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Collaboration for monitoring and restoring Europe’s kelp forests

Developing an efficient monitoring solution to support sustainable sea forest management, restoration, and conservation

Damen and Windcat introduce a new class of offshore support vessels

The vessels will combine a large open deck with a subsea crane with fuel efficient operations and comfortable, high-quality accommodation

Joint Declaration of Baltic Sea Security for protecting critical infrastructure

The 2022 sabotage of gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea marked a turning point: maritime infrastructure is no longer seen as a passive utility, but as a strategic asset at risk of disruption

Will operate with Wärtsilä cargo handling, fuel- and reliquefaction systems

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions will supply a range of solutions for a new LNG Bunkering Vessel built at the Jiangnan Shipyard in China

Team Norway Pavilion Receives Honour at Marintec China

At Marintec China 2025, Norway takes centre stage - celebrating its leadership in sustainable and digital maritime solutions.

Stena Line Celebrates Naming Ceremony of Stena Futura

Belfast Harbour hosts first ship naming ceremony in two decades

 

Odfjell SE and Nissen Kaiun Co., Ltd establish joint venture

Joint venture for operation of chemical tankers out of Bergen, Norway

 

Wärtsilä hybrid propulsion system for Aasen Shipping’s bulk carrier series

Wärtsilä will supply an integrated hybrid propulsion system for a bulk carrier vessel being built at the Royal Bodewes shipyard in the Netherlands for Norwegian shipowner Aasen Shipping

 

Schottel to equip series of electric ferries for CMAL

Will supply rudder propellers for a new series of seven electric double-ended ferries by Scotland’s state-owned Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited

 

Hoyer and VMS Group create a global one-stop partner

The new company combines complementary strengths to deliver a unique global offering for power and motion solutions across marine and industrial markets

Havila Voyages secures long-term financing

New agreement provides 15-year financing that ensures predictability and room for maneuvering for the continued operation and development of the coastal route between Bergen and Kirkenes

 

Electric hydrofoil on the Trondheim Fjord

Frostabåten will begin test sailings on the Trondheim Fjord using the electric hydrofoil vessel Candela P-12

MacGregor secured order for nine new RoPax vessels

This significant order includes cargo access equipment for three vessels for Finnlines, four for Grimaldi Euromed, and two for Minoan Lines

 

Samskip officially launches direct Morocco–Europe service

Samskip announces the official launch of its new shortsea service connecting Agadir and Casablanca directly with the UK and the Netherlands

Skipsteknisk to design research vessel for Taiwan

The design contract will be the largest assignment Skipsteknisk has carried out to date in the research ship segment

 

Echandia to supply new battery system for the electric ferry, Ellen

Ellen was the world’s first long-range, pure electric ferry and a symbol of zero-emission passenger transport

 

Norwegian Greentech to supply complete water treatment system to Nordic Halibut

Has entered into an agreement with Nordic Halibut AS to deliver a complete water treatment system for the company’s new halibut facility in Torjulvågen, Tingvoll

 

Wärtsilä to expand its main spare parts distribution centre

Will expand its main spare parts distribution centre in Kampen, the Netherlands, by 40%

 

Buksér og Berging and Svitzer join forces

Svitzer Group A/S (Svitzer), has acquired a 66.6% stake in leading Norwegian towage and marine service company, Buksér og Berging AS

Breakthrough Contract for Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaker

Echandia, the leading Swedish supplier of advanced maritime battery systems, has secured an order from ABB to supply a 3.7 MWh battery system for a new hybrid icebreaker vessel

 

C-LARS delivers new state-of-the-art launch and recovery system

Delivers its new state of the art Launch and Recovery System to Helix Robotics Solutions in the United States to elevate their current fleet of systems

 

Goltens signs MOU with WE Tech Solutions

The goal is to deliver seamless projects that significantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions, accelerating shipowners' decarbonization journey

Berge Rederi signs contract with Wattlab to outfit coaster BRF Froan with 96 Solar Flatracks

World’s largest, zero-emission, battery powered bulk carrier will get a solar energy system producing 172,8 kWp

Wärtsilä and Sinocrew partner to establish a training centre in Chinaindustry

Technology group Wärtsilä and Sinocrew Maritime Services have inaugurated an advanced maritime simulation suite in Beihai, China

ABB Azipod propulsion to power new Canadian icebreaker, ‘Polar Max’

The icebreaker is expected to enter service by 2030  

Stena Line acquires Wasaline

Taking over operations of the ferry route between Umeå in Sweden and Vaasa in Finland

Berg Propulsion secures second Arriva retrofit project

Confirmation that a propulsion system retrofit is achieving fuel savings of 10 percent

Norway and India strengthen maritime cooperation

Norway and India are strengthening cooperation on sustainable shipping and maritime innovation

Viking to deliver patrol vessels to Norwegian Customs Service

Has signed a contract with Tolletaten to deliver a fleet of cutting-edge patrol and fast response craft

Historic third direct service between the Port of Gothenburg and Asia

First time in the port’s 400-year history with three direct services to and from Asia