanned surface vessel (USV) Pioneer has been launched by UK-based ACUA Ocean less than one year after Ad Hoc Marine Designs completed the design.

30th January 2025

INTERVIEW: Pioneering autonomous H2 USVs

30th January 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

Finnlines is set to launch a new UK freight service using hybrid ro-ro vessels, part of its strategy to expand its network and offer sustainable shipping options.

18th September 2024

Powering a greener and cleaner freight service

18th September 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

What’s the best vessel to take wind farm technicians out to their ocean offices? Stevie Knight has a look at the changing options.

2nd August 2024

INSIGHT: The changing size and shape of CTVs

2nd August 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

Liberty Lines has launched a new hybrid fast ferry, the first of its category and size in the world.

28th June 2024

Liberty Lines launches hybrid fast ferry

28th June 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

Jan De Nul Group has signed a contract with Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the construction of its first plug-in hybrid trailing suction hopper dredger.

17th June 2024

A plug-in hybrid first for Jan De Nul

17th June 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

Damen Shipyards Group unveiled its latest eco-friendly CTV at Seawork - the fully electric Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 3210 E.

11th June 2024

Damen breaks more boundaries in eco-friendly CTV design

11th June 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

At Seawork this year, Scania will showcase its latest in marine battery electric and hybrid solutions from its Power Solutions powertrain division.

10th June 2024

Scania powers up for Seawork

10th June 2024

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Offshore support services firm North Star has secured a £425 million (€499 million) loan to add another 40 vessels to its fleet, with eight already added.

6th June 2024

North Star pushes boat out with €500 million loan

6th June 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

North Star has struck a deal with Siemens Gamesa to build a hybrid service operation vessel (SOV) bound for long-term charter at the East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm.

31st May 2024

New hybrid SOV for North Star

31st May 2024