Freedom Ship Revival Targets £12bn Floating City
4, June 2026
Freedom Cruise Line International has revived its £12 billion Freedom Ship plan, a nuclear-powered floating city designed to accommodate 80,000 people at sea.
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Seatrium and ABS Advance Offshore Technology
8, May 2026
Seatrium and ABS signed an MOU to support maritime and offshore energy innovation, regulatory readiness, decarbonization, and emerging technology verification.
VARD NuProShip II Sets Out Nuclear DP Vessel Concept
26, January 2026
VARD summarises NuProShip II findings on integrating small Gen-4 reactors into offshore vessels, including a helium-cooled reactor concept, DP2 redundancy review, and the SFI SAINT follow-on.
EU Reaffirms Drive for Digital and Green Transformation in Shipping and Shipbuilding
29, October 2025
The European Council has reaffirmed its commitment to digitalisation and decarbonisation across Europe’s maritime and shipbuilding industries, backed by Horizon Europe and the new European Competitiveness Fund.
World-First: Reach Remote 1 Cleared for Fully Unmanned Offshore Operations
15, October 2025
Reach Subsea’s uncrewed surface vessel, Reach Remote 1, has received clearance from Norwegian maritime authorities to operate without a supporting vessel — a milestone for autonomous offshore operations.
AYK Energy to Power Baleària’s Fully Electric High-Speed Ferries Between Spain and Morocco
9, October 2025
AYK Energy will supply advanced LFP battery systems for Baleària’s two new fully electric high-speed ferries, marking a major step toward zero-emission maritime transport between Spain and Morocco.
Hanwha Ocean Achieves World-First LNG Ship-to-Ship Transfer During Sea Trials
7, October 2025
Hanwha Ocean has achieved a global first by completing an LNG ship-to-ship transfer during sea trials, demonstrating cutting-edge innovation in maritime LNG technology.
Neoliner Origin Completes First Commercial Loading, Marking Milestone in Wind-Propelled Shipping
7, October 2025
Neoliner Origin has completed its first commercial loading, marking a major step forward for wind-powered maritime transport.
Darren Shelton Revives the Legacy of Hans Kahn — Why the Heavy Lift Vision Still Matters
6, October 2025
Maritime writer Darren Shelton’s viral LinkedIn post revisits the legacy of Hans Kahn, founder of Jumbo Maritime, whose vision for purpose-built heavy-lift vessels continues to shape today’s energy logistics.
