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Low-water challenges on the Rhine persist

Dutch chartering company Transito has launched a new service as low water and other disruptions continue to complicate cargo movements between European seaports and the hinterland

Expanding the fleet with Bower Commander

Bower Offshore announces the purchase and renaming of the vessel Songa Commander to Bower Commander

Trial to validate continuous emissions measurement technology

Lloyd's Register, Seapeak, Kongsberg Maritime and Tunable have joined forces to advance emissions compliance

Steerprop propulsion for new Swedish icebreaker

Finnish marine propulsion specialist Steerprop has been selected to supply the complete main propulsion package for a new icebreaker being built for the Swedish Maritime Administration

Kamewa waterjets for Australia's new Landing Craft Medium fleet

Agreement with Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia Pty Ltd (Austal Defence Australia) to supply waterjets for the Australian Army’s new Landing Craft Medium fleet

Glamox to supply for Singapore Navy

To supply the interior and exterior lights for two new Multi-Role Combat Vessels (MRCVs)

Becker has been awarded a contract

Gondan Shipbuilders has chosen Becker Marine Systems.

Hoyer VMS Group and Kongsberg Maritime cooperation

A new long-term agreement between Hoyer VMS Group and Kongsberg Maritime.

Regulatory uncertainty demands fleet strategies for multiple futures

Stronger global regulatory signals could accelerate the uptake of energy-efficiency measures

Advanced systems on new Solstad/SBM Offshore vessel

Kongsberg Maritime to deliver technology and equipment for multi-purpose deepwater installation and construction vessel

Sirius Design & Integration designs two construction vessels

The contract includes two firm vessels, with options for two additional units

New vessels equipped with wind-assisted propulsion

Baltic Shipping Company strengthening its fleet with two next-generation coasters

Damen Folla delivers new workboat for Mowi Norway

The final delivery under a framework agreement for seven vessels

Equips first of four newbuilds with Econowind VentoFoils

German shipowner Leonhardt & Blumberg has equipped Hansa Drejoe to receive wind propulsion technology

Maritime Montering Poland signed big contract with Remontowa

Seven electric ferries - Remontowa Shipbuilding appoints Maritime Montering Poland for newbuilds interior outfit

DNV onboard to help shape industry

Oslo Ocean Days will bring together the people driving progress and discuss what it will take to move from early adoption to broader implementation

New Sales Manager for Nogva Group

Has extensive experience in sales, marketing and business development from the maritime industry

Passenger experience at the heart of survival technology selection

Survitec’s expertise helps Brim Explorer address the design challenges of electric passenger vessels

ABB to power Allseas’ heavy transport vessel

ABB’s integrated power and propulsion package chosen for world’s largest construction vessel Pioneering Spirit

Corvus Energy Secures Contract for BC Ferries

Awarded contract to supply its Battery Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for four new hybrid-electric, double-ended passenger and car ferries

Damen delivers Combi Freighter 3850 named Anja

Delivered a Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 to Lithuania-based Juru Agentura Forsa

Delivery of final third-generation CABU vessel

Damen signs contract for ASD Tug

Contract with Greece-based Aegean Tugs Shipping Company

Nominees for the Innovation Award 2026

The winner will be selected by the Board of the Nor-Fishing Foundation and announced during Nor-Fishing 2026

Damen supplies Svitzer with ASD Tug 2312

New Damen harbour tug to support towage operations in Bristol, UK

Sallaum Lines Signs Order for One 8,600 CEU Newbuilding

The new vessel will be LNG dual-fuel and ammonia-ready, with delivery scheduled for 2029

Damen to refit four Royal Bahamas Defence Force vessels

Programme extends the operational life of the RBDF fleet and builds on more than a decade of partnership

Vard awarded contract to deliver to Trinity House

Contract with the British maritime safety and welfare organisation Trinity House for two multi-function Buoy and Lighthouse maintenance vessels

Why meaningful human control matters more as AI and autonomy advance

Artificial intelligence, automation and remote operations are transforming safety-critical industries at an unprecedented pace

Talent in Focus during SMM 2026

Showcases the attractiveness of maritime careers