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The Scottish Government has confirmed plans to directly award Ferguson Marine contracts for the construction of four new vessels, securing a significant boost for the state-owned shipyard on the Clyde.

Ferguson Marine Set for Stability as Government Backs Four Newbuilds

Workboat365 - 03/03/2026

Four-vessel newbuild plan delivers long-term certainty for Ferguson Marine The Scottish Government has confirmed plans to directly award Ferguson Marine contracts for the construction of...

Greek subsea utility contractor Asso.subsea has signed a shipbuilding contract for Andromeda, a next-generation Trenching Support Vessel (TSV) set to join its expanding fleet.

Asso.subsea Signs Contract for Trenching Support Vessel Andromeda

Workboat365 - 03/03/2026

Asso.subsea new Trenching Support Vessel Andromeda, to enhance trenching capacity and support growing offshore cable demand Greek subsea utility contractor Asso.subsea has signed a shipbuilding...

Heavy lift specialist BigLift Shipping has placed a newbuild order for a next-generation heavy lift vessel, with delivery scheduled for June 2028.

BigLift Expands Fleet with Next-Generation Heavy Lift Vessel

Workboat365 - 03/03/2026

BigLift reinforces long-term commitment to maritime heavy lift market Heavy lift specialist BigLift Shipping has placed a newbuild order for a next-generation heavy lift vessel,...

AYK Energy, a fast-expanding manufacturer of marine battery systems, has secured a landmark contract to supply what will be the largest battery ever installed on an ice-class vessel for Germany’s next-generation polar research ship Polarstern.

AYK Energy Secures Landmark Polarstern Battery Deal with Wärtsilä

Workboat365 - 03/03/2026

Ice-class research vessel Polarstern to feature one of the world’s most powerful maritime battery systems AYK Energy, a fast-expanding manufacturer of marine battery systems, has...

Ship Building & Repairs

The Scottish Government has confirmed plans to directly award Ferguson Marine contracts for the construction of four new vessels, securing a significant boost for the state-owned shipyard on the Clyde.

Ferguson Marine Set for Stability as Government Backs Four Newbuilds

Workboat365 - 03/03/2026

Greek subsea utility contractor Asso.subsea has signed a shipbuilding contract for Andromeda, a next-generation Trenching Support Vessel (TSV) set to join its expanding fleet.

Asso.subsea Signs Contract for Trenching Support Vessel Andromeda

Workboat365 - 03/03/2026

Heavy lift specialist BigLift Shipping has placed a newbuild order for a next-generation heavy lift vessel, with delivery scheduled for June 2028.

BigLift Expands Fleet with Next-Generation Heavy Lift Vessel

Workboat365 - 03/03/2026

OEG has taken delivery of a new multi-purpose crew transfer vessel (CTV), Fulmar, following the successful completion of sea trials, further expanding the company’s growing offshore wind fleet.

OEG Takes Delivery of CTV Fulmar for Scottish Offshore Wind

Workboat365 - 03/03/2026

ACUA Ocean has unveiled FleetMind™, a proprietary integrated platform monitoring system designed to address a critical capability gap in the management of medium and large uncrewed surface vessels (USVs).

ACUA Ocean Launches Integrated Monitoring System for Larger USVs

Workboat365 - 03/03/2026

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has commenced construction on two ASTDS 70-tonne bollard pull tugs for Polestar Maritime Limited, following a formal steel-cutting ceremony held at its Kochi yard.

Cochin Shipyard Cuts Steel for Pair of Polestar New Tugs

Workboat365 - 02/03/2026

Power & Propulsion

AYK Energy, a fast-expanding manufacturer of marine battery systems, has secured a landmark contract to supply what will be the largest battery ever installed on an ice-class vessel for Germany’s next-generation polar research ship Polarstern.

AYK Energy Secures Landmark Polarstern Battery Deal with Wärtsilä

Workboat365 - 03/03/2026

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has issued Approval in Principle (AiP) for a next-generation hybrid propulsion concept that prepares commercial landing vessels for the future integration of nuclear Micro Modular Reactors (MMRs). Developed in partnership with Seatransport Pty Ltd

Seatransport Secures AiP for Nuclear-Ready Hybrid Design

Workboat365 - 27/02/2026

Everllence Moves Forward on CO₂-Neutral Propulsion

Everllence Moves Forward on CO₂-Neutral Hydrogen Propulsion

Workboat365 - 26/02/2026

Eidesvik Offshore has signed a contract with Halsnøy Dokk for the conversion of the platform supply vessel (PSV) Viking Energy to ammonia-powered operations, marking a key milestone in the Apollo project. The conversion moves the world’s first ammonia-powered offshore vessel into the execution phase.

Eidesvik Offshore to Convert Viking Energy to Ammonia Power

Workboat365 - 26/02/2026

Steyr Motors has strengthened its position in the mission-critical marine sector after signing a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Danish firms BUKH A/S and SLC Ejendomme ApS.

Steyr Motors acquires Danish SOLAS specialist BUKH A/S

Workboat365 - 26/02/2026

Kongsberg Maritime has been selected to deliver an extensive, fully integrated equipment package for a next-generation ultra-large cable-laying vessel being built for LS Marine Solution at Tersan Shipyard in Türkiye.

Kongsberg Maritime Secures Major Contract for Cable-Laying Giant

Workboat365 - 25/02/2026

Deck Equipment

MacArtney Offshore Solutions, a global supplier of underwater technology products and systems. has secured a contract with Asso.subsea to deliver a complete tensioner package for the company’s new DP-2 cable laying vessel, Althea.

MacArtney Secures Tensioner Package for New Cable Layer Althea

Workboat365 - 03/03/2026

Seaonics has secured a new contract with Norwegian shipowner Norside Wind AS to supply an ECMC C25 3D motion-compensated crane for the Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV0 Norside Cygnus.

Norside Wind Selects Seaonics Motion-Compensated Crane for Norside Cygnus

Workboat365 - 02/03/2026

Vulcan Offshore has successfully delivered a fully instrumented sheave, incorporating specialist components from sister company Dynamic Load Monitoring (DLM), to the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) for deployment in a research project offshore New Zealand.

Vulcan and DLM Collaborate on Instrumented Sheave

Workboat365 - 26/02/2026

MacGregor has secured a significant contract to supply cargo access equipment and deck machinery for four New Major Vessels being introduced under BC Ferries’ historic fleet renewal programme. These next-generation, diesel-battery hybrid, all-electric ready ferries, will be constructed at China Merchants Industry (CMI) Weihai Shipyard Co., Ltd. Designed to set new standards in efficiency, safety, and environmental performance, the vessels represent a major step forward in BC Ferries’ long-term strategy to modernise its fleet and reduce emissions.

MacGregor Cargo Access and Deck Machinery for BC Ferries New Vessels

Workboat365 - 19/02/2026

Buoyant Works has unveiled its latest innovation, FlexLanding, a new polyurethane-based alternative to traditional steel boat-landing ladder systems for CSOVs and offshore wind turbines.

FlexLanding as Alternative to CSOV and Offshore Wind Turbine Boat Landing...

Workboat365 - 11/02/2026

A major safety milestone was achieved at Incat Tasmania’s Hobart shipyard with the successful deployment of the Marine Evacuation System (MES) on Hull 096.

Incat Tasmania Safety Milestone On World’s Largest Electric Ferry

Workboat365 - 11/02/2026

Renewable Energy

Buoyant Works has unveiled its latest innovation, FlexLanding, a new polyurethane-based alternative to traditional steel boat-landing ladder systems for CSOVs and offshore wind turbines.

FlexLanding as Alternative to CSOV and Offshore Wind Turbine Boat Landing...

Workboat365 - 11/02/2026

HydroWing Tidal Energy Projects, a subsidiary of Inyanga Marine Energy Group, has secured an additional 10MW for its Ynni’r Lleuad project at the Morlais tidal energy demonstration zone in Wales, following the UK government announcement of Allocation Round 7a Contracts for Difference (CfD) awards.

Inyanga’s HydroWing Wins Further 10MW Allocation for Welsh Tidal Project

Workboat365 - 11/02/2026

MacGregor has secured a major contract to deliver a substantial 400-tonne Active Heave Compensated (AHC) subsea crane for a new 127-metre Floating Wind Farm Construction Vessel (FWCV).

MacGregor to Supply 400-Tonne AHC Crane for New Floating Wind Vessel

Workboat365 - 06/02/2026

The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has unveiled the five UK firms selected for the latest round of its Manufacturing Facility Support Programme (MFSP), confirming £1.2 million in targeted funding to accelerate new investment in offshore wind manufacturing.

Fresh OWGP Investment to Strengthen UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain

Workboat365 - 05/02/2026

KESTO,the newly formed joint venture between Denmark’s ESVAGT and South Korea’s KMC Line, has landed its first long-term agreements, marking a significant step in the partners’ strategic push into the Asian offshore wind market.

KESTO Lands First Offshore Wind Service Contract with Vestas

Workboat365 - 05/02/2026

AST Reygar announced its ongoing support to OEG Energy Group, a leading provider of temporary power and engineering solutions for the offshore industry, by delivering additional IRAMS satellite monitoring units to enhance operational efficiency and offshore assetmanagement.

OEG Energy Enhances Operational Efficiency with AST Reygar’s IRAMS

Workboat365 - 02/02/2026

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