Shipyards and Shipbuilding News | Advanced Maritime Technology International https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/shipyards-and-shipbuilding Mon, 18 May 2026 15:30:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/amt-logo-colour-square-150x150.png Shipyards and Shipbuilding News | Advanced Maritime Technology International https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/shipyards-and-shipbuilding 32 32 Wah Kwong NatPower and CKS sign MoU to advance maritime electrification https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/marine-renewables/wah-kwong-natpower-and-cks-sign-mou-to-advance-maritime-electrification.html Mon, 18 May 2026 15:30:25 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18847 Wah Kwong NatPower has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (CKS) to collaborate on the electrification of waterborne transportation in Hong Kong and the wider [...]

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]]> 18847 Robots and AI could help shipbuilders adapt to design changes https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/vessel-build-and-maintenance/robots-and-ai-could-help-shipbuilders-adapt-to-design-changes.html Thu, 14 May 2026 15:48:58 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18835 Researchers in the USA and Japan are developing robotic and AI systems to help shipbuilders identify and respond to deviations from planned designs during construction. Led by the University of [...]

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]]> 18835 Brim Explorer completes order for the construction of “world’s most efficient” battery-powered passenger vessels https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/new-vessels/brim-explorer-completes-order-for-the-construction-of-worlds-most-efficient-battery-powered-passenger-vessels.html Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:00:36 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18419 Norwegian tourism and technology company Brim Explorer has signed contracts for the construction of two battery-powered passenger vessels. The two high-speed trimarans are scheduled for delivery in spring 2027. Herde [...]

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]]> 18419 World’s largest battery electric ship begins harbor trials for the first time https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/new-vessels/worlds-largest-battery-electric-ship-begins-harbor-trials-for-the-first-time.html Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:19:07 +0000 https://www.electrichybridmarinetechnology.com/?p=18237 Incat Tasmania’s Hull 096 – the world’s largest battery electric ship – has commenced harbor trials in the River Derwent for the first time. It marks the first occasion where [...]

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]]> 18237 Cochin Shipyard to build four electric TRAnsverse tugs for Svitzer https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/vessel-build-and-maintenance/cochin-shipyard-to-build-four-electric-transverse-tugs-for-svitzer.html Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:12:49 +0000 https://www.electrichybridmarinetechnology.com/?p=18075 Svitzer has signed a shipbuilding agreement with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the construction of four 26m electric TRAnsverse tugs. The agreement follows a letter of intent signed in October [...]

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]]> 18075 ABB to power Washington State Ferries’ first hybrid-electric new-build vessels https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/new-vessels/abb-to-power-washington-state-ferries-first-hybrid-electric-new-build-vessels.html Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:47:29 +0000 https://www.electrichybridmarinetechnology.com/?p=18033 ABB has secured an order with Washington State Ferries (WSF), the largest ferry operator in the USA, to supply and integrate hybrid-electric propulsion systems for two 160-auto ferries. The first [...]

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]]> 18033 Wärtsilä to supply integrated hybrid propulsion system for Aasen Shipping’s new bulk carrier https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/power-and-propulsion/wartsila-to-supply-integrated-hybrid-propulsion-system-for-aasen-shippings-new-bulk-carrier.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:23:13 +0000 https://www.electrichybridmarinetechnology.com/?p=17985 Wärtsilä will supply an integrated hybrid propulsion system for a bulk carrier vessel being built at the Royal Bodewes shipyard in the Netherlands for Norwegian shipowner Aasen Shipping. It is [...]

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]]> 17985 K. Sætre Rederi and Felleskjøpet receive funding for battery-powered cargo vessels https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/battery-technology/k-saetre-rederi-and-felleskjopet-receive-funding-for-battery-powered-cargo-vessels.html Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:02:30 +0000 https://www.electrichybridmarinetechnology.com/?p=17970 K. Sætre Rederi and Felleskjøpet have received funding from Enova‘s Batteries in Emission-Free Ships program, which aims to replace traditional diesel-propelled vessels with advanced battery-driven cargo ships, supported by newly [...]

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]]> 17970 EST-Floattech to supply Octopus battery systems for six new Arklow Shipping cargo vessels https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/vessel-build-and-maintenance/est-floattech-to-supply-octopus-battery-systems-for-six-new-arklow-shipping-cargo-vessels.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:02:55 +0000 https://www.electrichybridmarinetechnology.com/?p=17941 EST-Floattech has been selected to deliver its Octopus Lite battery system for six new 11,000 DWT general cargo vessels. The vessels will be built by Ferus Smith in the Netherlands [...]

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]]> 17941 Berge Rederi zero-emission bulk carrier to feature solar energy system from Wattlab https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/power-and-propulsion/berge-rederi-zero-emission-bulk-carrier-to-feature-solar-energy-system-from-wattlab.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:17:09 +0000 https://www.electrichybridmarinetechnology.com/?p=17936 Dutch solar technology company Wattlab has signed an agreement with Norwegian shipping firm Berge Rederi to install a solar energy system on the BRF Froan, which is stated to be [...]

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