Vessels & Shipyards

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Modelling likely take-up suggests a capacity crunch is just a question of time, writes Rostom Merzouki, VP, global sustainability, ABS.

16th October 2025

Can shipyard capacity match surging demand for energy efficiency retrofits?

16th October 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Ocean services provider DeepOcean has entered into a charter agreement with from Glomar Offshore to use multipurpose support vessel Glomar Supporter to enhance the company’s offering to offshore industries.

15th October 2025

DeepOcean to use Glomar Supporter to enhance offering

15th October 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

As a commercial enterprise, a shipyard typically generates comparatively low margins at best, even when business is buoyant. Today’s high material costs, intensely price-competitive global environment, and growing vessel complexity, increase the…

9th October 2025

Digital transformation imperative not optional

9th October 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

SAL Heavy Lift has acquired two semi-submersible deck carriers, marking a major expansion of its specialised transport capabilities.

22nd September 2025

SAL Heavy Lift expands fleet

22nd September 2025

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Wärtsilä has been contracted to deliver a fully integrated electric propulsion package with waterjets for two new high-speed catamaran ferries ordered by Danish operator Molslinjen. The vessels, which will be battery-electric, are…

10th September 2025

Battery-electric catamarans for Kattegat route to feature Wärtsilä waterjet propulsion

10th September 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

GC Rieber Shipping has signed a letter of intent with GC Rieber Minerals and Franzefoss Minerals for the construction of a fully electric, battery-powered freight carrier.

8th September 2025

GC Rieber signs letter of intent for fully electric freight carrier

8th September 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

EuroAfrica has confirmed that it will introduce Syroco Live on its multipurpose vessel M/V ESL Australia. The system will deliver advanced performance routing and decision support as the ship operates between Europe…

3rd September 2025

Syroco Live deployed on ESL Australia to support safe, sustainable operations

3rd September 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Wallenius Lines has strengthened its fleet with the acquisition of the vessels m/v Don Juan and m/v Turandot, both of which will now sail under the Swedish flag. 

1st September 2025

New acquisitions strengthen Wallenius Lines’ role in Sweden’s defence

1st September 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VesselBot has released its latest quarterly analysis of maritime emissions, covering the period April to June 2025. The study, based on data from 72,516 voyages undertaken by 4,865 vessels, highlights shifts in…

28th August 2025

Maritime emissions fall 4.5% in Q2 2025 despite fleet growth, VesselBot data shows

28th August 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

ABS has awarded Classification to the Saildrone Surveyor, a fully autonomous deepwater unmanned surface vehicle (USV).

27th August 2025

ABS grants Class to Saildrone’s largest autonomous survey vessel

27th August 2025