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Reliable offshore transport and marine operations depend on personnel who are prepared for the unique risks of working at sea. The OPITO-certified Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) course provides the structured preparation required for crews, logistics planners, and offshore technicians to operate safely in environments where conditions can change quickly and immediate assistance is limited.

Achieving Reliable Marine Operations with BOSIET Training

Workboat365 - 17/04/2026

Reliable offshore transport and marine operations depend on personnel who are prepared for the unique risks of working at sea. The OPITO-certified Basic Offshore...

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

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...

LD TravOcean, a subsidiary of the LDA Group, has acquired the DP2 multipurpose support vessel SIDDIS Mariner, which will be renamed TVO Mariner, in a move that strengthens its push into integrated offshore service delivery.

LD TravOcean Acquires DP2 Multipurpose Vessel

Workboat365 - 16/04/2026

DP2 vessel addition strengthens subsea and operational capabilities LD TravOcean, a subsidiary of the LDA Group, has acquired the DP2 multipurpose support vessel SIDDIS Mariner,...

Wärtsilä has boosted the power output of its 4-stroke ammonia engine solution, marking a further step in the development of carbon-free propulsion technologies. The upgraded Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia engine now delivers 315 kW per cylinder at 900 rpm and 345 kW per cylinder at 1000 rpm. This aligns its performance with that of the LNG-fuelled Wärtsilä 25DF engine, providing operators with comparable output across fuel options.

Power Increase for Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia Marine Engine

Workboat365 - 16/04/2026

Enhanced Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia engine improves efficiency and design flexibility Wärtsilä has announced an upgrade to its 4-stroke ammonia-fuelled Wärtsilä 25 engine, delivering a higher...

Ship Building & Repairs

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

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

Workboat365 - 17/04/2026

The German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (DGzRS) has awarded a contract for the construction of a prototype next-generation search and rescue (SAR) lifeboat intended for operations in the North Sea and Baltic Sea.

German SAR Service Commissions Next-Generation Lifeboat

Workboat365 - 15/04/2026

Baltic Workboats has successfully delivered RASA, a 42-metre waste collection tanker, to Klaipėdos uostas (Port of Klaipėda), marking a major milestone in sustainable port operations and vessel innovation.

Baltic Workboats Delivers Electric Waste Tanker ‘RASA’

Workboat365 - 14/04/2026

HAVELSAN, VN Maritime and Piloda partnership advance USV and hybrid patrol boat capabilities in Italy

Partnership Targets next-generation Patrol Boats for Italian agencies

Workboat365 - 13/04/2026

Master Boat Builders, announce the launch of Saturn, the first vessel in its H500 series of Rapport 3000 escort tugs, built for Suderman & Young Towing Company.

Master Boat Builders Launches First Rapport 3000 Escort Tug

Workboat365 - 10/04/2026

Sirius Design & Integration has secured a contract with Finnsnes Dykk & Anleggservice AS (FDA) as the design and system integration partner for a new next-generation Anchor Handling & Subsea Vessel (AWH), with construction set to take place at Zamakona Yards Bilbao, Spain.

Sirius Wins FDA Contract for Anchor Handling & Subsea Vessel

Workboat365 - 10/04/2026

Power & Propulsion

Wärtsilä has boosted the power output of its 4-stroke ammonia engine solution, marking a further step in the development of carbon-free propulsion technologies. The upgraded Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia engine now delivers 315 kW per cylinder at 900 rpm and 345 kW per cylinder at 1000 rpm. This aligns its performance with that of the LNG-fuelled Wärtsilä 25DF engine, providing operators with comparable output across fuel options.

Power Increase for Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia Marine Engine

Workboat365 - 16/04/2026

ExploMar has secured a significant new order at CIBS 2026, signing a deal with Caverton Offshore Support Group for 20 electric propulsion systems and a 5S energy station – taking a decisive step in bringing electric vessels into real-world, large-scale use.

ExploMar Secures Major Electric Ferry Deal In Nigeria

Workboat365 - 14/04/2026

Wärtsilä Marine has secured a contract to supply a fully integrated propulsion solution for a new advanced open-deck carrier ordered by Finnish operator Meriaura. The vessel forms part of Meriaura’s ongoing fleet renewal programme and has been designed to prioritise low energy consumption, high operational flexibility, and reduced emissions.

Wärtsilä wins Meriaura Contract for Integrated Propulsion Solution

Workboat365 - 14/04/2026

Dutch wind-assisted ship propulsion specialist Econowind is moving into the deepsea market with the launch of its new 5-series VentoFoil, a larger steel suction wing system for oceangoing vessels. Unveiled last week in Heeg, the 30-metre model is based on the same principles as the company’s successful 3-series wing.

Econowind Unveils 30m VentoFoil Wing for Deepsea Market

Workboat365 - 13/04/2026

Offshore wind support in Europe is bolstered by the arrival of Windcat Amsterdam, the first Elevation series Commissioning Service Operations Vessel (CSOV) in the region, powered by a three-unit medium-speed engine package from Anglo Belgian Corporation designed for reliable, efficient offshore operations.

Windcat Amsterdam CSOV Powered by ABC Engines

Workboat365 - 10/04/2026

Sweden-based maritime battery specialist Echandia has secured a contract with Gotlandsbolaget to supply a battery system for a new hybrid high-speed catamaran operating between Visby and Nynäshamn. The battery system is designed for a 20-year service life, supporting long-term operational reliability and reduced lifecycle costs.

Battery Contract Awarded to Echandia for Gotlandsbolaget Hybrid Ferry

Workboat365 - 09/04/2026

Deck Equipment

Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has unveiled AutoHook™, a fully autonomous vessel recovery interface developed by its Norway-based subsidiary, Vestdavit. Positioned as a first-of-its-kind solution, AutoHook is designed to advance the next generation of Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) by enabling fully hands-off recovery of Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) and other maritime assets.

FMD’s Vestdavit Develops AutoHook for Zero-Intervention USV Recovery

Workboat365 - 16/04/2026

Uptime International and Red Rock have signed a long-term framework agreement to jointly deliver integrated logistics and handling systems to the global maritime and offshore sectors.

Uptime and Red Rock Partner On Integrated Offshore Systems

Workboat365 - 15/04/2026

Glamox has been awarded a contract to deliver lighting systems for four Offshore Energy Support Vessels (OESVs) being constructed for Sea1 Offshore AS, a global provider of vessels serving the offshore oil, gas and renewable energy industries.

Glamox Secures Marine Lighting Deal for Four Sea1 Offshore OESVs

Workboat365 - 15/04/2026

Marine Cranes has announced the successful completion of a major overhaul of an HS.MARINE AKC 155 HE4 crane installed aboard Carmet Tug Company’s Damen Shoalbuster CT Prenton, with the vessel now back in operation following its scheduled drydock.

Marine Cranes Completes Overhaul 18-year-old HS.MARINE Crane

Workboat365 - 13/04/2026

Fischer Panda UK | Power Solutions is one of the leading providers of onboard power, water purification and climate control systems for the commercial marine sector, supporting applications across workboats, offshore vessels, autonomous platforms, and specialist craft.

Fischer Panda UK | Power Solutions

Workboat365 - 30/03/2026

The delivery of a third Liebherr LS-C 80 crane for the trailing suction hopper dredger Seaway, designed and built by Royal IHC for Boskali, this state-of-the-art vessel is set to play a key role in making dredging operations more sustainable, underscores the manufacturer’s continued track record for reliable marine engineering. Following earlier installations on sister vessels Helios and Krios, the latest delivery highlights the operator’s ongoing confidence in Liebherr’s ship crane solutions.

Gantry-Mounted Liebherr Crane For Dredger ‘Seaway’

Workboat365 - 17/03/2026

Renewable Energy

LD TravOcean, a subsidiary of the LDA Group, has acquired the DP2 multipurpose support vessel SIDDIS Mariner, which will be renamed TVO Mariner, in a move that strengthens its push into integrated offshore service delivery.

LD TravOcean Acquires DP2 Multipurpose Vessel

Workboat365 - 16/04/2026

an Oord has successfully installed three monopile foundations using GBM Works’ jetting technology in combination with CAPE Holland’s vibro lifting tool, marking the first commercial-scale deployment of the silent installation method in the offshore wind sector.

Van Oord’s Industry First with Silent Monopile Installation

Workboat365 - 10/04/2026

Stillstrom by Maersk has formally established a UK entity in Aberdeen to support the commercial rollout of its offshore vessel charging solutions. The move enables the electrification of maritime operations within wind farms and builds on seven years of development, testing and collaboration with North Sea shipowners, suppliers, and regulators.

Stillstrom Sets Up UK Base for Offshore Charging Rollout

Workboat365 - 23/03/2026

Chartwell Marine has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cooperative Association of Japan Shipbuilders (CAJS) to support the development and domestic construction of vessels for Japan’s emerging offshore wind sector.

Chartwell Marine Collaboration Targets Japan Offshore Wind Market

Workboat365 - 16/03/2026

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has agreed to jointly own two commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) with Schoeller Holdings Ltd., a Cyprus-based global shipping company. The vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2027. MOL has also decided to invest in Deutsche Offshore Schifffahrt (DOS), a Germany-based offshore energy vessel developer and commercial operator, which will operate the vessels.

MOL Enters European Offshore Wind Market

Workboat365 - 10/03/2026

X1 Wind has achieved a key milestone in the development of its floating wind technology, with its X100 pre-commercial platform receiving a Statement of Compliance (SoC) for Basic Design from classification society DNV.

X1 Wind’s X100 Platform Receives DNV Basic Design Approval

Workboat365 - 10/03/2026

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Workboat365 - 31/03/2022

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Workboat365 - 13/04/2022

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Workboat365 - 26/04/2022

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Workboat365 - 26/04/2022

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Walker Marine Design -Showcase

Workboat365 - 26/04/2022