vessel propulsion

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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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VESSELS

ABB will supply integrated vessel propulsion, power and vessel automation systems for two hybrid-electric cable repair ships being built for Orange Marine. 

10th March 2026

ABB power for Orange Marine cable fleet

10th March 2026

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VESSELS

AYK Energy is to supply a record marine battery system for Germany’s next-generation Polarstern research vessel, further advancing vessel electrification in polar operations.

3rd March 2026

Largest battery system yet for ice-class vessel

3rd March 2026

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Spanish shipbuilder Gondan Shipbuilders has contracted Finnish propulsion specialist Steerprop to supply hybrid-capable azimuth units for a high-performance hybrid tug.

19th February 2026

Hybrid tug design advances offshore capability

19th February 2026

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Kongsberg Maritime has secured a milestone propulsion contract for Gotlandsbolaget’s new-build hydrogen-ready ferry Horizon X.

11th February 2026

Hydrogen on the horizon for new-build Norwegian ferry

11th February 2026

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Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) has taken ownership of MV Isle of Islay, marking a key milestone in a major Scottish ferry vessel build programme.

19th January 2026

CMAL takes delivery of Islay ferry

19th 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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Rolls-Royce will supply eight mtu electric generators powering Baleària’s electric ferry project, enabling emissions free shipping on a new Europe–Africa route.

4th January 2026

Rolls-Royce powers African electric ferry route

4th January 2026

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Corvus Energy has secured a record contract to supply battery systems for seven fully electric ferries supporting Scotland’s move toward zero-emission maritime transport.

4th January 2026

Record battery order drives ferry electrification

4th January 2026

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VESSELS

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

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Seawork exhibitor ePropulsion Technology Co Ltd has taken over the reins of Ditoma GmbH’s ePropulsion business in a strategic move to expand its operations in Germany.

5th November 2025

A new era for ePropulsion in Germany

5th November 2025

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VESSELS

The world’s largest electric ferry has reached a major milestone at Incat Tasmania’s Hobart shipyard, with one of its four battery rooms now receiving charge ahead of sea trials.

20th October 2025

Energy storage milestone for world’s largest electric ferry

20th 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

Schottel has launched a new UK subsidiary to drive vessel propulsion innovation and accelerate hybrid power adoption across the offshore market, among others.

29th September 2025

Schottel opens UK base to capture growth markets

29th September 2025

SUBSEA SERVICES

SUBSEA SERVICES

A groundbreaking research vessel looks set to transform ocean sciences using advanced vessel propulsion and sustainable vessel build technologies.

24th September 2025

A next-gen research vessel for ocean sciences

24th September 2025

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Finnish propulsion specialist Steerprop and Seaspan Shipyards have expanded their collaboration on propulsion technology for Canada’s next-generation polar icebreaker, prioritising efficiency, safety and Arctic readiness.

18th September 2025

Icebreaker tunnel thruster prioritises efficiency

18th September 2025

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Incat Tasmania is driving the future of shortsea shipping with the world’s most advanced aluminium vessel build programme, centred on electric ferry innovation and sustainable vessel propulsion.

17th September 2025

Incat powers ahead with electric ferry builds

17th September 2025

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Denmark is taking a major step toward zero emission shipping with the introduction of two new high-speed electric ferries.

10th September 2025

Electric propulsion for green Danish ferries

10th September 2025

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VESSELS

India is to build its first electric tug under the Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP), a milestone in the country’s vessel electrification programme.

8th September 2025

India to build its first electric tug

8th September 2025

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New York’s Trust for Governors Island is launching the Harbor Charger, the state’s first hybrid electric ferry, marking a major leap in ferry electrification in the USA.

13th August 2025

New York Harbor launches first hybrid electric ferry

13th August 2025