Designed by Canada’s Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) and built by Turkey’s Sanmar Shipyards, BB ElectRA has been hailed as Northern Europe’s first fully electric tug. 

CA Shanghai is the latest-generation container vessel for Yangon Port Limited, developed by Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI). This vessel, the first in a series of four newbuilds, will be mainly used for the transportation of container cargoes in southeast Asia.

The first-in-class 15m multi-role pilot boat DHB Diligent, built by Holyhead Marine Services, North Wales, for the Port of Dover, was hailed, at the time of its delivery in August 2024, as the first new pilot boat to enter service at the port in nearly 20 years.

Cochin Shipyard Limited has built India’s first fully indigenous hydrogen fuel cell-powered, battery-operated ferry, showcasing LT-PEM technology. Producing only water and heat, the vessel highlights a significant step toward maritime decarbonisation and demonstrates the potential of scalable, clean propulsion solutions.

Guardian is a groundbreaking unmanned recovery vessel (URV) designed to enhance maritime safety through cutting-edge technology and innovative design. Developed by Zelim, the vessel represents a paradigm shift in rescue operations by prioritising efficiency, reliability and reduced risk to human operators.

Huang He Kou is a pure car truck carrier (PCTC) built by Guangzhou Shipyard International Company Limited (GSI), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). 

Tugboat Iron Dove was specifically designed with the capacity to handle exceptionally challenging operations. This innovative vessel stands out not only for its operational capabilities and power but also for its propulsion technology.

The Damen ASD Tug 2111 strengthens Emden’s port operations with more than 50tonnes of bollard pull, IMO Tier III compliance and patented Twin Fin technology. Combining compact dimensions, manoeuvrability and sustainable performance, it signals evolving demands in modern tug design.

Purus Tigers 1839 is the fourth FCS 2710 Hybrid design delivered by Damen Shipyards to Purus. The 26.8m loa vessel has been designed to provide low-emission crew transfer services to the offshore wind sector. 

Reach Subsea’s REACH REMOTE 1 shows how uncrewed vessels can reshape offshore operations. Combining remote ROV deployment, hybrid-electric propulsion and advanced survey technology, it improves safety, lowers emissions and boosts subsea efficiency.

RV Djildjit Kaartadjiny is a joint production from Southerly Designs and shipbuilder Dongara Marine, the duo behind the fishing vessel Raging Bull (see Significant Small Ships of 2021). 

RV Resilience is a hybrid research vessel designed by global digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther and built by Snow & Company, which was delivered to the US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in July 2024.