EcoPro retrofit device from Ecomotus aims to improve diesel combustion and reduce emissions without the need for major vessel modifications.

The award of a contract to design and build two multifunctional vessels marks a major milestone in General Lighthouse Authority Trinity House's Future Afloat fleet renewal programme.

Regulatory uncertainty is placing growing pressure on shipowners to make investment decisions robust enough to hold up across multiple possible futures, according to DNV’s Maritime Forecast to 2050, published in August.

Bollinger Shipyards has opened a new 7,200ft² workforce training centre at its Gulfport, Mississippi facility, developed in partnership with the Submarine Industrial Base Program Office and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

Windcoop has placed a binding order for what is being described as the world’s first sail-powered containership, with construction due to begin at RMK Marine’s shipyard in Türkiye in 2026.

Resolve Marine has started one of the UK’s most sensitive wreck salvage operations – the removal of the three masts of the SS Richard Montgomery, a sight that has become iconic for residents around the Thames Estuary.

Amy McLellan examines how the RNLI, now entering its third century, is reconfiguring its fleet and redesigning its inshore rescue capability to reflect changes in how we use the sea.

The future of maritime patrol missions lies in smart and scalable autonomous fleets, with naval architects key to driving their performance, explains Martin Conway.

A rubber expansion joint, years overdue for replacement, triggered a complete blackout on the Interislander ro-pax ferry Kaitaki off Wellington Harbour in January 2023. Iain MacIntyre reports on the investigation, the prosecution and the questions that remain.

The shift from heavy fuel oil to low-carbon alternatives promises deep emissions cuts but it also introduces a new generation of safety challenges. The challenge now is ensuring the industry meets its decarbonisation goals without compromising on safety. 

Hydrogen is moving from pilot projects to mainstream maritime adoption, with landmark vessel orders and emerging bunkering hubs signalling growing industry confidence.

Naval shipbuilding in Chile is no longer just about replacing ageing fleets, it is a long-term national endeavour that demands sustained collaboration between government, industry and academia to build lasting engineering, industrial and technological capability.