Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled a comprehensive new design for its popular Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) range.

Peer-reviewed research by Thordon Bearings into the hydrodynamic lubrication efficiency of a ship’s propeller shaft bearing has found that the use of seawater-lubricated elastomeric polymer bearings reduces fuel consumption.

FORCE Technology has expanded its engineering design and testing services portfolio to provide remote access to high fidelity maritime navigation simulation for the purpose of testing planned port and harbour construction projects.

Wärtsilä will supply the engines for two new Articulated Tug Barges (ATBs), designed by Robert Allan Ltd and built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for Brazilian logistics integrator Alianҫa Navegaҫão e Logística, a member of A.P.Moller - Maersk.

Wärtsilä introduces its new Wärtsilä 25 medium-speed 4-stroke engine. Based on Wärtsilä’s highly successful modular technology platform, this latest addition to the company’s engine portfolio is designed to accelerate and support the maritime sector’s efforts in achieving decarbonized operations.

Leading Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) manufacturer and maritime Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure provider Danelec has developed a unique, practically plug and play solution for the integration of on-board High-Definition CCTV with data collected and stored by its DM100 VDRs.

Caterpillar Marine announces that Cat® 3500E-series marine engines can be modified to run as dual fuel methanol in the future. This development builds on the previous methanol announcement by Caterpillar earlier this year and will provide a pathway to greenhouse gas (GHG)* reduction for customers across a wide range of applications and vessel types that are powered with select 3500E-Series engines.

DNV, the world’s leading classification society, announces that Tony Linden will step into the role of Area Manager for the UK & Ireland effective September 1, having recently been appointed as Business Development Manager for the same area.

Marlink, a smart network solutions company and OneWeb, a global space-based communications company, have announced plans to conduct the first at sea trial of OneWeb’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) maritime service.

Vestdavit has lifted the bar in boat handling systems by developing an innovative heavy-duty davit for larger offshore wind workboats to be delivered for a pioneering, green-fueled service operation vessel (SOV) newbuild as part of a multiple davit contract with Esvagt.

Dutch marine battery system supplier EST-Floattech has delivered 1092kWh of battery capacity for new, full-electric ferry Wellingdorf in a contract with system integrator Holland Ship Electric.

Kongsberg Maritime Sweden AB (KONGSBERG) announces a contract award with Damen Naval to supply four shipsets of KONGSBERG Controllable Pitch Propeller systems along with associated hubs, blades, hubcaps and shaft lines, for the German Navy’s new F-126 frigates.

Steve Thur, Ph.D., a nationally recognized leader in coastal science and management, has been appointed by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo, as the assistant administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (NOAA Research).

Wärtsilä Voyage has unveiled its new demonstrator and innovation vessel, AHTI, at SMM in Hamburg, Germany. With AHTI, Wärtsilä Voyage has created a seaborne environment where customers can test Wärtsilä Voyage’s own technologies, as well as its technology partners’ solutions.

Equinor and Norwegian technology Vissim has completed the development of a new and expanded ocean space surveillance system for energy operators on the Norwegian and UK continental shelves.

SMM kicks off in early September, maritime professionals from all over the world are set to rejoice at the return of this long-awaited industry event, not only to get the complete overview of innovations, solutions and technologies, but also to enjoy this unique opportunity to reunite with the people at the heart of the industry.