Spain’s bound4blue says “acceptance, appreciation and adoption” of wind propulsion is growing exponentially within the maritime industry, with an increasing number of orders, installations and third-party approvals bringing a new generation of…

As the maritime industry gathers at SMM, much of the efficiency discussion will focus on fuels, engines and emissions control. Yet one of the most familiar components on board, the rudder, also has an important role to play. Conventional rudders…

SMM’s landmark has returned to the Hamburg exhibition grounds. A 35.5-tonne ship propeller, supplied by Mecklenburger Metallguss GmbH (MMG), was installed in front of the Central Entrance yesterday, marking the final countdown to SMM 2026.

Measuring…

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) will showcase its latest products and services at SMM 2026, as digitalisation reshapes classification and shipping. Taking center stage is BV’s AGS 3D, an advanced digital inspection system that transforms survey…

The UK-flagged research vessel RRS James Cook has arrived at Balaena’s Falmouth facility to begin refit and maintenance work under a multi-million-pound contract with the National Oceanography Centre (NOC).

The agreement covers refit and maintenance…

Scottish state-owned shipbuilder Ferguson Marine has launched a voluntary redundancy programme that could reduce its workforce by almost a quarter as the yard faces uncertainty over future vessel orders.

The Port Glasgow shipyard currently employs…

Harland & Wolff is to invest GBP 3 million (EUR 3.47 million) in a major refurbishment of its landmark Samson and Goliath cranes as part of a wider programme of upgrades linked to the Royal Navy's Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme.

The crane…

Econowind is carrying out VentoFoil wind-assisted propulsion installations on five vessels during August, with retrofit projects progressing simultaneously at three shipyards in Germany and the Netherlands.

The installations cover the Dutch-flagged …