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Xue Xu

Welcome to the MarRI-UK weekly roundup!

The maritime sector saw notable progress across defence, decarbonisation, autonomy and offshore energy. The Royal Navy achieved Full Operational Capability for the Martlet missile system, while industry strengthened AUKUS-related collaboration and advanced maritime testing capabilities. Decarbonisation efforts accelerated through developments in alternative fuels, wind-assisted propulsion and carbon capture, supported by evolving IMO guidance. Continued growth in offshore wind, maritime autonomy, digital transformation and shipbuilding, alongside new funding and skills initiatives, reinforced the UK’s maritime competitiveness, resilience and innovation leadership.

This week’s highlight

  • Join MarRI-UK, NSO and SMI at Seawork this year for an exclusive first look at the UK Maritime Roadmap and Shipbuilding Strategy
  • The 9th MTPC will be held at University of Strathclyde, Glasgow on 15-17 June 2026.
  • The Growth of UK’s Maritime Industry Read more
  • Offshore wind vessel demand rebounds as global installation activity accelerates Read more

MarRI-UK Member’s and Partner’s News

  • (28/05) Royal Navy declares FOC for Martlet missile system Read more
  • (27/05) LPG highlighted as a practical pathway to accelerate decarbonisation in LR’s latest Fuel for thought report Read more
  • (27/05) LR launches Future Navigators Schools Programme pilot in Nigeria Read more
  • (26/05) QinetiQ increases underwater signature testing capability at MOD Portland Bill Read more
  • (26/05) Belgian maritime partnership delivers hands‑on safety input for IMO ammonia fuel guidelines Read more
  • (21/05) Babcock and Truflo Marine Strengthen UK-Australia Industrial Collaboration in Support of AUKUS Read more
  • (20/05) BMT management consultant named as finalist in the MCA Awards Read more
  • (20/05) Babcock strengthens defence delivery through new strategic supply chain partnership Read more
  • (20/05) LR drives new push to standardise container stowage data with launch of LXF Consortium Read more
  • (19/05) QinetiQ to test Army’s new remote-controlled artillery systems Read more
  • (19/05) Babcock’s Festival of Engineering inspires Scotland’s future talent Read more
  • (18/05)
  • NOC and CTC launch a virtual work experience opportunity for students Find out more
  • (18/05) Saronic and LR partner to advance maritime autonomy in UK, Europe, and Australia Read more
  • (17/05) QinetiQ supports MOD to integrate counter drone missiles to Typhoons used in the Middle East Read more
  • (14/05) LR awards its first submarine AiP to Hanwha Ocean Read more
  • (13/05) Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists and Engineers Read more
  • (12/05) LR teams up with Marlink on maritime digital transformation research Read more

UK Maritime

  • (28/05) GT Wings Introduces Performance Assessment Tool for Jet Sail Wind Propulsion Read more
  • (28/05) EDF highlights Hinkley Point C’s positive impacts Read more
  • (28/05) Škoda JS, Doosan Enerbility get key Rolls-Royce SMR work Read more
  • (28/05) Eastern Green Link 2 gives back as second round of community fund opens Read more
  • (27/05) Davie and Kraken set to join forces on the production of autonomous vessels and systems in Canada Read more
  • (27/05) Addressing changing marine power demands at Seawork 2026 Read more
  • (27/05) Assystem, AtkinsRéalis contracted to support EDF in the UK Read more
  • (27/05) RWE to Carry Out Pre-Installation Survey at Vanguard West Site Read more
  • (27/05) CRP Subsea to Supply Cable Protection Systems for East Anglia Two Offshore Wind Farm Read more
  • (26/05) TAE, UKAEA joint venture formally established Read more
  • (26/05) Seawork Awards 2026 Entries Rise by 43% at Southampton Flagship Exhibition Read more
  • (26/05) UK and Norwegian navies strengthen drone warfare in Arctic waters Read more
  • (25/05) Nine Turbines to Go at Sofia Offshore Wind Farm Read more
  • (25/05) Fresh North Sea gig for Well-Safe Solutions’ semi-sub rig Read more
  • (25/05) More gas for UK: North Sea wind-powered platform back online after five-year hiatus Read more
  • (22/05) Offshore survey work ramps up at Awel y Môr OWF site after UK CfD award Read more
  • (22/05) Archer acquires Scottish firm to expand subsea and rigless P&A capabilities Read more
  • (19/05) Navantia UK completes major new Pipe Shop at Appledore shipyard Read more

Newly added Funding Opportunities – access the full list via MarRI-UK: Maritime Funding Opportunities

Events Highlight

Publication

  • Quantifying the UK Maritime Autonomy Opportunity Read more
  • LR Case Study: Future Ready: Carbon Capture and Energy Efficiency Solutions Read more
  • LR Case Study: Full Disclosure: Establishing ESG reporting for a Greek tanker company Read more
  • LR Summary Report: IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 111) Download
  • New global assessment maps infrastructure pathways to scale sustainable maritime fuels Read more
  • MEPC 84 Summary Report Read more
  • Orderbook growth and significant developments in reducing methane slip highlight LNG’s role in maritime decarbonisation Read more
  • Guidelines to Develop and Implement a Safety Management System for Ships Using Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems Read more
  • ICS Leadership Insights May 2026 Download
  • The climate impact of data centres Read more
  • UK ETS Public Reports Find out more and download

Global Maritime News

Offshore Renewable Energy

  • (29/05) Chinese turbine giant joins Norwegian Offshore Wind network Read more
  • (29/05) DEME wins installation contract for Japanese offshore wind farm Read more
  • (28/05) Akrocean to Start Floating LiDAR Campaign at 500 MW Vietnamese Offshore Wind Site Read more
  • (28/05) Dutch Company Deploys Floating Wind Turbine Prototype for Testing Read more
  • (28/05) TotalEnergies advances 1.5GW wind farm off Normandy Read more
  • (27/05) Deck-mounted solar energy system completes pilot trials Read more
  • (27/05) Semco Maritime, Wind Multiplikator Secure Long-Term Integrated Service Contract for German Offshore Wind Farm Read more
  • (27/05) Davi and GS Entec Reach Major Milestone: Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) Successfully Completed in South Korea Read more
  • (26/05) Ørsted Finishing Up at New Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan Read more
  • (26/05) Thialf Installs First Foundations at Poland’s Bałtyk 2 & 3 Offshore Wind Farms Read more
  • (25/05) California Reaffirms 25 GW Offshore Wind Target for 2045 Read more
  • (25/05) Haesong Offshore Wind Signs Supply Chain Agreements with LS Cable, LS Marine Solution, KEPCO E&C Read more
  • (25/05) Danish offshore wind interest returns as subsidy-backed bids emerge Read more

Clean Maritime

  • (27/05) French firm enters deal for bioenergy with CCS projects in Brazil Read more
  • (27/05) The Carbon Wake: Tracking the commercial reality behind green shipping Read more
  • (26/05) IMO approves new safety guidelines for ammonia-fueled ships Read more
  • (26/05) Shipping’s biggest efficiency gains are already onboard Read more
  • (25/05) X-Press Feeders trials ethanol-methanol fuel blend Read more
  • (25/05) Sustainable shipping without the spin Read more
  • (22/05) Hong Kong firm targets more green methanol from China Read more

Nuclear Energy

  • (28/05) Floating nuclear power plants ‘realistic’ for Greece Read more
  • (28/05) Russia and Kazakhstan sign nuclear power plant agreement Read more
  • (28/05) A practical vision of nuclear power at sea Read more
  • (27/05) Agreement on UAE nuclear workforce development Read more
  • (27/05) First RITM-200 reactor unit manufactured for floating nuclear plant Read more
  • (27/05) Oklo selected for US surplus plutonium programme Read more
  • (26/05) Third application lodged for Swedish SMR plant Read more
  • (26/05) Approval milestone for US microreactor project Read more
  • (26/05) ‘Largest ever shipment’ for a single nuclear plant Read more
  • (25/05) Maine Maritime Academy announces 1st-in-the-nation nuclear engineering major Read more

Ports

Navy

  • (27/05) GE Aerospace to power US Navy’s Explorer-class surveillance ships Read more
  • (26/05) ROK Navy’s KSS-III submarine arrives in Canada Read more
  • (26/05) Indonesia’s Scorpène evolved submarine enters pre-production phase Read more
  • (25/05) Japan receives ninth Mogami-class frigate Natori Read more
  • (25/05) US Coast Guard commissions newest fast response cutter USCGC Vincent Danz Read more
  • (25/05) PGZ SW, Nauta Shiprepair Yard team up on Polish Miecznik frigate program Read more
  • (25/05) Thales to start modernization of Hellenic Navy’s Hydra-class frigates Read more

Global Shipping & Newbuild

  • (29/05) Hong Kong’s Yiulian Dockyard reopens with unique laden vessel capability Read more
  • (29/05) DryDel expands Japanese newbuild spree with trio of bulkers Read more
  • (29/05) Seanergy fleet renewal gathers pace with sixth newbuild Read more
  • (29/05) Wah Kwong places LR2 tanker order at DSIC Read more
  • (29/05) Australia launches first strategic fleet vessel Read more
  • (29/05) How Greek Owners Are Reshaping the Tanker S&P and Newbuilding Markets in 2026 Read more
  • (28/05) Multiple tank design orders for LNG vessels in GTT’s bag Read more
  • (28/05) G2 Ocean strengthens gantry crane vessel fleet Read more
  • (28/05) Dutch shipbuilder secures multi-purpose workboat order Read more
  • (27/05) Strategic Marine, Mainprize Offshore Sign Delivery Agreement for Two New Supa Swath Vessels Read more
  • (27/05) Union of Greek Shipowners Annual Report 2025-2026 Greek Shipping continues to be a World-Leading Force Read more
  • (27/05) Taiwan’s TVL Marine to enter container shipping next month Read more
  • (27/05) Multiple disruptions send agricultural voyage durations to record highs Read more
  • (27/05) CMA CGM take delivery of largest LNG-powered container ship Read more
  • (26/05) Huangpu Wenchong bags Mexican railcar carrier newbuilding pair Read more
  • (26/05) Wärtsilä upping technical production capacity by 30% Read more
  • (26/05) Navigating the new Cold War: shipping in a complex world Read more
  • (26/05) Titan Wind Energy lands FPSO hull construction order Read more
  • (26/05) Wealth Holdings doubles down on MPP sector with larger China newbuilds Read more
  • (26/05) Navios Partners details VLCC newbuild programme Read more
  • (25/05) Hong Kong owner Teying swaps VLCC flip for major LR2 ordering spree in China Read more
  • (25/05) Jumbo expands heavylift fleet with newbuild brace in China Read more
  • (25/05) Wison VLCC breakthrough with United Overseas Group order Read more

Smart Maritime

  • (28/05) Australian company to build first 3D-printed uncrewed surface vessel Read more

Other news

  • (28/05) Maersk reroutes non-Saudi Gulf cargo away from Jeddah Read more
  • (28/05) LNG pact enables Greek FSRU to boost Southeast Europe’s gas supply diversification Read more
  • (28/05) Mercuria and Baltic Exchange set for fast-tracked Hormuz benchmark showdown Read more
  • (28/05) Trump urged to end ‘America last’ Jones Act waiver Read more
  • (28/05) Samsung takes Wan Hai to FMC over pandemic-era container fees Read more
  • (28/05) US sanctions Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority Read more
  • (28/05) Drone attacks hit three tankers off Turkey Read more
  • (28/05) Hormuz crisis enters dangerous new phase Read more
  • (28/05) Ship Recycling Market Softened Last Week Read more
  • (27/05) The Strait After the Ceasefire. Seven Weeks of Data from the Gulf’s Only Maritime Exit Read more
  • (27/05) IMO sounds alarm over return of Somali piracy Read more
  • (27/05) Explosion damages VLCC off Oman Read more
  • (27/05) FMC hits Maersk with $1.9m penalty over detention billing practices Read more
  • (27/05) US denies restarting Strait of Hormuz escorts Read more
  • (26/05) ABS endorses SBM Offshore’s Shell-backed FPSO deepwater cooling tech Read more
  • (26/05) The fragmented global biofouling landscape – a spectrum of strategies Read more
  • (26/05) US strikes Iranian boats attempting to lay mines Read more
  • (26/05) OFAC-approved demolition deal could reshape shadow fleet exits Read more
  • (26/05) Magnetic mines found on hull of LPG tanker at Russian port of Ust-Luga Read more
  • (26/05) Brokers see powerful El Niño adding fuel to freight rally Read more
  • (26/05) Brazilian oil project back in production mode after 28-day shutdown Read more
  • (25/05) Three dead in lifeboat incident on Petronas FSO Read more
  • (25/05) Middle East disruptions ‘weigh heavy’ on the supply chain  Read more
  • (25/05) QatarEnergy broadens its oil & gas footprint in Uruguay and Eastern Mediterranea Read more
  • (25/05) Tankers: A Timeline of a Potential Hormuz Reopening Read more
  • (22/05) Maritime cyber threats and AIS assisted collisions Read more

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