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Ocean technology developer OceanAlpha introduced its new 24-meter-class V180 USV – ROV System at Oceanology International 2026, positioning the platform as a solution for deepwater and offshore subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) missions.

OceanAlpha New 24-m USV with ROV for 3,000-m Subsea Work

Workboat365 - 13/03/2026

OceanAlpha’s V180 system combines autonomous surface operations with deepwater ROV capability for offshore subsea work Ocean technology developer OceanAlpha introduced its new 24-meter-class V180 USV...

Njord Subsea and Chartwell Marine combine offshore construction and naval architecture expertise to develop a specialist vessel for floating offshore wind installation and subsea activities

New Vessel Concept Targets Floating Offshore Wind Operations

Workboat365 - 12/03/2026

Njord Subsea and Chartwell Marine combine offshore construction and naval architecture expertise to develop a specialist vessel for floating offshore wind installation and subsea...

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has begun deploying its NexusWave connectivity service across EXMAR’s expanding fleet of gas carriers, supporting the Belgian shipowner’s increasing operational and crew connectivity requirements.

EXMAR selects Inmarsat NexusWave to boost fleet connectivity

Workboat365 - 12/03/2026

Belgian gas carrier operator EXMAR deploys next-generation connectivity to strengthen ship–shore collaboration and support seafarer welfare Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, is deploying its NexusWave...

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded Fareham-based maritime technology firm Kraken Technology Group a £12.3 million contract to support the accelerated development of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) as the Royal Navy advances plans for a hybrid fleet combining crewed and autonomous platforms.

Royal Navy Awards Kraken £12.3M Deal for Uncrewed Surface Vessels

Workboat365 - 12/03/2026

Fareham-based maritime technology firm will deliver 20 modular uncrewed surface vessels to support Royal Navy’s Surface Flotilla operations The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has...

Ship Building & Repairs

Njord Subsea and Chartwell Marine combine offshore construction and naval architecture expertise to develop a specialist vessel for floating offshore wind installation and subsea activities

New Vessel Concept Targets Floating Offshore Wind Operations

Workboat365 - 12/03/2026

Ulstein delivers CSOV Windea Carnot to Bernhard Schulte Offshore

Ulstein Delivers CSOV ‘Windea Carnot’ to Bernhard Schulte Offshore

Workboat365 - 11/03/2026

Southern Engineering Co. Ltd SECO, a Kenya-based marine and offshore engineering services company, has launched two 16.3m aluminium seco patrol boats under construction for the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) at its Mombasa shipyard.

SECO launches two 16.3m patrol boats for Tanzania Ports Authority

Workboat365 - 11/03/2026

Royal IHC has secured a contract with La Congolaise des Voies Maritimes/The Congolese Maritime Authority (CVM) for the delivery of an Easydredge 2700XL trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD). for the Congo River

Royal IHC to Deliver Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger for the Congo...

Workboat365 - 11/03/2026

Jan De Nul has selected a customised vessel design from Ulstein Design & Solutions AS for the latest addition to its offshore fleet, advancing a collaboration between the two maritime companies. The newbuild trenching vessel will be based on a robust and globally proven subsea vessel platform developed by Ulstein. The design will be tailored to meet Jan De Nul’s operational requirements for offshore trenching and subsea activities.

Jan De Nul Selects Ulstein Design for New Offshore Trenching Vessel

Workboat365 - 10/03/2026

Naval architecture and marine engineering firm Navanex has designed and manufactured the compact harbor tug HOLLYANN for Centurion Foundation Inc., supporting dredging operations in remote regions of northern Canada.

Navanex Designs Road Transportable Tug for Remote Canadian Operations

Workboat365 - 10/03/2026

Power & Propulsion

Everllence 175D Engines Chosen for Royal Canadian Navy New Tugs

Everllence 175D Engines to Power Royal Canadian Navy Tugs

Workboat365 - 11/03/2026

ABB has been awarded a contract by Sri Lankan shipbuilder Colombo Dockyard PLC to deliver a fully integrated electrical power, propulsion and automation system for two new cable repair vessels being built for Orange Marine.

ABB to Power Orange Marine’s New Cable Repair Vessels

Workboat365 - 10/03/2026

Sanmar has marked the delivery of four fully electric ElectRA tugboats to Türkiye’s state-owned crude oil and natural gas pipelines and trading company, BOTAŞ, during a ceremony held at its Tuzla Shipyard.

Sanmar Hands Over Four Fully Electric Tugs to BOTAŞ

Workboat365 - 09/03/2026

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

Deck Equipment

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

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

Renewable Energy

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

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

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