Vessel Design

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VESSELS

Chartwell Marine is preparing for the next phase of offshore wind vessel demand as developers push projects further offshore and operators seek more capable crew transfer vessels.

1st July 2026

Chartwell on its future vessel diversification strategy

1st July 2026

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VESSELS

Volvo Penta and Aus Ships are developing Australia’s first fully electric passenger ferry, with commissioning scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.

14th May 2026

WATCH: Australia’s electric ferry market emerges

14th May 2026

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VESSELS

Strategic Marine has delivered two next-generation fast crew boats to NMDC LTS, marking a major milestone in the yard’s Middle East expansion.

1st December 2025

Fast crew boats strengthen offshore reach

1st December 2025

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VESSELS

The competition between electric hydrofoiling workboats is hotting up - if the volume of the vessels being rolled out by Candela, Artemis Technologies and Vessev is anything to go by.

6th October 2025

Flying electric workboat competition heats up

6th October 2025

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VESSELS

Green Navy and SECO Marine have signed a long-term partnership to advance hydrogen propulsion systems with the emphasis on a vessel design that is efficient, safe and ready for the hydrogen era.

1st October 2025

Redefining the future of hydrogen propulsion

1st October 2025

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VESSELS

Voltron Future has launched the CTV-26 RON, a next-generation crew transfer vessel (CTV) that fuses vessel building with AI design to advance offshore wind operations.

29th September 2025

AI powers next-gen crew transfer vessel design

29th September 2025

OPINION

OPINION

For decades, centuries even, the UK has held an enviable reputation for its marine engineering capability – whether that’s building grand ocean liners or designing naval ships. 

17th July 2025

Next-generation ships need next-generation talent

17th July 2025

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VESSELS

Damen Compact Crafts (DCCr) and CEAD are collaborating to develop a 3D printed workboat which marks a significant step in applying the technique to vessel design and build in the maritime sector.

21st May 2025

The future potential of 3D printed boat building

21st May 2025

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VESSELS

Chartwell Marine, a trusted pioneer of next-generation vessel design, has announced the launch of its electric foiling high-speed trimaran demonstrator.

1st April 2025

Chartwell’s fast ferry triFoiler enters sea trials

1st April 2025

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VESSELS

Canadian naval architect firm Robert Allan will design its largest battery-electric tug to date for a Chinese port customer. 

21st March 2025

Robert Allan to design largest battery-electric tug to date

21st March 2025