BATTERY ROOM DAMEN RSD TUG 2513 ELECTRIC

Inside the design of next-generation electric tugs

2026-02-18T16:35:00+00:00By Michael Nash

With developments in battery technologies, energy management systems and power electronics, could the electric tug segment see a design evolution and operational shift?

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BATTERY ROOM DAMEN RSD TUG 2513 ELECTRIC

Inside the design of next-generation electric tugs

2026-02-18T16:35:00+00:00By Michael Nash

With developments in battery technologies, energy management systems and power electronics, could the electric tug segment see a design evolution and operational shift?

Andrew Southwood

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2026-02-18T10:46:00+00:00By Andrew Southwood, Marine Finance, Siemens Financial Services UK

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Thrusting into autonomous navigation

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Sleipner (Side-Power) Thruster Systems are heading into autonomous operations as thruster controls become a new standard offering within autonomy and remote vessel control software.

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Steel out, modular eco-friendly polyurethane in

2026-02-17T15:51:00+00:00By Seawork Press FP

Buoyant Works has unveiled FlexLanding, an innovative new design that replaces traditional steel boat landing ladder systems for CSOVs and offshore wind turbines.

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€17.5 million contract for Coastal Patrol Vessel

2026-02-16T16:18:00+00:00By Seawork Press FP

It’s a homegrown win for ISKRA Shipyard as the yard is selected to build a €17.5 million Coastal Patrol Vessel (CPV) for the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Croatia.

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Dutch pavilion scores a hat-trick at Seawork

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Maritime & Offshore NL will once again host Dutch companies in the Netherlands Pavilion this year, exhibiting at Seawork for the third time.

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Licence to construct 60-metre Autonomous Ship agreed

2026-02-12T16:18:00+00:00By Seawork Press FP

Damen Shipyards Group has announced a licence agreement with Blue Water Autonomy, a Boston-based technology and shipbuilding company. 

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WATCH: Mooring incidents – familiarity can breed contempt

2026-02-18T14:21:00+00:00

IMCA issues a marine safety warning after a mooring incident very nearly caused serious injury during tanker operations

BATTERY ROOM DAMEN RSD TUG 2513 ELECTRIC

Inside the design of next-generation electric tugs

2026-02-18T16:35:00+00:00By Michael Nash

With developments in battery technologies, energy management systems and power electronics, could the electric tug segment see a design evolution and operational shift?

Andrew Southwood

Decarbonising near-shore fleets: Navigating change and seizing opportunity

2026-02-18T10:46:00+00:00By Andrew Southwood, Marine Finance, Siemens Financial Services UK

BATTERY ROOM DAMEN RSD TUG 2513 ELECTRIC

Inside the design of next-generation electric tugs

2026-02-18T16:35:00+00:00By Michael Nash

With developments in battery technologies, energy management systems and power electronics, could the electric tug segment see a design evolution and operational shift?

Andrew Southwood

Decarbonising near-shore fleets: Navigating change and seizing opportunity

2026-02-18T10:46:00+00:00By Andrew Southwood, Marine Finance, Siemens Financial Services UK

The image shows a Briggs Marine Cable Lay Vessel in action

Scottish subsea cable programme for Briggs

2026-02-17T13:41:00+00:00

Briggs Marine has been appointed to SSEN Distribution’s multi-year subsea programme to strengthen electricity links 

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Ports of the future: safer, smarter and always on

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