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Nominees for the Innovation Award 2026

The winner will be selected by the Board of the Nor-Fishing Foundation and announced during Nor-Fishing 2026

Damen supplies Svitzer with ASD Tug 2312

New Damen harbour tug to support towage operations in Bristol, UK

Sallaum Lines Signs Order for One 8,600 CEU Newbuilding

The new vessel will be LNG dual-fuel and ammonia-ready, with delivery scheduled for 2029

Damen to refit four Royal Bahamas Defence Force vessels

Programme extends the operational life of the RBDF fleet and builds on more than a decade of partnership

Vard awarded contract to deliver to Trinity House

Contract with the British maritime safety and welfare organisation Trinity House for two multi-function Buoy and Lighthouse maintenance vessels

Why meaningful human control matters more as AI and autonomy advance

Artificial intelligence, automation and remote operations are transforming safety-critical industries at an unprecedented pace

Talent in Focus during SMM 2026

Showcases the attractiveness of maritime careers

Balenciaga Shipyard Restarts Operations

Historic Basque shipyard marks a new chapter after acquisition by SAFEEN Drydocks, part of AD Ports Group

Wärtsilä and Carnival Corporation extend long-standing collaboration

Have entered into an 8-year Lifecycle Agreement covering four cruise vessels within the Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line fleets

SMM 2026 launches dedicated Naval Hall

Brings toagether exhibition, conference programme and networking for maritime security and defence

Samskip strengthens hydrogen ambitions

Joins European initiative to accelerate the development of hydrogen infrastructure for zero-emission shipping

Kongsberg Maritime to strengthen marine propulsion offering

Announced an agreement to acquire the Swedish company Berg Propulsion AB

Cable storage and offshore service hub for the Baltic region

Long-term agreement with Smålandshamnar to establish a dedicated cable storage and offshore service yard in the Port of Oskarshamn, Sweden

Kongsberg Maritime secures Extended Thruster Coverage agreement

Agreement with KOTUG International to provide long-term propulsion service support for five newbuild Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tugs

Glamox Accelerates Defence Growth

Has entered into an agreement to acquire Consolite Technology Limited

Concordia Damen builds 2 new river cruisers for TUI River Cruise

TUI River Cruises further accelerates growth with two next generation new build ships for 2028

New Simulation Center around the Kongsberg Maritime simulation technology

Kongsberg Maritime, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Announce Landmark 76.5 MCAD Marine Innovation Simulation Centre of Excellence in Support of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy

Lehmann Marine Anchors Long-Term Growth

Presents a new extension to the headquarters facility in Hittfeld, near Hamburg

Med Marine orders third tug with steerprop propulsion

The propulsors will be installed on a Rascal 2100-Z series harbour tug designed by Robert Allan Ltd

Greater responsibility for maritime security in the north

Eleven European countries and Canada have decided to cooperate more closely

Wärtsilä propulsion solutions for Grimaldi Group

Will supply a range of propulsion solutions for nine newbuild ferry vessels for Grimaldi Group fleets

New Mediterranean Africa service

Ocean Network Express (ONE) launch new Mediterranean Africa Express Service

Advanced technology suite for next-generation NIOZ research vessel

Kongsberg has supplied a comprehensive package of advanced ocean science and navigation technologies for RV Anna Weber-van Bosse

Bernhard Schulte Offshore has reached a key milestone

‘Windea Clarke’ completes Bernhard Schulte Offshore’s quartet of new CSOVs 

Glamox strengthens its executive leadership team

Chief Business and Marketing Officer (CBMO) is  a newly established executive role and member of the Group Leadership Team

Powerful feature added

Allows external data integration directly into the chart.

Increased surveillance in Dover

The Port of Dover has installed an advanced monitoring system.

New name

The launch follows a recent acquisition.

European initiative for digital transformation

The project is funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Program.

Fassmer has placed a major order

The systems will be installed for an undisclosed customer.