Shipbuilding & Components News
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Damen Announces Completion of Sea Trials for Latest BC Island Class Ferry
The Damen Shipyards Group has announced the successful completion of a set of sea trials for the latest Island Class ferry for BC Ferries.
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Launch of the Italian Navy’s “Quirinale” Major Hydro-Oceanographic Ship
Fincantieri launches the Italian Navy’s new Major Hydro-Oceanographic Ship Quirinale, a low-emission, high-tech vessel.
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Wärtsilä to Supply Electric Propulsion System for High-Speed Molslinjen Ferry
Wärtsilä will supply a fully integrated electric propulsion system for a brand-new high-speed catamaran ferry being built for Molslinjen.
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Fincantieri Foundation: The History Of Italian Shipbuilding - Available in Bookstores
Fondazione Fincantieri launches a new publishing series with the release of a book exploring the history of Italian shipbuilding.
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Belgium: Baltic Workboats to Build Electric Passenger Ferry for Service on River Scheldt
Belgian fleet operator VLOOT DAB has contracted Baltic Workboats to build an electric passenger ferry for operations on the River Scheldt.
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Fincantieri Group: Vard to Build Four New Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Vard secures a €200m+ contract from Ocean Infinity to design and build four multi-purpose robotic vessels, advancing unmanned and remote mar…
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ABB to Supply Power, Propulsion and Control Technology for BC Ferries Vessels
ABB will supply a package of power, propulsion and control technology for four new double-ended passenger and car ferries.
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Fincantieri Group: Wass Secures Contract to Supply Torpedoes to the Indian Navy
Fincantieri’s WASS secures a €200M contract to supply Black Shark Advanced torpedoes for India’s Scorpène-class submarines.
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Clippership & KM Yachtbuilders to Construct Zero Emission 24-Metre Vessel
Clippership has completed the design of its first zero emission 24-metre class vessel, with construction to be handled in the Netherlands.
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A Year of Fincantieri Foundation: History, Innovation, and Social Impact
Fincantieri Foundation advances Italian shipbuilding heritage, innovation, and social impact through research, education, and community prog…
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Fincantieri Agrees Extension of the Maturity of the Loan Granted to Virgin Cruises
Fincantieri extends Virgin Cruises loan to 2030 as operating performance has had significant improvement following Covid-19 impact.
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UUC PM Azimuth Thruster Range Extended
Kongsberg expanded its UUC PM azimuth thruster range, delivering enhanced efficiency, reliability, and performance for offshore and marine a…
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Auramarine to Deliver Advanced Fuel Supply Systems for New Finnlines Vessels
Auramarine has been awarded a contract to deliver advanced fuel supply systems for a set of three new RoPax vessels ordered by Finnlines.
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Steel Cutting Ceremony Marks Start of Construction of New Support Ship at Appledore
Construction has begun on a new modern support ship for the Royal Navy following a steel cutting ceremony in Appledore.
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ABB to Power Hybrid-Electric Vessels for Washington State Ferries
Washington State Ferries has selected ABB to provide hybrid-electric propulsion systems for its first two 160-auto ferries.
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Anemoi Marine Technologies Completes Rotor Sail Retrofit on Bulk Carrier
Anemoi Marine Technologies has completed a retrofit of the NSU TUBARAO bulk carrier following the installation of five 35m-tall Rotor Sails.
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BAR Technologies' WindWings Win Energy Transition Award
BAR Technologies has been awarded the 2025 GREEN4SEA-Europort Energy Transition Award for its WindWings technology.
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Harren Group Partners with Orca AI for Upcoming Build Projects
The Harren Group has partnered with maritime technology company Orca AI to strengthen navigational safety and operational efficiency.
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UK: Torpoint Ferry to Transition to Zero-Emission Alternative
A new project aims to convert the UK's Torpoint Ferry service to utilise a zero-emission transport alternative.
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Wärtsilä to Provide Key Components for New Catamaran Ferries in Denmark
Wärtsilä has been chosen to provide a fully integrated electric propulsion system with water jets for a set of high-speed catamaran ferries.
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Fincantieri and PGZ sign MoU to Support Poland’s Naval Modernization
Fincantieri and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. have signed an MoU during the MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition.
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Västtrafik to Test New Electric Hydrofoil Ferry in Gothenburg Archipelago
Västtrafik has announced it will carry out a pilot programme utilising a new electric hydrofoil ferry in the Gothenburg Archipelago.
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EV Maritime Launches First Pure-Battery Urban Ferry
EV Maritime has launched the EVM200, which will provide services between downtown Auckland & Half Moon Bay.
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Incat Tasmania to Design and Build Two Ferries for Molslinjen
Incat Tasmania has been selected to both design and build two new battery-electric ferries for Danish ferry operator Molslinjen.