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The Organising Committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) has signed a cooperation agreement with Barzan Holdings, under which the company will serve as the Strategic Partner and Gold Sponsor of the prestigious event for the fourth consecutive edition. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, Head of State and Supreme Commander of Qatar Armed Forces, and hosted and organised by the Qat...

With improved safety for offshore operations as the objective, ABS launched ABS EagleTwin, a web-based structural digital twin solution tailored for FPSO, FLNG and FSRU owners and operators. ABS EagleTwin provides an interactive 3D digital representation of an offshore asset to enable more informed decision-making for repair and inspection operations. The new tool integrates inspection and Class data, connecting with any brand of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and giving ope...

ABS awarded approval in principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its novel design of a wireless fire and gas detection system that advances safety in maritime operations. Conventional detection systems use power cables to transmit signals to a control panel. The new design from SHI uses a vessel’s metal structure as the low-voltage power transmission medium. Similarly, signals from the fire detection and alarm devices are converted into magnetic waves and transmitted wir...

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, a global pioneer in maritime safety solutions and supplier of high-performance boats for professional applications, has signed a contract with Tolletaten (the Norwegian Customs Service) to deliver a new fleet of cutting-edge patrol and fast response craft. The new boats will strengthen Tolletaten’s maritime capabilities and support its law enforcement and inspection duties in Norwegian waters. The contract further reinforces VIKING’s position as a trust...

Kongsberg Maritime, a global provider of advanced technology solutions for the maritime industry, has been awarded a contract to upgrade the waterjet propulsion systems on 13 vessels operated by the Kuwait Coast Guard, in partnership with EDGE Group entity - Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), reinforcing their ongoing collaboration in the region’s naval sector. Under the agreement, ADSB will install Kongsberg Kamewa waterjets across the fleet, replacing existing third-party systems on ten ve...

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for 'Samsung Remote Operation Centre (SROC)', a shore-based remote monitoring system developed by Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., and a certificate handover ceremony was held in KORMARINE 2025.  ClassNK is involved in various demonstration projects and continuously works to develop necessary safety standards, in order to support the development and implementation of automated/autonomous operation technologies from a safety perspective....

ClassNK has added Japan's first hydrogen-fueled tugboat TEN-OH to its register, which is built by TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. This vessel was developed and build under the 'Nippon Foundation Zero Emission Ships Project', a grant program by The Nippon Foundation aimed at developing ships with zero CO2 emissions. Impacts of hydrogen fuel Based on discussions among the parties involved during the planning stage of the vessel, ClassNK reviewed the safety requirements and countermea...

As part of its preparations for the ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), the Organising Committee convened a diplomat briefing to provide updates on the event's significant evolution as a global defence platform, its growing commercial impact, and its responsiveness to industry needs, alongside essential information and logistical arrangements related to participation. The event took place at the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces base (Umm Al...

James Fisher Defence (JFD Global), a global provider of specialist marine and defence solutions enabling mission success at sea, has commenced a project to deliver to the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) - a new medical monitoring capability for integration into the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS). The innovation marks a major upgrade to the NSRS’s existing capability, expanding capacity from monitoring four submariners to up to 76, including medical personnel, during rescue operations...

NAVTOR has announced a breakthrough product launch with Risk Intelligence, helping global users of its NavStation route planning platform navigate maritime’s “dynamic risk reality” with informed peace of mind. The agreement will see Risk Intelligence’s real-time maritime security risk data integrated into NavStation, appearing as clear, customisable and relevant notifications layered onto ENCs. This will allow navigators, and relevant shore-side teams, to plan and under...

Kongsberg Discovery and Aker Solutions are joining forces to showcase a drone (UAV) detection system in Stavanger, using Kongsberg’s Drone Detection Radar. This marks the beginning of a broader rollout of infrastructure products in the North Sea to enhance situational awareness around offshore assets and transit lanes. Kongsberg Discovery develops subsurface, acoustic, navigation, and marine robotics systems, including AUVs and USVs. The company’s technologies are used in navigat...

“It is a constantly changing picture, which is extremely challenging for a lot of our clients. Basically, there has been a huge increase in the volume of cases when it comes to sanctions-related issues.” How does one navigate their way through a plethora of new and constantly changing rules that can affect large parts of their business, some of which one may not even be aware of until the very last minute? Combine that with those rules being made by several different jurisdictions...

ABS issued the CR-Ex cyber resilience notation to three Self-Elevating Units from Jana Marine Services, an industry first. The offshore units, JANA 505, 508 and 509, are the first Offshore Units to be awarded the notation that incorporates elements of IACS UR E26 Cyber Resilience (CR) requirements into existing (Ex) vessels to enhance cyber safety. Innovative opportunities for the future These units align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 – the Kingdom’s plan for sustained eco...

SAS Technology is a major Greek manufacturer of dual-use advanced unmanned systems, renowned for the SARISA II, the world’s first UCAV to successfully launch the laser-guided rocket (THALES FZ275) with sub-meter precision. Sigmund Naval & Marine Ltd is a premier British naval design studio with award-winning expertise in USVs, patrol boats and warships, having delivered state-of-the-art unmanned vessels ranging from 11 to 60 metres to international clients. Enhancing technological s...

Vestdavit, the renowned European supplier of advanced davit systems, has entered a new phase in its development through a landmark transaction under which it will be wholly acquired by Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management. The acquisition provides Vestdavit with a stronger commercial platform to drive growth and expand globally across its core naval and offshore energy markets. Offshore energy operators Fairbanks Morse Defense a pioneering provid...

Kongsberg Maritime will supply fuelling at sea (FAS) and replenishment at sea (RAS) equipment for two Portuguese naval replenishment and logistic ships that will be designed and built by Turkish naval shipbuilder - STM. The Portuguese navy currently operates a single replenishment vessel, which will be replaced by the two new vessels. Helicopter and UAV operations The new 137m AOR+ vessels will displace 11,000 tonnes, have a top speed of 18 knots, and be capable of operating at sea for 90 day...

Kongsberg Discovery announced that its Mobile Broadband Radio (MBR) MK3 series has received DD1494 certification from the United States Department of Defence (DoD), authorising the systems for use across U.S. military operations. The DD1494 approval confirms that the MBR MK3 series, operating in the frequency range between 4.400-5.000 GHz (Nato Band IV), meets the DoD’s stringent requirements for spectrum-dependent equipment. Deployed within DoD programs Certification ensures the system...

Brownell Boat Stands & Equipment, manufacturer of the highest-quality, safest boat storage equipment on the market, now in its 70th year of operation, announced the expansion of its leadership team with the addition of Matt Duggan in the role of VP of Sales & Business Development. Duggan joins Brownell with a wealth of marine industry experience, having most recently spent the last three years with Edson Marine in New Bedford, Mass., where he worked with both OEM and retail customers as...

Sensor solutions provider - HENSOLDT is now offering its Spexer radar family as naval solution. An initial contract has already been signed with the navy of a NATO country. The naval version focuses on the detection and defence against drones at sea. In addition, the Spexer radar scans the sea surface for anti-ship missiles and submarine periscopes. Ranges for the automatic detection The Spexer radar family offers high-performance surveillance radars for various ranges for the automatic detec...

Kongsberg Maritime has secured contracts with Irving Shipbuilding Inc. to supply Fixed Built Propellers (FBP) for the River Class Destroyer (RCD) program for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). The contract is part of Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy to replace the existing Halifax-class ships. Kongsberg Maritime will supply twin Fixed Built Propellers for each of the first three ships in the program. River Class Destroyer platform Björn ten Eicken, Vice President – Naval, at Kon...

Skana Robotics, a defence-tech company founded by veterans of naval special operations and robotics experts, is introducing the first two platforms of its new class of autonomous maritime systems: the Bull Shark (Autonomous Surface Vessel) and the Stingray (Autonomous Underwater Vessel). These platforms represent a shift toward software-defined, scalable, and operationally flexible naval assets, engineered for teaming with both manned and unmanned systems across distributed maritime operations...

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (“Teledyne”) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the TransponderTech business from Saab AB. The acquisition includes a portfolio of connected commercial maritime products, including Automatic Identification System (AIS), VHF Data Exchange System (VDES), and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies. Navigation solutions for commercial maritime The company is renowned for its high-quality, accurate effects that...

ABS awarded Classification to the Saildrone Surveyor, a fully autonomous deepwater unmanned surface vehicle (USV). At 20 metres long and capable of unmanned operations across all of the world’s oceans, the Surveyor breaks new ground.  The Surveyor is the largest class of USVs from Saildrone, a provider of maritime security, ocean mapping, and meteorological and oceanographic data using unmanned autonomous assets. Investments in ABS’ technical capability “ABS and Saildro...

Premier Singapore-based shipbuilder - Strategic Marine has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with US-based advanced naval innovation pioneer - Eureka Naval Craft to collaborate on the construction of the first-ever Aircat Bengal MC Modular Attack Surface Craft. The partnership will give a significant boost to the global maritime sector and brings together Eureka’s pioneering modular naval Surface Effect Ship (SES) design and Strategic Marine’s world-class shipbuilding expertise t...

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a premier ship classification society, congratulates the Indian Coast Guard and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on the successful launch of two new vessels — Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) ICGS Samudra Prachet and Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) ICGS Atal. These vessels mark a significant step towards strengthening India’s maritime security, environmental protection, and indigenous shipbuilding capabilities. Stringent standards of safety IRS has worked...

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has played a critical role as provider of Quality Assurance (QA) services during Hindustan Shipyard Limited’s (HSL) fastest-ever 'normal refit' of an EKM‑class submarine, which was successfully completed on 21 July 2025. A national benchmark was set in achieving the shortest ever turnaround time and ensuring technical excellence. Under a strategic partnership formed as part of India’s push for self-reliance in national defence, IRS was appointed to...

  Port of Rotterdam Authority has engaged Mr. Amlan Bora, as Chief Representative for India and South Asia. This engagement via Dhanoni Advisory LLP, will help the port of Rotterdam, and consequently the Netherlands, to develop stronger and more meaningful partnerships with India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, with the aim of creating resilient and efficient supply chains between these countries and Western Europe via Rotterdam. The appointment is in line with the ambition of the Dutch...

Multi-party collaboration addresses serious threat to safety of navigation and visibility of high-value assets in degraded and compromised Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) environments. Threats to GPS and GNSS signals, such as spoofing, jamming and other interference are reaching unprecedented levels worldwide. Security risks for crews In some regions, maritime authorities have reported a 350% increase in affected vessels over the past six months,...

Ship fires are on the rise, posing serious risks to crews, vessels, and operations. Ensuring the firefighting equipment meets the latest safety standards is not just essential — it’s lifesaving. The latest update to the Marine Equipment Directive (MED), (EU) 2024/1975, mandates significant changes to the approval and use of firefighting suits onboard European vessels. Here's what they need to know to stay compliant and protect the crew. Key regulation updates From August 20...

The 10th annual Maritime Standard Tanker Conference 2025 will be held on Thursday, 30th October at the iconic Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai. Aimed at key decision makers and opinion formers within the tanker shipping business, the event takes place at an uncertain time for the industry, given economic volatility and a host of geopolitical issues. Tough environmental regulations There is also growing pressure to comply with tough environmental regulations There is also growing pressure to comply...