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Mergers and Acquisitions

Steyr Motors acquires Danish SOLAS specialist BUKH A/S

Workboat365 - 26/02/2026

Acquisition of BUKH A/S expands the company’s capabilities in SOLAS-certified and mission-critical marine propulsion systems Steyr Motors has strengthened its position in the mission-critical marine...

Product Spotlight

Ocean Signal to Introduce New SOLAS EPIRB and Personal Locator Beacon with AIS and Mobile Connectivity at SMM

Workboat365 - 06/09/2022

Communication and safety at sea specialist Ocean Signal is launching its latest and most technologically advanced safety beacons to the market at this year’s...

Product Spotlight

Ocean Safety launches new style container for Ocean SOLAS Throw-Over Liferaft

Workboat365 - 21/06/2022

OCEAN SAFETY, SPECIALIST IN THE WORLDWIDE SUPPLY, DISTRIBUTION, SERVICE AND HIRE OF MARINE SAFETY EQUIPMENT, HAS LAUNCHED A NEW STYLE CONTAINER FOR ITS OCEAN SOLAS...

RIBS/RHIBS

RIB-X International Marks Milestone on Multi-RIB Defence Contract

Workboat365 - 17/04/2026

Six SOLAS-compliant RIB-X fast rescue craft built and fully outfitted for BAE Systems defence operations RIB-X International is nearing completion of a defence contract with...

Electronics & Communication

Norwegian Sea Rescue to Benefit from Free NAVTOR NavFleet Solution

Workboat365 - 16/01/2026

NAVTOR’s NavFleet helps 59-vessel fleet operate more efficiently and predictably NAVTOR, a leader in digital navigation and fleet management solutions, is partnering with the Norwegian...

Crew Transfer Vessels

Optimised With AI Driven Workflow Powers Voltron Future’s First CTV

Workboat365 - 16/09/2025

Voltron Future announce the launch of the CTV-26 RON, a next-generation crew transfer vessel purpose-built for the offshore wind sector. This project marks the...

Life Raft

VIKING Enhances Undertun Ferry Evacuation System

Workboat365 - 03/06/2025

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, a global leader in maritime safety solutions, has expanded the capacity and capabilities of its unique Undertun commuter ferry evacuation system,...

Pilot Boats

Finnpilot Pilotage Orders Sixth Watercat 160 Pilot from Marine Alutech

Workboat365 - 28/04/2025

Finnpilot Pilotage Ltd has reinforced its long-standing partnership with Marine Alutech by placing an order for another Watercat 160 Pilot vessel. This latest acquisition...

Floating Offshore Wind

VIKING and Offshore Wind Safety Leaders Collaborate On World’s First Immersion Suit Designed For Women

Workboat365 - 23/04/2025

VIKING Life-Saving Equipmenthas unveiled the world’s first immersion suit specifically designed for female crew transfer vessel (CTV) passengers and crew in the offshore wind...

Davits

Palfinger Marine to Supply Equipment Package for New Offshore Support Vessel

Workboat365 - 11/03/2025

Palfinger Marine, a leading provider of marine equipment and solutions, has been awarded a contract by CRIST S.A. in Poland to supply a comprehensive equipment package...

Electronics & Communication

SAL Navigation Launches SAL SPU-200 to Counter Rising Jamming and Spoofing Threats

Workboat365 - 07/03/2025

The increasing threat of GNSS signal jamming and spoofing poses serious risks to global maritime navigation, with potentially severe consequences for vessel safety. In...

Safety and Survival

Ocean Signal Launches Most Advanced Man Overboard Locator Device

Workboat365 - 25/02/2025

Ocean Signal, a leader in safety-at-sea technology, unveils the SafeSEA M200, its most advanced Class-M approved Man Overboard Locator Device (MOB). This cutting-edge AIS...

Electronics & Communication

Iridium Certus GMDSS: A New Era in Maritime Safety and Connectivity

Workboat365 - 12/12/2024

Iridium Communications Inc. announce the service launch of Iridium Certus® GMDSS, a generational advancement in maritime satellite communication safety services. Iridium Certus GMDSS, the...

Electronics & Communication

Iridium Unveils Iridium Certus GMDSS

Workboat365 - 03/09/2024

Iridium Communications unveil Iridium Certus ® GMDSS, a generational advancement in maritime safety, compliance, and communication. Building on the powerful capabilities of Iridium Certus...

Latest News

Survitec SuitXChange removes compliance burdens

Workboat365 - 02/09/2024

Global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec has introduced a new rental and exchange service to ensure ship operators always have fully serviced and certified...

Latest News

Type approval for Zelim SWIFT man overboard recovery

Workboat365 - 30/08/2024

Zelim’s SWIFT man overboard recovery device has received full type approval from classification society Lloyd’s Register, paving the way for the maritime industry’s widespread...

Electronics & Communication

AST Networks and SAL Revolutionising Precision Navigation  

Workboat365 - 25/07/2024

AST Networks, a leader in innovative communication and navigation technologies, is proud to announce a partnership with SAL Navigation for the launch of the...

Ship & Boat Building

Bespoke Dual Fuel Standby Vessels for Hong Kong

Workboat365 - 18/07/2024

A pair of dual fuel (diesel and LNG) RAstar 4200-DF standby vessels have recently entered service with Hongkong Salvage & Towage (HKST). Built by Cheoy Lee...

Foiling Ferry

Artemis Technologies’ revolutionary ferry designed to meet global safety standards

Workboat365 - 17/07/2024

Safety is a critical issue for ferry companies across the world. Artemis Technologies’ revolutionary 100% electric foiling Artemis EF-24 Passenger ferry is designed to meet IMO's...

Fire Protection

Marine Fire Safety

Workboat365 - 04/07/2024

Linkedin Facebook Marine Fire SafetySUPPLIERS OF MARINE APPROVED FIREFIGHTING AND LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT.Marine Fire Safety are well known and trusted by many for supplying, installing and maintaining...

Hybrid

Hydrogen-Hybrid Research Vessel Awarded Approval in Principle

Workboat365 - 03/07/2024

Naval architecture and marine engineering firm Glosten has been awarded an Approval in Principle (AIP) by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for the...

Fire Fighting

Survitec calls for greater industry oversight for fire safety inspection

Workboat365 - 04/06/2024

Global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec has highlighted the dangers of inadequate maintenance, testing, and inspection of ship fire safety systems in a new...

Pilot Boats

Safehaven Marine launch pilot boat for the Port of Cork

Workboat365 - 22/05/2024

Safehaven Marine have launched ‘Solas’, a new 15m Interceptor 48 pilot boat for the Cork Pilots, at their local port of Cork in Ireland....

Electronics & Communication

Actisense collaborate with Raymarine on NMEA support for Pathfinder system

Workboat365 - 16/04/2024

Actisense are pleased to announce a new collaboration with Raymarine, world leaders in marine electronics. Working to maximise NMEA data efficiency with their ground-breaking...

Safety and Survival

VIKING puts professional-grade firefighting expertise to work on seafarer safety

Workboat365 - 04/04/2024

VIKING Life-saving Equipment has drawn on its experience as a leading supplier of professional-grade structural firefighting equipment to ensure that seafarers can have the...

Power & Propulsion

Groke technologies Welcomes Performance WindWings Ship

Workboat365 - 19/03/2024

Groke Technologies has welcomed the energy saving performance of the world’s first vessel fitted with BAR Technologies’ wind propulsion system WindWings®, which charterer Cargill...

Ammonia

World’s first use of ammonia as a marine fuel in a dual-fueled ammonia-powered vessel in the Port of Singapore

Workboat365 - 18/03/2024

Fortescue, with the support of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), government agencies, research institutes, and industry partners, has successfully conducted the...

Fire Fighting

Scanunit helps ferry Aurora in first PFAS/PFOS conversion

Workboat365 - 16/02/2024

Maritime engineering specialist Scanunit has carried out what it believes is the world’s first replacement and decontamination of a PFAS/PFOS1 foam firefighting system on a...

Marine Electronics

Orca AI Releases New Version of SeaPod

Workboat365 - 12/01/2024

Orca AI release the new version of our SeaPod digital watchkeeping unit. SeaPod, utilizing cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning, functions as an automatic...

Mergers and Acquisitions

VIKING expands marine evacuation portfolio with ‘Undertun’ acquisition

Workboat365 - 09/01/2024

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, a global leader in maritime safety solutions, has acquired rights to manufacture and supply ‘Undertun’ marine evacuation systems (MES). The solution...

Latest News

Marine Alutech delivered the third Watercat 160 Pilot to FINNPILOT Pilotage Oy

Workboat365 - 08/01/2024

Marine Alutech delivered the third Watercat 160 Pilot to FINNPILOT Pilotage Oy. Mr. Aki Marjasvaara, Transport Director of FINNPILOT and Mr. Jouni Hirvenkivi, Project...

Deck Equipment

Dorset-based marine firm MCI wins Singapore shipyard deal to supply seven new CTVs

Workboat365 - 12/12/2023

Leading Dorset-based maritime equipment specialist Marine Components International (MCI) is growing its exports footprint in Asia after winning a new deal to supply A60...

Electronics & Communication

Raymarine Sets a New Standard in Commercial Vessel Operations

Workboat365 - 28/11/2023

Raymarine is disrupting the commercial marine market with a cost-effective and easy-to-install, IMO-compliant solid-state X-band radar system – the Pathfinder Radar. Built on the...

Latest News

VIKING changes the shape of the lifeboat market

Workboat365 - 22/11/2023

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, a global leader in maritime safety solutions, is launching an innovative range of lifeboats and davits which set new standards for...

Deck Equipment

Time is running out for some Fi-Fi foams

Workboat365 - 26/10/2023

A new IMO resolution will see the phase-out of foam firefighting systems that use fluorinated foams containing perfluoro-octane sulfonic acid (PFOS) as the foam-producing...

Electronics & Communication

Intellian and Inmarsat sign agreement for development of next generation Maritime Safety Terminal

Workboat365 - 23/10/2023

Intellian Technologies, Inc., the leading global technology and solutions provider for satellite communications and Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat business, have today signed a Memorandum...

Methanol

Methanol as a Marine Fuel – VPS Experience to date

Workboat365 - 16/10/2023

As the shipping industry looks to decarbonise and become net zero by 2050, ship owners and operators are looking at alternative fuels with a...

Methanol

SRC Group Receive Approval in Principle For Methanol Superstorage Solution On Existing Ships

Workboat365 - 03/10/2023

A new and space efficient retrofit methanol storage solution from SRC Group has received Approval in Principle from Lloyd’s Register, signifying that no major...

Offshore Wind

Survitec Crewsaver Unveils “Wear All Day Lifejacket” For Offshore Wind Crews

Workboat365 - 05/09/2023

The new ErgoFit SOLAS lifejacket from Survitec’s leading lifejacket brand, Crewsaver, redefines safety, comfort, and performance for those engaged in challenging tasks on wind...

Product Spotlight

Seago’s complete Sea Master liferaft range conforms to latest ISO standard

Workboat365 - 08/08/2023

Seago; one of the UK’s leading suppliers of marine safety and water sports equipment has announced that their complete Sea Master Plus liferaft range,...

Safety and Survival

Ocean Signal Launches New EPIRB2 Series

Workboat365 - 07/07/2023

The new Ocean Signal rescueME EPIRB2 and EPIRB2 Pro, the latest additions to the safety and communication specialist’s range of advanced safety beacons, are...

Safety and Survival

ACR Electronics Launches New GlobalFix V6 EPIRB

Workboat365 - 29/06/2023

Safety and survival technology leaders ACR Electronics has announced the market launch of the mobile connected GlobalFix V6 EPIRB. Offering a full-featured and versatile option...

Safety and Survival

Survitec launches five lifejackets designed to meet demands of all naval missions

Workboat365 - 10/04/2023

Global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec has introduced five advanced lifejackets for naval operations, ranging from replenishment at sea, damage control and abandonment to...

Safety and Survival

Wescom Group receives Red Ensign approval for its marine pyrotechnics, meeting new 2023 MCA standard

Workboat365 - 23/02/2023

Wescom Group today announced that its commercial marine pyrotechnics have received MCA approvals to carry the Red Ensign logo. A Red Ensign UK Conformity...

Mergers and Acquisitions

Teledyne Acquires ChartWorld International

Workboat365 - 04/01/2023

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced today that it has acquired ChartWorld International Limited and affiliates. ChartWorld is a leading provider in digital marine...

Service Operation Vessels

GLO MARINE engineers the conversion of OSVs for Offshore Wind market using SPS Class Notation

Workboat365 - 10/11/2022

By Liviu Galatanu, General Manager, GLO Marine The apparently long-term fall in oil prices is hitting investment in both the exploration and production prospects of...

Electric

Challenging convention with the historic launch of the VIKING Norsafe E-Mako-655, electric rescue boat

Workboat365 - 01/11/2022

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, together with Norwegian maritime electric motor systems developer, Evoy, is making an historic launch with possibly the world’s first electrically powered...

Safety and Survival

RLS Rescue Star saves crew members far at sea

Workboat365 - 30/09/2022

In February 2022 the container ship MSC Rapollo saved crew members as their vessel sank far from shore.The crew was in the water under...

RIBS/RHIBS

Survitec Unveils New Military Grade Inflatable Fast Rescue Boat For Emergency Services And First Responders

Workboat365 - 23/09/2022

Global Survival Technology leader has introduced a new lightweight design inflatable rescue boat capable of rapid single-point inflation to meet the unique demands of...

Safety and Survival

Survitec Launches Innovative Cruise MES Technology For Small Passenger Vessels

Workboat365 - 01/09/2022

Survival Technology leader Survitec has launched a new Marine Evacuation System (MES) designed to the meet the emergency evacuation requirements of small to medium...

RIBS/RHIBS

RIBCRAFT Delivering on $80 Million Navy Contract

Workboat365 - 19/08/2022

RIBCRAFT USA, a leading manufacturer of rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) for law enforcement, safety professionals, and military agencies announced that it recently entered the...

Navigation

UKHO announces intention to withdraw from paper chart production

Workboat365 - 27/07/2022

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced its intention to develop options for the withdrawal from global paper chart production by late 2026 to...

Davits

Vestdavit goes to great lengths with telescopic davit delivery for Danish Navy

Workboat365 - 06/07/2022

Vestdavit has literally extended its range of boat-handling systems with a new telescopic davit specially designed and developed for a technically demanding retrofit contract with the...

Product Spotlight

ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal Develop Next-Gen EPIRBs Ahead of IMO’s 2022 Mandate

Workboat365 - 24/05/2022

Safety specialists ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal have announced the development of next generation EPIRBs which meet upcoming standards and incorporate more features to...

Lifeboat

Survitec’s Seahaven completes Lloyd’s register type approval testing

Workboat365 - 26/04/2022

Survitec’s Seahaven, the world’s largest inflatable lifeboat, has completed the International Maritime Organization (IMO) A.520 physical tests as required by classification society Lloyd’s Register...

Safety and Survival

Ocean Safety expands commercial marine safety product portfolio

Workboat365 - 04/04/2022

Specialist in the worldwide supply, distribution, service and hire of marine safety equipment, Ocean Safety has expanded its commercial marine portfolio to offer a...

Safety and Survival

Survitec Seahaven successfully passes heavy weather seatrials

Workboat365 - 02/02/2022

Survitec’s award-winning Seahaven Advanced Evacuation System has successfully passed heavy weather sea trials (HWST). Seahaven was deployed from EDT Jane, an 80m offshore support vessel. The...

Latest News

Smartgyro Supplies New SG20 Stabilization Solution for High Tech Marine’s Custom-Made Monaco Firefighting and Rescue Patrol Boat

Workboat365 - 25/01/2022

Italian high-performance tender builder selects innovative stabilizer unit for installation on Monaco Government vessel due to its unique maintenance and roll reduction benefits High Tech...

Electric

Harvey Gulf Selects SailPlan to Optimize Fleet Emissions as Part of Its NetZero Strategy

Workboat365 - 24/01/2022

SailPlan, the maritime cleantech company that reduces ship emissions and saves companies time and money, announced that Harvey Gulf International Marine (Harvey Gulf), one...

Safety and Survival

ICS and IMPA shipping guidance can help curb pilot transfer fatalities

Workboat365 - 21/01/2022

A guide to maritime pilot transfer safety has been updated amid industry concerns about poorly rigged ladders causing severe injuries or fatalities. The ‘Shipping Industry...

Outboard Motors

Jet-Tech Propulsion LLC Introduces the All-New World’s First Ultra-High-Performance Waterjet (Jet-Tech®) for Outboards

Workboat365 - 02/12/2021

Jet-Tech Propulsion LLC (Jet Tech®) (an Outdoor Network LLC company), through a partnership with Diesel Outboards LLC, today introduced the new ultra-high-performance waterjet designed...

Power & Propulsion

YANMAR Showcases Complete Commercial Engine Capabilities with Strengthened Presence at Workboat Show

Workboat365 - 01/12/2021

Two of YANMAR’s marine divisions are joining forces to present the full scope of the company’s vast engine business for the first time at...

Aquaculture

Oceangoing Aquaculture Vessel Gains RINA Approval

Workboat365 - 26/11/2021

RINA approves a new-concept offshore fish-farming vessel Ship classification society, RINA has announced the Approval in Principle (AiP) of a new-concept offshore fish-farming vessel. The fish-farming Ocean Ark vessel...

Safety and Survival

SURVITEC COMPLETES ACQUISITION BLUE ANCHOR FIRE & SAFETY – ONE OF SCOTLANDS LEADING SURVIVAL SOLUTIONS PROVIDERS

Workboat365 - 05/11/2021

Global Survival Technology leader Survitec has completed the acquisition of Blue Anchor Fire & Safety Ltd, one of Scotland’s leading providers of survival solutions...

Offshore Wind

New VIKING evacuation kit puts turbine tower safety first top to bottom

Workboat365 - 31/08/2021

Self-contained evacuation kit for wind turbine tower complements all-in-one VIKING solution for turbines launched earlier this year. VIKING Life-saving Equipment is maintaining momentum in its...

Tugs

Med Marine Launched 120 TBP Tug Built For Kenya Ports Authority

Workboat365 - 21/08/2021

Med Marine, the leading Turkish shipbuilder and operator, has successfully launched its brand-new tugboat, RAstar 4200 (MED-A42120). The tugboat is being built by at...

Safety and Survival

VIKING launches the next generation of offshore crew PPE with the VIKING YouSafe™ Vanguard lifejacket

Workboat365 - 11/08/2021

Innovative lifejacket designed with the day-to-day tasks and challenges facing offshore workers firmly in mind Continuing consultations between VIKING Life-Saving Equipment and its growing offshore...

Safety and Survival

Survitec Enhances Lifeboat Inspection Solution To Deliver Savings And Flexibility For Ship Operators

Workboat365 - 28/07/2021

Leading survival technology provider Survitec has relaunched its lifeboat inspection solution underpinned by the company’s novel ‘Hub and Spoke’ network model. Lifeboat Inspection 402, devised...

Marine Electronics

New JMR-5400 by JRC/Alphatron Marine

Workboat365 - 16/04/2021

JRC/Alphatron Marine is committed to provide the best products, solutions and services to meet the needs of our customers. For this reason, we are...

Marine Communications

Applied Satellite Technology first to partner with the Liberian Registry for Iridium® GMDSS

Workboat365 - 13/04/2021

Key facts 12% of the world’s ocean-going fleet are registered to The Liberian FlagThe Liberian Flag is the world’s fastest growing major open registryIridium GMDSS...

Safety and Survival

SURVITEC Optimises Liferaft Servicing with RaftXChange Rental Offer

Workboat365 - 11/11/2020

Global safety and survival solutions provider Survitec has rebranded its established liferaft rental and exchange service to meet increasing market demand for service flexibility. The...

Tugs

Med Marine Inks Deal With Kenya Ports Authority To Build The Biggest Tugboat On Eastern Africa’s Indian Ocean Coast

Workboat365 - 17/08/2020

Med Marine, Turkey’s leading tugboat builder, towage and pilotage operator has signed an exciting new deal with Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) for a brand-new...

Latest News

BAE Systems sells six Pacific 24 Rigid Inflatable Boats to Austal for new Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard Ships

Workboat365 - 09/07/2020

The RIBs, built and customised in BAE Systems’ Boats factory in Portsmouth, UK are being supplied to Australia's Austal to equip two Cape-class Patrol...