Category: Work Boat World
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Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for January/February 2026
WORK BOAT WORLD: Unmanned systems specialist Nauticus Robotics has appointed Dr Kjerstin Easton as Vice President of Software. Easton brings more than a decade of software development leadership. At X, the Moonshot Factory (formerly Google X), she led marine-focused AI and autonomy teams at Tidal developing real-world robotic systems. She previously led robotic perception at…
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Workboat News Roundup | February 25 – New Australian RIBs, Indian Navy training ship launch and more
An Australian rescue organisation has formally welcomed a new boat into service while a compatriot has unveiled a harbour response craft slated to become operational in the coming weeks. A new berthing barge has been delivered to the US Navy and an Indian Navy training ship was recently launched. Lastly, construction contracts for future US…
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Workboat News Roundup | February 12 – Dutch and Italian research vessels, an explosives transport workboat and more
Workboat News Roundup | February 12 – Dutch and Italian research vessels, an explosives transport workboat and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Workboat News Roundup | January 2 – US icebreaker contracts, Swedish survey vessel orders and more
Workboat News Roundup | January 2 – US icebreaker contracts, Swedish survey vessel orders and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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God rest ye merry, gentlemen (and ladies): celebrating competent people in the maritime industry
God rest ye merry, gentlemen (and ladies): celebrating competent people in the maritime industry Alan Loynd Go to baird maritime
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Workboat News Roundup | December 5 – US and European research vessels, Russian buoy tender and Hamburg’s newest pilot boat
Workboat News Roundup | December 5 – US and European research vessels, Russian buoy tender and Hamburg’s newest pilot boat Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Workboat News Roundup | November 7 – Rocket stage recovery ship, new Russian research boats and more
Workboat News Roundup | November 7 – Rocket stage recovery ship, new Russian research boats and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Workboat News Roundup | October 17 – Chinese rocket recovery ship order, new submarine dry dock and more
Workboat News Roundup | October 17 – Chinese rocket recovery ship order, new submarine dry dock and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Caterpillar misses Q1 estimates, pre-blames tariffs for hit to annual sales
Caterpillar misses Q1 estimates, pre-blames tariffs for hit to annual sales Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Workboat News Roundup | March 14 – UK operator’s newest hydrofoil pilot boat, Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker order and more
Workboat News Roundup | March 14 – UK operator’s newest hydrofoil pilot boat, Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker order and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Unmanned Craft News Roundup | March 11 – Naval vessels in the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, small reef monitoring AUVs and more
Unmanned Craft News Roundup | March 11 – Naval vessels in the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, small reef monitoring AUVs and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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REV Ocean’s newest research vessel arrives in Netherlands for final outfitting
REV Ocean’s newest research vessel arrives in Netherlands for final outfitting Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Swedish archaelogists discover wreck of 15th century ship off Stockholm
Swedish archaelogists discover wreck of 15th century ship off Stockholm Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Partnership developing natural solution to counter hazardous algal blooms in Florida
Partnership developing natural solution to counter hazardous algal blooms in Florida Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Australia’s Marine Rescue NSW deploys vessels, volunteers to assist in possible cyclone response operations
Australia’s Marine Rescue NSW deploys vessels, volunteers to assist in possible cyclone response operations Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Russian energy firm proposes new shipyard for building floating nuclear power plants
Russian energy firm proposes new shipyard for building floating nuclear power plants Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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French-Cypriot partnership unveils compact AUVs designed for reef monitoring
French-Cypriot partnership unveils compact AUVs designed for reef monitoring Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Australia’s Riverside Oceanic acquires survey catamaran
Australia’s Riverside Oceanic acquires survey catamaran Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Schmidt Ocean Institute completes first expedition to Antarctica
Schmidt Ocean Institute completes first expedition to Antarctica Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Royal HaskoningDHV tapped for shipyard construction project in India
Royal HaskoningDHV tapped for shipyard construction project in India Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Two rescued from disabled yacht off Newcastle, Australia
Two rescued from disabled yacht off Newcastle, Australia Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Study shows marine protected areas boost fish populations across California’s waters
Study shows marine protected areas boost fish populations across California’s waters Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Construction begins on new research vessel for German Aerospace Center
Construction begins on new research vessel for German Aerospace Center Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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UK’s Haventus christens newest energy facility support workboat
UK’s Haventus christens newest energy facility support workboat Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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South Korean government to provide subsidies for construction of environment-friendly ships
South Korean government to provide subsidies for construction of environment-friendly ships Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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NOAA awards Fugro new five-year hydrographic survey contract
NOAA awards Fugro new five-year hydrographic survey contract Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Cal Poly Humboldt’s new research vessel floated out
Cal Poly Humboldt’s new research vessel floated out Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Dutch sea research institute to acquire ROV
Dutch sea research institute to acquire ROV Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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OceanX forms marine research partnership with Philippines’ education department
OceanX forms marine research partnership with Philippines’ education department Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Hawaii operator takes delivery of custom sightseeing RIB
Hawaii operator takes delivery of custom sightseeing RIB Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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“Unreasonable and actionable”: USTR finds China’s shipbuilding dominance hurts US
UPDATE 1-USTR finds China’s shipbuilding dominance hurts US, is actionable
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Green Marine UK deploys UUVs for data collection in North Sea
Green Marine UK deploys UUVs for data collection in North Sea Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Russian yard lays keel of new nuclear reactor maintenance ship
Russian yard lays keel of new nuclear reactor maintenance ship Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for November/December 2024
Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for November/December 2024 Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Russia’s Rosatom takes delivery of nuclear-powered icebreaker
Russia’s Rosatom takes delivery of nuclear-powered icebreaker Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Russian Navy’s second Project 23550 icebreaking patrol ship hits the water
Russian Navy’s second Project 23550 icebreaking patrol ship hits the water Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Approval secured for construction of US Coast Guard’s newest heavy icebreaker
Approval secured for construction of US Coast Guard’s newest heavy icebreaker Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Dutch pilotage operator takes delivery of fifth boat in series
Dutch pilotage operator takes delivery of fifth boat in series Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Indian Navy commissions new hydrographic survey ship
Indian Navy commissions new hydrographic survey ship Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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VESSEL REVIEW | Multicat – Catamaran drillboat to support Norwegian coastal research activities
VESSEL REVIEW | Multicat – Catamaran drillboat to support Norwegian coastal research activities Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Eastern Pacific Shipping Ventures and Nysno invest in shore charging company Zinus
Eastern Pacific Shipping Ventures and Nysno invest in shore charging company Zinus Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Russia’s newest nuclear-powered icebreaker wraps up builder’s sea trials
Russia’s newest nuclear-powered icebreaker wraps up builder’s sea trials Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Russian inland waterway authority takes delivery of buoy tender pair
Russian inland waterway authority takes delivery of buoy tender pair Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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UK Royal Navy conducts first domestic trials of unmanned RIB
UK Royal Navy conducts first domestic trials of unmanned RIB Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Safety report reveals severe weather contributed to loss of fishing vessel near Nova Scotia, Canada
Safety report reveals severe weather contributed to loss of fishing vessel near Nova Scotia, Canada Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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VESSEL REVIEW | Murshid – All-weather pilot boat to serve Jebel Ali Port in Dubai
VESSEL REVIEW | Murshid – All-weather pilot boat to serve Jebel Ali Port in Dubai Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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VESSEL REVIEW | Kazarka & Krechet – Buoy tender pair to be operated in Russia’s Volga-Baltic Waterway
VESSEL REVIEW | Kazarka & Krechet – Buoy tender pair to be operated in Russia’s Volga-Baltic Waterway Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Spanish Navy taps local builder for new dive training boat
Spanish Navy taps local builder for new dive training boat Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Construction continues on new Chinese deep-sea exploration vessel
Construction continues on new Chinese deep-sea exploration vessel Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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US, Canada, Finland ink MOU on icebreaker collaboration
US, Canada, Finland ink MOU on icebreaker collaboration Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Canadian Coast Guard ship completes anti-illegal fishing patrols in Northern Pacific
Canadian Coast Guard ship completes anti-illegal fishing patrols in Northern Pacific Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Marine Institute of Ireland launches funding round to support research activities
Marine Institute of Ireland launches funding round to support research activities Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Scientists discover volcano-like underwater feature during Arctic research off Alaska
Scientists discover volcano-like underwater feature during Arctic research off Alaska Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Russian yard launches future nuclear-powered icebreaker
Russian yard launches future nuclear-powered icebreaker Baird Maritime Go to Source
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Scottish firm secures funding for new research vessel