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Holland Shipyards Group has announced the successful delivery of Men Skey, the third and final Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) in a series of three built for Dixstone, marking the completion of the offshore newbuild programme.

Dixstone takes delivery of third OSV Men Skey from Holland Shipyards

Workboat365 - 24/03/2026

Delivery of shallow-draft OSV strengthens Dixstone’s nearshore support capabilities Holland Shipyards Group has announced the successful delivery of Men Skey, the third and final Offshore...

Skarv Shipping Solutions has announced the delivery of its first vessel, Peak Skarv 1, marking a key milestone in the company’s fleet development strategy. The vessel has been registered under the Norwegian International Ship Register (NIS). Upon completion of the registration process, Captain Oleksiy Bondarenko and crew raised the Norwegian flag at the stern.

Skarv Shipping Solutions takes delivery of Peak Skarv 1

Workboat365 - 24/03/2026

Peak Skarv 1 is lead vessel in four-ship series entering North European shortsea market Skarv Shipping Solutions has taken delivery of its first vessel, Peak...

The Switch, a leading supplier of permanent magnet (PM) machines for marine applications, has launched the PMM850M PM machine, a compact, high-efficiency solution designed to help shipowners lower fuel consumption, reduce emissions and decrease operating costs. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027.

The Switch Debuts PMM850M With Built-in Water-Jacket Cooling

Workboat365 - 24/03/2026

Water-jacket cooling eliminates the need for an external cooling unit, enabling a smaller footprint, lower maintenance requirements and quieter operation The Switch has announced the...

Damen Shipyards Group has delivered a new ASD Tug 2811 to Dutch towage operator Muller Dordrecht. The vessel, named En Avant 19, marks the latest addition to the company’s fleet and reinforces its ongoing partnership with Damen.

Muller Dordrecht takes delivery of Damen ASD Tug, En Avant 19

Workboat365 - 24/03/2026

Fleet expansion follows addition of ASD Tugs 3212 En Avant 25 and En Avant 26 Damen Shipyards has delivered a new ASD Tug 2811 to...

Ship Building & Repairs

Holland Shipyards Group has announced the successful delivery of Men Skey, the third and final Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) in a series of three built for Dixstone, marking the completion of the offshore newbuild programme.

Dixstone takes delivery of third OSV Men Skey from Holland Shipyards

Workboat365 - 24/03/2026

Skarv Shipping Solutions has announced the delivery of its first vessel, Peak Skarv 1, marking a key milestone in the company’s fleet development strategy. The vessel has been registered under the Norwegian International Ship Register (NIS). Upon completion of the registration process, Captain Oleksiy Bondarenko and crew raised the Norwegian flag at the stern.

Skarv Shipping Solutions takes delivery of Peak Skarv 1

Workboat365 - 24/03/2026

Damen Shipyards Group has delivered a new ASD Tug 2811 to Dutch towage operator Muller Dordrecht. The vessel, named En Avant 19, marks the latest addition to the company’s fleet and reinforces its ongoing partnership with Damen.

Muller Dordrecht takes delivery of Damen ASD Tug, En Avant 19

Workboat365 - 24/03/2026

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

Power & Propulsion

The Switch, a leading supplier of permanent magnet (PM) machines for marine applications, has launched the PMM850M PM machine, a compact, high-efficiency solution designed to help shipowners lower fuel consumption, reduce emissions and decrease operating costs. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027.

The Switch Debuts PMM850M With Built-in Water-Jacket Cooling

Workboat365 - 24/03/2026

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

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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