vessel electrification

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Echandia will supply its Echandia Core battery system for a new 78-metre hybrid ferry under construction at Incat Tasmania in Australia.

18th June 2026

Echandia lands Incat hybrid power contract

18th June 2026

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

The practicality of matching the right propulsion system to the right vessel was discussed at one of the many Seawork conferences this year, with electrification a prominent theme despite its fairly lacklustre uptake in recent years, according to several operators…

11th June 2026

Panel explores matching propulsion systems to vessel roles

11th June 2026

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Estonian State Fleet has signed a contract with and LMG MarinPoland’s CRIST S.A. shipyard to design and build Estonia’s first fully electric ferry for Baltic island services.

21st May 2026

Estonia’s first fully electric ice-class ferry

21st May 2026

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VESSELS

Corvus Energy and BYD Energy Storage have signed a strategic agreement to accelerate next-generation marine battery technology and vessel electrification projects worldwide.

18th May 2026

Corvus and BYD deepen marine battery alliance

18th May 2026

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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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Incat, Wärtsilä and Molslinjen are advancing one of the world’s largest vessel electrification projects with three high-speed electric ferry vessels under construction in Tasmania.

13th May 2026

WATCH: Breaking new ground in electric ferries

13th May 2026

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Bureau Veritas has marked the delivery of Southeast Asia’s first fully electric tug, advancing marine electrification and regional decarbonisation efforts in the region.

19th March 2026

Electric tug marks Southeast Asia first

19th March 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

Svitzer has partnered with Net Zero Marine to accelerate shore power and charging infrastructure across European ports, advancing marine electrification and cleaner towing operations.

27th November 2025

Svitzer targets charging infrastructure in port

27th November 2025

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Wilson Sons is accelerating vessel build innovation to expand its sustainable tug capabilities and drive port decarbonisation across Brazil.

19th November 2025

Wilson Sons prioritises sustainable tugboats

19th November 2025

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VESSELS

The launch of the Nexans Electra marks a major milestone in the vessel build for one of the industry’s most advanced cable laying vessels.

17th November 2025

WATCH: Nexans Electra CLV launch milestone

17th November 2025

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Echandia has secured a major contract to supply a 3.7 MWh battery system for a new hybrid icebreaker vessel for the Canadian Coast Guard.

12th November 2025

Echandia drives hybrid icebreaker demand

12th November 2025

SUBSEA SERVICES

SUBSEA SERVICES

The battery manufacturer Volklec is driving vessel electrification forward with offshore technology innovator Walker Subsea to deliver a next-generation underwater power system for subsea offshore operations.

12th November 2025

Battery innovation aims to electrify subsea operations

12th November 2025

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AYK Energy has completed a major battery renewal project supplying advanced marine batteries for four hybrid tugs operating at Chevron Australia’s Gorgon LNG terminal in Western Australia.

5th November 2025

AYK powers Svitzer hybrid tug battery renewal

5th November 2025

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A groundbreaking project aims to revolutionise vessel charging and port electrification across the UK through innovative shore power solutions and smart energy management.

20th October 2025

UK project supercharges vessel charging future

20th October 2025

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Charge Offshore has completed installation of the charging system for the ‘world’s first’ diesel-to-electric retrofit crew transfer vessel (CTV).

15th September 2025

E-CTV and offshore charging system ready for sea trials

15th September 2025