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Brittany-based operator Morlenn Express, part of the Sogestran Group, has taken delivery of Bindy II, a 29.9-metre fast passenger catamaran designed by MAURIC and built by Spanish shipyard Armon.

Morlenn Express Takes Delivery of Wave-Piercing Catamaran Bindy II

Workboat365 - 23/03/2026

Bindy II wave-piercing benefits from MAURIC’s performance-driven, hydrodynamically efficient design Brittany-based operator Morlenn Express, part of the Sogestran Group, has taken delivery of Bindy II,...

At a ceremony held at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, Damen Shipyards Group has launched the tenth Island Class ferry destined for BC Ferries, marking a key milestone in its ongoing ferry newbuild programme.

Damen Marks Milestone With Launch of Tenth Island Class Ferry

Workboat365 - 23/03/2026

BC Ferries new ferry will support inter-island services along Canada’s west coast Damen Shipyards Group has launched the tenth Island Class ferry for BC Ferries...

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

Stillstrom expansion targets one of the world’s most active offshore wind regions, with a charging solution for SOVs and CTVs Stillstrom, the offshore charging venture...

All American Marine (AAM) has announced the start of construction on a 78 ft x 26.7 ft aluminum catamaran research vessel for the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI), marking a continued investment in next-generation platforms supporting Gulf of Mexico science and offshore research.

AAM Begins Construction of Teknicraft-Designed Research Catamaran

Workboat365 - 20/03/2026

Teknicraft-designed catamaran research vessel to support offshore research, survey and academic missions in the Gulf of Mexico All American Marine (AAM) has commenced construction of...

Ship Building & Repairs

Brittany-based operator Morlenn Express, part of the Sogestran Group, has taken delivery of Bindy II, a 29.9-metre fast passenger catamaran designed by MAURIC and built by Spanish shipyard Armon.

Morlenn Express Takes Delivery of Wave-Piercing Catamaran Bindy II

Workboat365 - 23/03/2026

At a ceremony held at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, Damen Shipyards Group has launched the tenth Island Class ferry destined for BC Ferries, marking a key milestone in its ongoing ferry newbuild programme.

Damen Marks Milestone With Launch of Tenth Island Class Ferry

Workboat365 - 23/03/2026

All American Marine (AAM) has announced the start of construction on a 78 ft x 26.7 ft aluminum catamaran research vessel for the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI), marking a continued investment in next-generation platforms supporting Gulf of Mexico science and offshore research.

AAM Begins Construction of Teknicraft-Designed Research Catamaran

Workboat365 - 20/03/2026

Turkish shipbuilder UZMAR Shipyard has officially commenced construction of a new hybrid rotortug for the Port of Tauranga, New Zealand’s largest port, with a steel cutting ceremony held on the 2nd March.

UZMAR Cuts Steel on Hybrid Rotortug for New Zealand’s Largest Port

Workboat365 - 19/03/2026

Polish shipyard Remontowa Shipbuilding has delivered 'Bjarkøy', a new hybrid passenger-car ferry to Norwegian operator Torghatten Nord, marking another milestone for the Gdańsk-based yard in the expanding low-emission ferry segment.

Remontowa Hands Over Hybrid Ferry ‘Bjarkøy’ to Torghatten Nord

Workboat365 - 19/03/2026

Finnish shipbuilder Työvene, part of Summa Defence Group, has secured a contract with Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to design and construct a SWATH-based personnel transfer vessel (PTV) for German Navy operations in the Baltic Sea.

Germany Navy Awards Työvene Contract for SWATH Personnel Transfer Vessel

Workboat365 - 19/03/2026

Power & Propulsion

Servogear has signed a contract with Oma Baatbyggeri for the delivery of a controllable pitch propeller (CPP) propulsion system for a new 39-metre sightseeing catamaran being built for Rødne Fjord Cruise, Norway’s largest family-owned high-speed passenger boat operator.

Servogear Hybrid Propulsion System For Sightseeing Catamaran

Workboat365 - 20/03/2026

The Port of Melbourne and global towage operator Svitzer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the introduction of next-generation electric tugs and associated clean-energy infrastructure at Australia’s largest container port.

Port of Melbourne and Svitzer Explore Electric Tug Deployment

Workboat365 - 20/03/2026

Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) has reached a key milestone with the order of its 50th DZ engine for the Damen Combi Freighter CF3850 series.

ABC Delivers 50th DZ Engine for Damen’s CF3850 Short-Sea Freighter

Workboat365 - 18/03/2026

Hefring Marine and Ecomar Propulsion have entered into a strategic product development partnership aimed at advancing safety and operational efficiency across the maritime sector. Under the agreement, Hefring Marine will deploy its Intelligent Marine Assistance System (IMAS) onboard Ecomar’s hydrogen battery vessel, MV Dirac.

First Electric Vessel Deployment for Hefring IMAS with Ecomar Propulsion

Workboat365 - 17/03/2026

Finning UK & Ireland has expanded its stockholding of Cat® marine engines to support rapid repowers for fishing vessels affected by major engine failure, helping owners return to service in the shortest possible time.

Finning UK Backs Fishing Sector with Ready-to-Ship Cat Marine Engines

Workboat365 - 17/03/2026

Norway’s largest family-owned high-speed passenger boat operator, Rødne Fjord Cruise, has ordered a new purpose-built hybrid sightseeing vessel to support rising demand for fjord tourism in Bergen. The newbuild, to be named Rygerstraum, is being designed specifically for the sightseeing market and will feature large panoramic windows, a spacious passenger lounge and expansive sun deck areas. The vessel will have capacity for nearly 300 passengers.

Rødne Orders Hybrid Sightseeing Vessel for Bergen Fjords

Workboat365 - 16/03/2026

Deck Equipment

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

Engineering specialist Brimmond is celebrating its 30th anniversary after achieving record financial performance while continuing to expand its international presence despite a challenging year across several key industries.

Brimmond Marks 30 Years with Record Results Despite Challenging Markets

Workboat365 - 09/03/2026

Leading technology and mechanical engineering company PALFINGER has been awarded a contract to supply service platform cranes for the Formosa 4 offshore wind farm in Taiwan, further strengthening its footprint in the country’s rapidly expanding offshore wind sector.

PALFINGER Secures Eleventh Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan

Workboat365 - 06/03/2026

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

Renewable Energy

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

Fugro has secured a contract from Oriel Windfarm Ltd to carry out a detailed geotechnical site investigation for the proposed Oriel offshore wind farm off the coast of County Louth, Ireland. The work will provide critical ground data to inform the design and installation of foundations for the project’s 25 offshore wind turbines, supporting safe and efficient construction.

Fugro Supports Ireland’s Oriel Offshore Wind Farm

Workboat365 - 09/03/2026

Leading technology and mechanical engineering company PALFINGER has been awarded a contract to supply service platform cranes for the Formosa 4 offshore wind farm in Taiwan, further strengthening its footprint in the country’s rapidly expanding offshore wind sector.

PALFINGER Secures Eleventh Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan

Workboat365 - 06/03/2026

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