Marine Industry News

Highfield Boats is launching a new division – Highfield PRT (Patrol/Rescue/Tactical) – designed for professional marine users. The new business unit has been established to support demanding commercial and institutional …

Superyacht Summit Türkiye returns to Istanbul on 4–5 November, bringing together professionals from yacht building, brokerage, design, finance, technology and yacht management to discuss market conditions and the future of …

Archaeologists examining remains near Kekova Island off the Turkish coast believe they have identified the earliest known shipwreck, with pottery recovered there suggesting the vessel sank between 4,400 and 4,700 …

“Captains have more and more information and regulations to deal with, and we felt there had to be a simpler way of bringing together what actually matters to their yacht,” …

Superyacht recruitment platform Yotspot has expanded into shoreside recruitment, giving marine businesses access to its community of more than 180,000 members as it broadens its offering beyond onboard crew placement. …

Ravenna Futura, a fully electric, zero-emission workboat, has been launched in Ravenna, Italy. The 15-metre vessel was built to operate in the Port of Ravenna, using lithium and lead battery …

Rolls-Royce Power Systems has signed a licensing agreement with Saudi Engines Manufacturing Company (Makeen) to manufacture and assemble mtu Series 2000 marine engines in Saudi Arabia. Rolls-Royce says it is …

Amsterdam-based startup Roboat, which develops autonomy systems for waterborne transport, has appointed Joshua Jordan as CEO. Jordan succeeds co-founder Ynse Deinema, who is stepping down from the role after four …

A new event for marine professionals, the Nordic Marine Expo, will take place at Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre from 18–21 February 2027. The first day, Thursday 18 February, will …

Rob Loder, Marine Accident Investigation Branch’s (MAIB) chief inspector of marine accidents, has issued what he terms a “rallying call”. He wants all “in the marine sector to contribute to …

The UK government has announced funding for two maritime projects to be delivered by British companies, including three floating docks for the Royal Navy’s submarine service and a new marine …

Work has begun to remove the masts from the SS Richard Montgomery, a Second World War wreck that has remained in the Thames Estuary since 1944 with an estimated 1,400 …

Maple Group has acquired Fladderak Industriële Verpakkingen, expanding its capacity for handling industrial and specialised project cargo from the Port of Rotterdam. “For the long-term interests of the company, I …

International consulting and engineering company Elomatic has appointed Michael O’Sullivan as president of Elomatic Consulting Inc., to build customer relations and Elomatic’s presence within Canadian and US marine and defence …

Nord Gas Solutions to supply VOC recovery systems for two purpose-built OSVs Nord Gas Solutions will supply volatile organic compound (VOC) recovery systems for two purpose-built offshore support vessels (OSVs) …

At least eight people have died and 17 remain missing after a ferry carrying 259 passengers and eight crew members capsized and sank off northern Cyprus on Sunday (30 August …

Teledyne FLIR Marine has introduced the FLIR M364C-USV, a multispectral maritime camera system developed for autonomous and uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). The system combines thermal and visible imaging in a …

Canadian electric boatbuilder and outboard manufacturer Vision Marine Technologies has signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) for a proposed merger with an unnamed private firm operating in the defence …

New Zealand-based electric marine company Vessev will build new electric hydrofoil vessels for ferry operator FlyTahoe of Lake Tahoe in California. The company, led by co-founder and CEO Eric Laakmann, …

Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has announced a €6.98m investment to expand the Vestdavit production facility in Redzikowo, Poland, in partnership with the Pomeranian …

British startup SailLink will trial a wind-powered passenger ferry between Shoreham-by-Sea in West Sussex and Fécamp in Normandy from 8 to 13 September 2026, with the six-day service intended to …

British defence and marine protection specialist Air Sea Land Group (ASL GRP) has expanded its commercial team with two new appointments: a new marketing and communications manager and the promotion …

Rolls-Royce Power Systems will present a series of new propulsion technologies and service solutions at SMM 2026, with a focus on improving efficiency, reducing emissions and supporting the transition to …

Engineering and design consultancy BMT has acquired Australian naval architecture firm One2three Naval Architects. The acquisition strengthens BMT’s position in commercial and specialist vessel design, adding expertise in high-speed ferries, …

A Russian warship carried out a rare live-fire artillery exercise in international waters just 40 nautical miles (74km) south of the English city of Plymouth on Monday, while under close …

UK companies Archipelago Yachts and Chartwell Marine have completed a demonstration of a methanol-powered range extension system designed for electric vessels. According to the two firms, the system delivers an …

Work to remove the masts from the SS Richard Montgomery will begin in early September, the UK government has confirmed, after plans from 2022 were delayed. The SS Richard Montgomery …

Sherwin-Williams has launched Heat-Flex AEB (Advanced Energy Barrier), a thermal insulative coating designed to prevent corrosion under insulation (CUI) by replacing traditional mineral-based insulation systems. Neil Wilds (global product director) …

Saronic has launched its first Mirage, a 52ft dual-use autonomous surface vessel (ASV), which joins the 24ft Corsair and 180ft Marauder as the third platform in the company’s fleet. Mirage …

RAD Propulsion, a UK-based developer of electric marine propulsion systems, has completed a £4.4m funding round to support the development of autonomous vessel technologies for defence and commercial applications. The …

Hydrogen propulsion has cleared another milestone on its journey from demonstration projects to commercial deployment. Lloyd’s Register has issued the first Type Approval Certificate for a 100 per cent hydrogen-fuelled, …

A retired British couple sailing in the English Channel have described a “surreal” encounter with a Russian warship after warning shots were fired nearby during an incident south of the …

As marine businesses continue to assess demand across both commercial and leisure sectors, Nakashima Marine Propulsion says diversification across markets, products and regions is helping it maintain growth despite global …

Commercial marine markets are providing greater opportunities for growth and innovation than leisure boating, according to Seaglaze Marine Windows, as confidence returns across the marine sector and customers become more …

Two members of a US Army helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday were rescued by a US Navy sea drone. This is the first time the …

Seawork kicks off tomorrow, running 9 to 11 June 2026, bringing together an international exhibition and conference programme focused on the commercial marine and workboat sectors. Held annually at Mayflower …

Austrian maritime technology company Sea.AI has been awarded a public tender by Spain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) to provide AI-powered maritime machine vision systems …

German outboard developer and manufacturer, Neander Marine, has appointed two new distribution partners in Vietnam and Singapore as it expands its distributor network across Asia. The appointments form part of …

Swedish industrial radio control manufacturer Allgon has appointed Maria Lexe as chief technology and product officer, a newly created position that brings together responsibility for technology and product strategy. The …

Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against the operator of the container ship Dali and one of its technical supervisors over the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, …

A nonprofit and a commercial fishing cooperative has partnered with ePropulsion to put a new high-voltage electric workboat into use for a daily lobster co-op service. ePropulsion’s electric propulsion system …

RAD, which specialises in electric propulsion and maritime autonomy, has appointed Chris Shepherd to lead the expansion of its defence business, effective 1 May 2026. Shepherd joins RAD at a …

A cyber solutions company has warned that being off the grid is a safety illusion. This comes as tracking data appears to show that there’s been a system in place …

HMS Victory is having its remaining masts removed during three overnight crane lifts this week, as work continues on ‘The Big Repair’, the ten-year £42m conservation programme for Nelson’s flagship …

Zelim says its AI-enabled Zoe man-overboard (MOB) detection system has received ISO 21195:2020 certification from classification society Lloyd’s Register, following a 90-day testing period. ISO 21195 is a global benchmark …

British RIB and Solas tender manufacturer Rib-X International is nearing completion of a defence contract to deliver and outfit six Solas Fast Rescue Craft rigid inflatable boats for global defence …

Chinese outboard manufacturer ExploMar has secured an order at CIBS (China International Boat Show) 2026, after signing an agreement with Caverton Offshore Support Group for 20 electric propulsion systems and …

Swedish startup Zparq, which develops compact electric marine motors, is entering the industrial marine market with an OEM electric propulsion system based on a 10 kW submersible motor weighing 4kg. …

Swedish electric vessel manufacturer Candela Technology AB has outlined a leadership transition, with founder and CEO Gustav Hasselskog stepping down after 11 years in the role and Sofia Graflund appointed …

The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes a limited reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, in theory offering a narrow window for shipping despite …