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Ascenz Marorka, a Smart Shipping company of the GTT Group, has been chosen by LD Armateurs (LDA) to deploy its Voyage Optimization solution across four Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) vessels. The agreement includes three new-build RoRo vessels currently under construction, as well as the existing vessel RoRo Ville de Bordeaux, enhancing their operational efficiency and environmental performance.

LDA’s RoRo Vessels to Equipped With Voyage Optimisation solution

Workboat365 - 11/07/2025

Ascenz Marorka, a Smart Shipping company of the GTT Group, has been chosen by LD Armateurs (LDA) to deploy its Voyage Optimisation solution across four Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) vessels....

VARD Secures Contract with Inkfish for Cutting-Edge Research Vessel

VARD Secures Contract with Inkfish for Cutting-Edge Research Vessel

Workboat365 - 10/07/2025

VARD, a global leader in shipbuilding and maritime technology, is proud to announce the signing of a contract with Inkfish, a prominent US-based marine research...

At first glance, the Mannheim appears to be a typical 200-metre-long inland cargo vessel. However, beneath its conventional exterior lies a groundbreaking innovation in maritime engineering. The vessel’s advanced engine room features a state-of-the-art diesel-electric powertrain, powered by five high-performance PACCAR MX-13 engines supplied by DAF Components, marking a significant leap forward in sustainable and efficient inland shipping.

Inland Cargo Vessel Sets New Standard with Diesel-Electric Powertrain

Workboat365 - 10/07/2025

At first glance, the Mannheim appears to be a typical 200-metre-long inland cargo vessel. However, beneath its conventional exterior lies a groundbreaking innovation in maritime engineering....

Polestar Maritime Ltd, a leading provider of harbor tug and marine support services, has placed an order for two additional 70T Bollard Pull Tugs with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), India’s premier shipbuilder. This latest contract follows an earlier order for three tugs with Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (Udupi-CSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of CSL, reinforcing Polestar’s commitment to strengthening India’s tugboat fleet under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) initiative

Polestar Maritime Orders for Two Tugs with Cochin Shipyard

Workboat365 - 10/07/2025

Polestar Maritime Ltd, a leading provider of harbor tug and marine support services, has placed an order for two additional 70T Bollard Pull Tugs with Cochin Shipyard...

Ship Building & Repairs

VARD Secures Contract with Inkfish for Cutting-Edge Research Vessel

VARD Secures Contract with Inkfish for Cutting-Edge Research Vessel

Workboat365 - 10/07/2025

Polestar Maritime Ltd, a leading provider of harbor tug and marine support services, has placed an order for two additional 70T Bollard Pull Tugs with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), India’s premier shipbuilder. This latest contract follows an earlier order for three tugs with Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (Udupi-CSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of CSL, reinforcing Polestar’s commitment to strengthening India’s tugboat fleet under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) initiative

Polestar Maritime Orders for Two Tugs with Cochin Shipyard

Workboat365 - 10/07/2025

On Friday, July 4, Remontowa Shipbuilding successfully launched the hybrid passenger-car ferry being built for Norwegian operator Torghatten Nord AS. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the construction of the environmentally focused vessel, scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2026.

Torghatten Nord New Hybrid Ferry Launched

Workboat365 - 10/07/2025

A groundbreaking demonstration project led by Artemis Technologies, in collaboration with Vattenfall, Tidal Transit, Lloyd’s Register, and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, has successfully tested the 100% electric Artemis EF-12 Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) at the Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm. This milestone marks a pivotal step toward decarbonizing offshore wind operations, showcasing the viability of zero-emission crew transfer solutions

Electric Foiling CTV Charts New Course for Offshore Crew Transfer Operations

Workboat365 - 09/07/2025

, the Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA), led by Kuok Maritime Group (KMG), has successfully launched Singapore’s first fully electric tugboat (E-Tug) at PaxOcean’s Batam shipyard.

Singapore’s First Electric Tug Launched

Workboat365 - 08/07/2025

Türkiye based tug builder SANMAR Shipyards has delivered another state-of-the-art Boğaçay Class tugboat to Rimorchiatori Napoletani, a prominent Italian towage and maritime services provider. The the twin Z-drive, diesel-powered tug, previously named BOĞAÇAY LXXVIII during its construction phase, has been officially christened PORTOSALVO by its new owners.

PORTOSALVO an Advanced Boğaçay Class Tug Delivered by SANMAR

Workboat365 - 08/07/2025

Power & Propulsion

At first glance, the Mannheim appears to be a typical 200-metre-long inland cargo vessel. However, beneath its conventional exterior lies a groundbreaking innovation in maritime engineering. The vessel’s advanced engine room features a state-of-the-art diesel-electric powertrain, powered by five high-performance PACCAR MX-13 engines supplied by DAF Components, marking a significant leap forward in sustainable and efficient inland shipping.

Inland Cargo Vessel Sets New Standard with Diesel-Electric Powertrain

Workboat365 - 10/07/2025

Reederei Bernd Sibum, a family-owned German shipping company, has been awarded funding under the NaMKü program (Nachhaltige Modernisierung von Küstenschiffen) by the German Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV). This grant enables the company to retrofit four Damen Combi Freighter 3850 vessels—currently under construction at Damen Yichang Shipyard, China—with advanced green technologies, slashing emissions and future-proofing operations in Europe’s short-sea trade

Reederei Bernd Sibum Awarded Funding For Green Fleet Upgrades

Workboat365 - 09/07/2025

eCap Marine secured two contracts to supply hydrogen-based propulsion systems for zero-emission vessels. The Hamburg-based engineering specialist will deliver hydrogen power solutions for bulk carriers for Møre Sjø and short-sea container vessels for Samskip

eCap Marine Wins Dual Contracts For Hydrogen Propulsion Systems

Workboat365 - 09/07/2025

, the Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA), led by Kuok Maritime Group (KMG), has successfully launched Singapore’s first fully electric tugboat (E-Tug) at PaxOcean’s Batam shipyard.

Singapore’s First Electric Tug Launched

Workboat365 - 08/07/2025

Wattlab Powers HGK Shipping’s Blue Marlin with Revolutionary Solar Hybrid System

Wattlab Powers HGK Shipping’s Blue Marlin with Solar Hybrid System

Workboat365 - 08/07/2025

At the 2025 Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo, Lehmann Marine unveiled its revolutionary AQUBE battery system, a cutting-edge energy storage solution designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern electric and hybrid vessels. The German engineering firm's latest innovation delivers unprecedented 2C continuous charge/discharge capability in a compact, water-cooled package.

Lehmann Marine Debuts AQUBE: High-Power, Water-Cooled Battery System

Workboat365 - 04/07/2025

Deck Equipment

Enersea, together with Subsea Cable Assets (SCA) and MacArtney Offshore Wind Solutions, has been awarded the contract for the full engineering and delivery of a complete cable installation deck spread for the cable-laying vessel (CLV) Altera, commissioned by N-Sea Group.

Consortium Contracted for Deck Spread on N-Sea’s CLV Altera

Workboat365 - 03/07/2025

Argeo, a leader in autonomous offshore survey solutions, has made maritime history as the first commercial operator of Henriksen's SOLUS launch and recovery system (LARS) for unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). This cutting-edge technology enables safe USV operations in challenging sea states, significantly expanding the operational window for uncrewed offshore surveys.

Argeo Chooses Henriksen SOLUS Launch & Recovery System For USVs

Workboat365 - 01/07/2025

MacArtney Offshore Wind Solutions, in partnership with Subsea Cable Assets (SCA) and Enersea, has been awarded the contract to design and deliver a fully integrated cable lay spread for N-Sea’s new cable-laying vessel (CLV) Altera. This turnkey solution will enhance operational efficiency and safety for offshore wind cable installation and repair projects

MacArtney to Deliver Integrated Cable Lay System for N-Sea’s “Altera”

Workboat365 - 20/06/2025

Briggs Marine, a Fife-based leader in marine services, has been awarded a £182 million contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to supply, maintain, and modernize Authority Moorings, Markers, and Targets over the next eight years. This represents the largest defence contract in the company’s history and is a key component of the MoD’s ‘next generation of marine services’ programme

Briggs Marine Secures Landmark £182m UK MoD Contract

Workboat365 - 17/06/2025

As the maritime industry faces growing pressure to adopt sustainable practices, Marine Cranes and Williams Shipping have joined forces to explore eco-friendly alternatives for vessel operations. One key solution under discussion is the transition from conventional petroleum-based hydraulic oils to bio-oil in marine cranes—a move that could significantly reduce environmental impact while complying with tightening regulations.

Marine Cranes & Williams Shipping Explore Switching Cranes To Bio-Oil

Workboat365 - 17/06/2025

SMST, a global leader in marine access and lifting solutions, has been selected by Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) to deliver advanced mission equipment for two new Service Operation Vessels (SOVs), with an option for a third vessel set.

SMST Secures Contract For Louis Dreyfus Armateurs New SOVs

Workboat365 - 16/06/2025

Renewable Energy

A groundbreaking demonstration project led by Artemis Technologies, in collaboration with Vattenfall, Tidal Transit, Lloyd’s Register, and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, has successfully tested the 100% electric Artemis EF-12 Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) at the Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm. This milestone marks a pivotal step toward decarbonizing offshore wind operations, showcasing the viability of zero-emission crew transfer solutions

Electric Foiling CTV Charts New Course for Offshore Crew Transfer Operations

Workboat365 - 09/07/2025

Marine renewable energy pioneer Seaturns has successfully raised €2.45 million in a funding round to accelerate the industrialisation of its patented wave energy technology. The investment, primarily conducted through the Keenest platform, saw participation from long-standing shareholders Team For The Planet and Sébastien Duez, alongside new investor Lawrence Sigaud (Deputy CEO of Seaturns)

Seaturns Secures €2.45M Funding to Scale Wave Energy Technology

Workboat365 - 07/07/2025

Belgium's ambitious Princess Elisabeth offshore energy hub project achieved a significant milestone yesterday with the ceremonial first steel cut for its high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) infrastructure at HSM Offshore Energy's shipyard in Schiedam. This critical phase of construction will see the fabrication of specialized modules that will form the backbone of Belgium's first artificial energy island, located 45 km off the coast.

First Steel Cut Marks Start of Offshore Energy Hub

Workboat365 - 26/06/2025

Harlyn, an engineering-led transportation company, announce the safe and successful completion of mobilisation works for the JD Assister vessel, equipped with the advanced Helix Robotics Solutions i-Plough spread, at the Port of Blyth. The operation was executed to the highest quality and safety standards.

Harlyn Completes Mobilisation for the i-Plough Project

Workboat365 - 19/06/2025

NKT invests in the powerful subsea trencher NKT T3600 to enhance the protection of power cable infrastructure, which is critical to ensuring the security of supply and the transition to renewable energy. This investment is further supported by UK-based sup-pliers and strengthens NKT’s complete cable solutions for reliable project execution with greater performance whilst reducing risk. Press Releases & Events NKT strengthens offshore power cable installation with the world’s most powerful subsea trencher NKT_T3600_logo (5).png

NKT Invests In The World’s Most Powerful Subsea Trencher

Workboat365 - 13/06/2025

Since 2019, Vestas, a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, has been utilising BareFLEET to enhance the efficiency and performance of its offshore wind operations. The system has been implemented across their CTV (Crew Transfer Vessel) and SOV (Service Operation Vessel) charter fleet, playing a critical role in daily decision-making and long-term operational strategy.

Vestas Optimises Offshore Operations with BareFLEET

Workboat365 - 05/06/2025

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