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Ship&Offshore
31.08.2026
Shipbuilding

Royal T Shipyards promotes electric Gadus bulkers

Netherlands-based Royal T Shipyard has delivered the first in a series of four zero-emission electric bulk carriers to Faroe Islands-based Navigare Shipping. Developed for owners operating in the 5,000-6,000dwt segment, the Gadus Battery Electric…

Ship&Offshore
31.08.2026
SMM - Before and after the show

Hamburg at your fingertips: A cultural journey through the city

Hamburg has established itself as a city where visitors can discover far more than maritime business and innovation. With more than 100 museums and renowned exhibition venues, the city offers a wide range of cultural experiences that are well worth…

Ship&Offshore
31.08.2026
SMM - Exhibitor News

The Switch reports record order run

Helsinki-based electronics specialist, The Switch, has notched up record orders for marine electric machines in the last few months. The company has received 13 orders since the beginning of June, with July its best-ever month. The order spree has…

Ship&Offshore
31.08.2026
SMM - Exhibitor News

ACR and Ocean Signal call for shift to electronic flares

ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal are calling for a global transition from pyrotechnic to electronic flares ahead of SMM 2026 in Hamburg.

At the show, the companies will present the RTCM 13200.0-compliant ACR ResQFlare PRO and Ocean Signal rescueME…

Ship&Offshore
31.08.2026
SMM - Exhibitor News

BIO-UV Group upgrades BIO-SEA control panel with traffic-light system

BIO-UV Group has upgraded the control panel for its BIO-SEA ballast water management system, adding a colour-coded traffic-light display to help crews monitor treatment capacity and filter performance in challenging water conditions.

The new…

Ship&Offshore
31.08.2026
SMM - Exhibitor News

NORKA unveils new maritime lighting range

Luminaire manufacturer, NORKA, has revealed plans to target the maritime and offshore markets with a range of lighting systems designed to meet the specific requirements of the two challenging sectors. “NORKA is known for waterproof, robust…

Ship&Offshore
28.08.2026
SMM - Programme Highlights

Iconic propeller in front of exhibition halls heralds the start of SMM 2026

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…

Ship&Offshore
28.08.2026
SMM - Exhibitor News

bound4blue sees wind sail into maritime’s mainstream

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…

Ship&Offshore
28.08.2026
SMM - Exhibitor News

Bureau Veritas charts the future of ship inspection

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…

Ship&Offshore
28.08.2026
SMM - Exhibitor News

Twin foils make the rudder part of the propulsion system

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…