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Norwegian Cruise Line and Fincantieri celebrate float out of all-new Norwegian Aqua

Today’s launching of Norwegian Aqua signifies the completion of the external work done on the ship readying it for its April 2025 debut.

Steerprop to supply propulsion for Canadian Coast Guard

Steerprop has been chosen to provide a comprehensive Polar Class 4 (PC 4) propulsion package for the Canadian Coast Guard's Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs) renewal program.

£8m funding to boost AI in maritime industry

The UK government has launched an £8m Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund to drive maritime innovation and harness the benefits of AI to boost productivity.

Damen launches pilot project for circular shipbreaking

Damen Shipyards Group is launching a pilot project in which a small tug will be dismantled at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam’s Botlek site in a circular way and entirely in line with the EU regulations.

Six new Sallaum Lines vessels to drive sustainability with Wärtsilä solutions

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply a range of solutions aimed at minimising the carbon footprint of six new Pure Car Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels being built for Dubai based Sallaum Lines DMCC.

Damen contracts Kongsberg Maritime to supply propeller systems for ASW-frigates

As part of this contract, Kongsberg will supply four shipsets of its controllable pitch propeller systems and associated equipment

Partners successfully trial remote-controlled scraping robot

NYK, Nippon Paper Industries, Chinougijutsu, and Iwakuni Sangyo Unyu have conducted a successful trial of a remote-controlled robot that scrapes wood chips in the hold of a wood-chip carrier.

Octopus inspires new suction mechanism for robots

A new robotic suction cup which can grasp rough, curved and heavy stone, has been developed by scientists at the University of Bristol.

Cunard officially welcomes new ship Queen Anne with ceremony at Fincantieri shipyard

Queen Anne, the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag – and the third built by Fincantieri – will now set sail for Southampton

Giant rogue waves: Southern Ocean expedition reveals wind as key cause

A rogue wave is a single swell that is much higher than nearby waves, which can damage ships or coastal infrastructure.

Wärtsilä solutions selected for three new Very Large Ethane Gas Carriers

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply cargo handling and fuel supply systems for three new large sized ethane gas carrier (VLEC) vessels.

Eelume partners with Exail to equip all-terrain AUVs with advanced navigation systems

Exail has been selected by Eelume to supply its Phins Compact C3 Inertial Navigation System (INS) for Eelume's new S-Series all-terrain Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs).

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