Maine’s Island Institute demos new electric workboat with ePropulsion partnership
A nonprofit and a commercial fishing cooperative has partnered with ePropulsion to put a new high-voltage electric workboat into...
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RAD makes new appointment to lead defence business expansion
RAD, which specialises in electric propulsion and maritime autonomy, has appointed Chris Shepherd to lead the expansion of its...
The secret digital language of the Strait of Hormuz
A cyber solutions company has warned that being off the grid is a safety illusion. This comes as tracking...
Video: Watch as HMS Victory masts removed during major repairs
HMS Victory is having its remaining masts removed during three overnight crane lifts this week, as work continues on...
AI-powered MOB system gains Lloyd’s Register certification after 90-day trial
Zelim says its AI-enabled Zoe man-overboard (MOB) detection system has received ISO 21195:2020 certification from classification society Lloyd’s Register,...
Rib-X International nears completion of first defence contract
British RIB and Solas tender manufacturer Rib-X International is nearing completion of a defence contract to deliver and outfit...
ExploMar seals electric ferry propulsion deal for Nigeria
Chinese outboard manufacturer ExploMar has secured an order at CIBS (China International Boat Show) 2026, after signing an agreement...
Zparq enters industrial marine market with electric propulsion system
Swedish startup Zparq, which develops compact electric marine motors, is entering the industrial marine market with an OEM electric...
Candela CEO steps down, replacement named
Swedish electric vessel manufacturer Candela Technology AB has outlined a leadership transition, with founder and CEO Gustav Hasselskog stepping...
Strait of Hormuz ‘reopening’ offers limited relief for shipping
The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes a limited reopening of the Strait...
Cruise ship runs aground off Fiji island where Cast Away filmed
A cruise vessel operated by Blue Lagoon Cruises has run aground on a reef near Monuriki Island in Fiji...
