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Rodman Polyships S.A.U., part of the Rodman Group and a specialist in the construction of Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) vessels, has delivered a new Rodman 33 patrol boat to the State Tax Administration Agency for use in coastal surveillance and anti-smuggling operations. Named “Gavilán I”,

New Rodman 33 Patrol Boat Joins Spain’s Maritime Surveillance Fleet

Workboat365 - 18/10/2025

Rodman Boats, part of the Rodman Group and a specialist in the construction of Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) vessels, has delivered a new Rodman...

At Incat Tasmania’s Hobart shipyard, construction of Hull 096 — the world’s largest electric ferry — has reached a major milestone. One of the vessel’s four massive battery rooms has now been energized for the first time, marking a significant step toward upcoming sea trials later this year.

Battery Room Energized on World’s Largest Electric Ferry

Workboat365 - 18/10/2025

At Incat Tasmania’s shipyard, construction continues of Hull 096, the world’s largest electric ferry, has reached a major milestone. One of the vessel’s four...

Kongsberg Maritime proudly marks a decade since the launch of its pioneering rim-drive permanent magnet thruster technology, celebrating both its 10th anniversary and almost 100 orders for this groundbreaking propulsion solution. Following extensive trials of the first prototype tunnel thrusters, including installation on the anchor handling vessel Olympic Octopus, the first rim-drive azimuth thruster was introduced in 2015 onboard the Norwegian research vessel RV Gunnerus, representing a significant leap forward in marine propulsion.

Kongsberg Maritime Marks Decade of Rim-Drive Thruster Innovation

Workboat365 - 17/10/2025

Kongsberg Maritime is celebrating a decade of innovation since the launch of its rim-drive permanent magnet thruster technology, marking 10 years of service and...

Survitec, a global leader in Survival Technology, has introduced its next-generation high-expansion foam fire suppression system, engineered to deliver greater foam output at lower operating pressures.

Survitec Introduces Next-Generation High-Expansion Foam System

Workboat365 - 17/10/2025

Survitec, a global leader in Survival Technology, has introduced its next-generation high-expansion foam fire suppression system, engineered to deliver greater foam output at lower...

Ship Building & Repairs

Rodman Polyships S.A.U., part of the Rodman Group and a specialist in the construction of Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) vessels, has delivered a new Rodman 33 patrol boat to the State Tax Administration Agency for use in coastal surveillance and anti-smuggling operations. Named “Gavilán I”,

New Rodman 33 Patrol Boat Joins Spain’s Maritime Surveillance Fleet

Workboat365 - 18/10/2025

Brunvoll has signed an agreement with VARD for the delivery of complete propulsion and manoeuvring systems for two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) being built for North Star.

Brunvoll to Propel North Star’s New VARD-Built CSOVs

Workboat365 - 16/10/2025

DEME, the Belgian marine engineering group and global leader in offshore energy solutions, has taken delivery of its new wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), Norse Wind, from CIMC Raffles Shipyard, a subsidiary of CIMC Group.

DEME Takes Delivery of Next-Generation Offshore Wind Vessel Norse Wind

Workboat365 - 16/10/2025

TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING has announced the delivery of 'TEN-OH,' Japan’s first tug powered by a BEH2YDRO hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine (ICE). The vessel was officially delivered on 15 October 2025 at the TSUNEISHI Factory in Hiroshima.

TSUNEISHI and CMB.TECH Deliver Japan’s First Hydrogen Dual-Fuel Tug

Workboat365 - 16/10/2025

Metal Shark, a Louisiana-based boat builder and major supplier for the U.S. Armed Forces and allied partners, and HavocAI, a leader in maritime swarm autonomy, announced a strategic partnership to integrate HavocAI’s proven collaborative autonomy platform across Metal Shark’s existing fleet of High-Speed Maneuverable Unmanned Surface Vessels (HSMUSVs).

HavocAI Swarm Technology on Metal Shark High Speed Unmanned Vessels

Workboat365 - 15/10/2025

NYK Long-term Charter for Locally Built Crew Transfer Vessel NYK announced that it has entered into a long-term time-charter agreement with Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Green Energy

NYK Long-term Charter for Locally Built Crew Transfer Vessel

Workboat365 - 14/10/2025

Power & Propulsion

At Incat Tasmania’s Hobart shipyard, construction of Hull 096 — the world’s largest electric ferry — has reached a major milestone. One of the vessel’s four massive battery rooms has now been energized for the first time, marking a significant step toward upcoming sea trials later this year.

Battery Room Energized on World’s Largest Electric Ferry

Workboat365 - 18/10/2025

Kongsberg Maritime proudly marks a decade since the launch of its pioneering rim-drive permanent magnet thruster technology, celebrating both its 10th anniversary and almost 100 orders for this groundbreaking propulsion solution. Following extensive trials of the first prototype tunnel thrusters, including installation on the anchor handling vessel Olympic Octopus, the first rim-drive azimuth thruster was introduced in 2015 onboard the Norwegian research vessel RV Gunnerus, representing a significant leap forward in marine propulsion.

Kongsberg Maritime Marks Decade of Rim-Drive Thruster Innovation

Workboat365 - 17/10/2025

Trafikverket, a division of the Swedish Transport Administration responsible for operating Sweden’s state-owned road ferries and Stockholms Reparationsvarv (Stockholm Shipyard) have selected Zeabuz, specialist in intelligent navigation solutions to the maritime industry and Metstech, an electrical and automation integrator, to provide advanced automation and energy management systems for the conversion of the road ferry Neptunus to battery-hybrid operation.

Trafikverket Drives Forward with Battery Hybrid Retrofit of Ferry Neptunus

Workboat365 - 16/10/2025

TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING has announced the delivery of 'TEN-OH,' Japan’s first tug powered by a BEH2YDRO hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine (ICE). The vessel was officially delivered on 15 October 2025 at the TSUNEISHI Factory in Hiroshima.

TSUNEISHI and CMB.TECH Deliver Japan’s First Hydrogen Dual-Fuel Tug

Workboat365 - 16/10/2025

HikoTerra, an innovator in mobile integrated power solutions, has officially unveiled the H4 Hybrid Power System, marking a major step forward in the evolution of marine energy technology.

HikoTerra Announces H4 Hybrid Power System for Smarter, Cleaner Vessels

Workboat365 - 15/10/2025

Marine battery innovator and manufacturer AYK Energy has achieved an industry-leading milestone in maritime cyber security, earning an enhanced system-level certification from DNV, the world’s leading classification society.

Marine Battery Innovator AYK Energy Achieves Cyber Security Certification

Workboat365 - 15/10/2025

Deck Equipment

Survitec, a global leader in Survival Technology, has introduced its next-generation high-expansion foam fire suppression system, engineered to deliver greater foam output at lower operating pressures.

Survitec Introduces Next-Generation High-Expansion Foam System

Workboat365 - 17/10/2025

MacGregor's crane packages, including 100-tonne active heave-compensated cranes, are supporting accurate high-capacity subsea lifts aboard Prysmian’s advanced cable-laying vessels. CLVs, Prysmian Leonardo da Vinci and Prysmian Monna LisaActive heave-compensated (AHC) cranes are an essential tool in the offshore energy sector, supporting precise subsea lifts in various sea states and weather conditions.

Case Study: MacGregor AHC Cranes Prove Optimal for Prysmian Advanced Cable-laying...

Workboat365 - 09/10/2025

Dart Harbour Boosts Operations with New Hydraulic Crane

Workboat365 - 01/10/2025

Damen Marine Components (DMC) has been awarded contracts to supply rudders, steering gear, and nozzles for two significant newbuilding projects in India. The agreements cover a total of 14 multi-purpose vessels (MPVs) under construction at Udupi Cochin Shipyard and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders. Both end-clients selected DMC’s proven equipment to ensure reliability, performance, and efficiency across their new fleets.

DMC Secures Major Contracts in India for Fourteen Vessels

Workboat365 - 30/09/2025

SEAONICS Equipment Package For Inkfish’s New Research Vessel

SEAONICS Equipment Package For Inkfish’s New Research Vessel

Workboat365 - 24/09/2025

Glamox, a Norwegian industrial group specialising in professional lighting solutions, has secured its largest-ever marine lighting project. The company has been awarded contracts from electrical contractors working on three shipyards to supply connected marine lighting and light management systems for 11 offshore High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) converter platforms.

Glamox Wins Record Lighting Contracts for TenneT’s 2GW Program

Workboat365 - 23/09/2025

Renewable Energy

Integrated Wind Solutions is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, IWS Fleet, has secured a 75-day fixed charter contract for the Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) IWS Sunwalker with an existing client. The charter period will conclude in alignment with a pre-agreed commitment commencing in Q1 2026.

New Contracts for Two CSOVs ‘IWS Sunwalker’ and ‘IWS Starwalker’

Workboat365 - 07/10/2025

BOA, a leading Norwegian maritime company specializing in offshore, subsea, and heavy-lift solutions, has successfully launched three floating steel platforms for the EOLMED Offshore Wind Project, a pioneering floating wind farm located in the Mediterranean Sea, France.

BOA Launches Three Floating Platforms for EOLMED Wind Farm

Workboat365 - 06/10/2025

Ørsted Chooses Port of Tyne for World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

Ørsted Chooses Port of Tyne for World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

Workboat365 - 26/09/2025

Amid economic and geopolitical challenges for offshore wind, Leo Hambro, commercial director at Tidal Transit, shares his thoughts on how the industry can blend profitability with its net zero ambitions, and explores operational electrification as a clear-cut route to facilitating sustainable decarbonisation in the sector.

Op-ed: Does offshore wind need of a soft reset?

Workboat365 - 24/09/2025

Mammoet, the global leader in engineered heavy lifting and transport, has entered into a strategic partnership with Tugdock to accelerate the deployment of the Tugdock Submersible Platform, an innovative technology designed to enhance buoyancy, stability, and load-in/load-out efficiency across the marine sector.

Mammoet and Tugdock Join Forces to Advance Offshore Heavy Lift Solutions

Workboat365 - 16/09/2025

Charge Offshore, a leading marine electrification specialist, has completed installation and commissioning of a high-capacity offshore charging system on ‘e-Ginny’, the world’s first diesel-to-electric retrofit crew transfer vessel (CTV).

Charge Offshore Installs First Charging System on Retrofit Electric CTV

Workboat365 - 16/09/2025

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