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Echandia power for Singapore tug

2026-01-22T14:15:00+00:00

The Swedish supplier of marine battery systems will provide a 3 MWh battery installation for a Singapore harbour tugboat

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An artist's impression of the two new ASD 3212 tugs for the Qatar Emiri Navy

Damen secures Qatari tug contract

2026-01-21T13:32:00+00:00

The contract supports the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces’ requirement for modern, versatile harbour and offshore support assets.

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Seawork welcomes new national pavilion

2026-01-22T16:36:00+00:00By Seawork Press FP

This year’s edition of Seawork is to welcome a new national pavilion as the Turkish Ship Yacht and Marine Services Exporters’ Association takes its place at the exhibition for the very first time.

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MOU yields contract to build

2026-01-22T16:36:00+00:00By Seawork Press FP

Damen Shipyards Group has announced a contract with the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) for the delivery of two ASD Tugs 3212. The two tugs will be built at Damen Song Cam Shipyard.

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Uncovering the secrets of Antarctica’s underwater tsunamis

2026-01-21T16:36:00+00:00By Seawork Press FP

An international team of researchers, led by British Antarctic Survey (BAS), is setting out to discover how glacier calving around Antarctica can trigger powerful underwater tsunamis.

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MOD and Seawork Insights - last chance to register

2026-01-21T09:49:00+00:00

How can the commercial workboat sector contribute to defence as an engine for growth? Join our Seawork Insights webinar tomorrow to hear experts talk through the options.

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Passing the baton – a legacy continues

2026-01-20T16:31:00+00:00By Seawork Press FP

Strategic management changes have been implemented at Fischer Panda UK | Power Solutions. 

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Pilot dies after heart attack and rescue equipment failure

2026-01-22T11:58:00+00:00

A marine pilot died after suffering a heart attack, falling from a pilot ladder and being partially submerged in freezing water for more than 40 minutes due to equipment failure, an investigation has found.

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Exclusive: Scientists reduce offshore wind risks to marine life

2026-01-13T15:42:00+00:00By Daniel Smith, Offshore Wind Biodiversity Solution Owner, Fugro

The image shows Torbjörn Bäck, chief executive of Echandia

Echandia power for Singapore tug

2026-01-22T14:15:00+00:00

The Swedish supplier of marine battery systems will provide a 3 MWh battery installation for a Singapore harbour tugboat

The Norse Energi at the CIMC Raffles Shipyard

Norse Energi joins DEME fleet

2026-01-22T13:55:00+00:00

Norse Energi has been designed to support the installation of the next generation of offshore wind turbines

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New dredging tax rule to destroy goals it aims to achieve

2026-01-21T11:45:00+00:00

The UK waterways industry says axing a dredging tax exemption will increase emissions, stall clean-ups and directly contradict environmental ambitions.

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