Multi-Purpose Vessels

SPECIAL REPORTS

SPECIAL REPORTS

Half a century after South Africa pioneered state-funded emergency towing vessels, debate continues over whether governments or commercial operators should finance rapid maritime rescue and pollution prevention services.

By By Peter Barker · Yesterday

Emergency rescue towing: who should shoulder the cost when ships founder?

By By Peter Barker · Yesterday

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

Seawork regular Damen has been contracted to build a Multi Cat 2712 workboat for Netherlands-based maritime services company Protunus.

26th May 2026

New order shows growing market for multi-purpose vessels

26th May 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Three new multi-purpose vessels being built for the German Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV) is another sign of the growing trend in the building of multi-purpose vessels.

13th April 2026

Germany backs multi-purpose vessel trend with 3 newbuilds

13th April 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Across Europe’s maritime sector, operational agencies are rethinking the way they specify and deploy high-performance rigid inflatable boats (RIBs).

13th August 2025

Multi-role vessels: Shift in requirements for marine agency craft

13th August 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

State-sponsored Emergency Towing Vessels (ETVs) were initially seen as an expensive luxury, often lying seemingly idle at anchor for long periods. But times and attitudes are changing, reports Peter Barker.

13th August 2025

Governments expand ETV tasks for safety and value

13th August 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

Dutch firms Van Wijngaarden Marine Services and Kooiman Marine Group have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for a next-generation DP2 Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV).

6th June 2025

Dutch LOI for next-generation Multi-Purpose Vessel

6th June 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

UK-based Tor Group has unveiled a ground-breaking multi-role support vessel designed for more than just offshore wind, blending advanced hybrid technology with ship-shaped design and modular construction, writes Peter Barker.

23rd April 2025

Offshore wind and beyond: launch of a hybrid powerhouse

23rd April 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

The first of a series of multi-purpose vessels (MPVs) will begin next year in a collaboration between Herman Sr and Damen Shipyards.

27th November 2024

LOI signed for vessels that tick the green box

27th November 2024

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Towage giant Boluda has confirmed its acquisition of Les Abeilles International in a move that will strengthen its operations in the French Atlantic and Mediterranean.

5th June 2024

Another Boluda purchase confirmed

5th June 2024

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

Jan De Nul Group has signed an agreement with German energy provider, RWE, for the long-term charter of two of its next-generation offshore wind installation vessels.

12th June 2023

Jan De Nul bags RWE offshore wind charter deal

12th June 2023