Construction on Royal Caribbean’s fifth Icon Class vacation begins at Meyer Turku shipyard
The first block of the fifth Icon Class ship was officially placed and sealed with good fortune at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland
The first block of the fifth Icon Class ship was officially placed and sealed with good fortune at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland
Order books and new orders in the technology industry have strengthened significantly in spite of extraordinary trade and geopolitical volatility. Growth
The net-zero emission cruise ship concept developed in the AVATAR project led by Meyer Turku has now been completed. The project
In the maritime sector, escape route guidance systems, the very foundation of an effective safety signage framework, are still far too
Viking Line, the Port of Turku, and the Ports of Stockholm are carrying out a joint project aimed at establishing a
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, today completed the handover of WAKASHIO MARU, a training
Meyer Turku has made a donation to the Baltic Sea foundation Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG). The donation supports the foundation’s
SMT Shipping, a leading global bulk cargo operator, has implemented Spinergie’s Smart Fleet Management (SFM) system to reduce crew workload and
Posidonia to include exhibition, conferences, networking, social and sporting events over 3 week period to welcome thousands of exhibitors and visitors
bound4blue, a global leader in wind propulsion systems, has expanded its industrial footprint in Asia with the establishment of new production
Located geographically within Thi Vai River, Baria Serece Phu My Port is the gateway for vessels coming from different regions of
As part of its strategy to reduce fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions, HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort GmbH in Hamburg has ordered
For Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC), the year has had a strong start. Today, a significant milestone was reached in the Squadron 2020
Swiss marine power company WinGD has introduced its first high-pressure LNG dual-fuel engine, the X-DF-HP, developed specifically for the demanding operating
Marine propulsion has long followed a familiar pattern: engines, shafts and propellers arranged around established mechanical principles. While energy systems in
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will issue licences to supply methanol as marine fuel in the Port of
Representatives of the maritime industry gathered for a roundtable discussion on the future of the sector at the invitation of Minister
The German company Hy2gen has secured a strategic site in Vihreäsaari, at the Port of Oulu in northern Finland, for the
New AI-powered technology fuses multi satellite and RF data, vessel context, and behavioral analytics to empower faster, more confident action across global trade
Valmet will supply mission-critical automation for the new Polarstern, a next-generation polar research vessel, which will operate in climate and marine
The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has launched Identity Exchange; a digital solution designed to simplify and enhance business identity verification across the
A cruise ship is a world of its own at sea. Guests relax by the pool, enjoy the view and experience days full of discoveries. To make them feel comfortable on board, water plays a central role in many ranges – in the pool, in the bathroom, in the drinking glass. ProMinent’s systems ensure that everything works in the background.
Meyer Turku is investing in shipbuilders of the future by donating EUR 800,000 to Aalto University. With the donation, Aalto will establish a five-year Professor of Practice to accelerate developments in marine technology and secure expertise in the field in Finland. This new donation is part of Meyer Turku’s broad collaboration with educational institutions and research.
Bilbao Exhibition Centre will host the next edition of World Maritime Week on 17-18 March 2027. In 2025, the event brought together 1,855 professionals from 27 countries, along with more than 50 exhibiting companies, facilitated over 300 B2B meetings, and featured 70 expert speakers in its conference programme.
Chris-Marine AB announces the introduction of Engine Insights, a new digital solution designed to convert cylinder condition measurements into automatic, instant, standardized reports for faster and more informed maintenance decisions.
Project designer Jiju Poulose of Poul Consult AS describes Blue Frontier Project as an ambitious concept for a sustainable multi-use marine infrastructure system along the Indian coastline.
International shipping is entering a phase where reducing greenhouse gas emissions is no longer a long-term ambition, but a concrete part of everyday business operations. Regulatory pressure is increasing, technologies are advancing, and investment decisions are being made in an environment marked by uncertainty, where the distribution of costs has also become a central issue.
Meyer Turku is launching a five-year MERiON lead program, co-funded by Business Finland, which focuses on strengthening the shipbuilding industry through ecological, digital and geopolitical changes. The program brings together the existing maritime network as well as new business sectors to develop solutions for cruise ships and floating infrastructure.
Sustainability is a major driver in the marine industry – starting with more sustainable fuels. Methanol, ammonia and hydrogen are among the fuels used to power a proud new generation of ships. The introduction of new fuels places demands on pipeline systems aboard ships, as well.
Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) launched the second multi-purpose corvette of Pohjanmaa class built by the Rauma Shipyard for the Finnish Navy. All four vessels of the Squadron 2020 Project are now under construction at the same time – the Project has progressed to the full series-production stage.
Maritime occupational safety is entering a new phase in which traditional risks coexist with the challenges brought by digitalisation, automation and alternative fuels. On vessels, in ports and in shipyards, safety is increasingly shaped by human workload, system complexity and holistic safety management rather than isolated work procedures.
The maritime sector is undergoing its most significant energy transition to date. While multiple low-carbon fuel pathways are emerging, no clear winner has yet been established. Methanol, ammonia, LNG, biofuels, and synthetic fuels are all competing for position as the industry responds to tightening regulation and long-term decarbonization targets.
Air conditioning on cruises requires a great deal of energy – especially in the more exotic climates. With this in mind, Koja Marine developed a ventilation technology that revolutionizes the efficiency of cabin air conditioning. The name of the innovation: OBV (Occupancy-Based Ventilation).
The maritime industry is entering a decade of profound transformation. Climate targets, geopolitical shifts, digitalization, and rapid technological development are reshaping the way ships are designed, built, and operated. For Finland, these changes are not merely challenges to overcome—they are opportunities to strengthen our position as a global leader in maritime innovation.
Saint-Gobain’s quest for lightness, performance and durability supports the rise of a new generation of zero-emission ships.
The celebration in Turku, Finland, marked the official handover of the ship to the vacation brand ahead of a July 2026 European debut.
Passengers aboard the Star of the Seas are looking for a unique cruise experience. That is why the entire vessel — down to every square centimetre of deck and flooring surfaces — must radiate quality.
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a new long-term overhaul frame agreement with Swedish operator Erik Thun Group. The agreement has
Valmet has received an order to deliver integrated automation systems for three new RoPax vessels for Finnlines. The new vessels
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply a fully integrated propulsion solution for a new advanced open-deck carrier vessel. The vessel has
With few weeks to go until the trade fair opens, demand is soaring and exhibitor spaces at the four-day event are nearly fully booked. Visitor tickets can now be purchased. “We are expecting over 2,200 exhibitors and around 50,000 international attendees from 120 nations here in Hamburg from 1 to 4 September 2026,” says Claus Ulrich Selbach.
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