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,...
Commercial, Workboat and Defence
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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...
Babcock announces capability centre location in Plymouth, UK
Defence company Babcock International Group has confirmed the location for its new Capability Centre in Plymouth, on the UK’s...
C-Quip launches commercial marine equipment website
C-Quip Marine Equipment has launched a new website, which will act as a dedicated online platform for the commercial...
Fuel strategies shift amid market volatility
As volatility in energy markets pushes operators to rethink how they power their fleets, BAR Technologies – a spin-off...
New maritime scholarship aims to fast-track green ship design innovation
Thordon Bearings and the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) have joined forces to establish a new...
Candela raises €30m to build new factory as production increases
Electric vessel manufacturer Candela has raised €30m in a funding round to expand its production capacity, including the construction...
TMS signs European distribution partnership
Specialist marine trade distributor Technical Marine Supplies (TMS) has signed a distribution agreement with FT Technologies to supply the company’s FT...
Lloyd’s Register approves graphene hull coating promising up to 10% fuel savings
GIT Coatings has received type approval and technical assurance from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its graphene-based foul-release hull coating,...
Oil tankers hit, GPS spoofed and ships stranded: confusion spreads across Strait of Hormuz
As of 13 March 2026, at least six or seven vessels – including oil tankers – have been struck...
