Bollinger Shipyards, a leading designer and builder of military and commercial vessels, in partnership with General Dynamics Electric Boat hosted a christening ceremony on October 10, for the state-of-the-art floating dry dock ATLAS. ATLAS will play a critical role in the construction and sustainment of the Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program, providing essential dry dock capacity for construction, maintenance, and long-term sustainment.

The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has secured a major grant worth $450,000 from The TK Foundation to create the world’s first free global e-learning system for the maritime search and rescue (SAR) sector.

James Fisher Defence (JFD Global), a global provider of specialist marine and defense solutions enabling mission success at sea, has commenced a project to deliver to the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA)—a new medical monitoring capability for integration into the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS).

Leidos has commenced the Australian build of Sea Archer, a next-generation small uncrewed surface vessel (USV).

Leidos has unveiled Sea Dagger, a next-generation Commando Insertion Craft (CIC) concept developed for the Royal Navy. The first craft of its size to combine speed, range, vehicle delivery and modular mission systems into a single platform, Sea Dagger sets a new standard in maritime autonomy and operational agility. 

Trade Tech, Inc., a global logistics platform, has been named an official service provider for the United Arab Emirates’ Maritime Pre-Load Cargo Information (MPCI) Program, which went into effect in August 2025.

Goltens Worldwide and IPCO Power and have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to jointly support shipowners in achieving more efficient and sustainable fuel operations.

BMT unveils its Modular Uncrewed Ship concept MODUS—highlighting its commitment to research and innovation in ship design and naval engineering. With a fundamentally modular approach at its core, BMT’s vision stands apart in the autonomy space by focusing on adaptable solutions for specific operational needs, not just a one-size-fits-all vessel. 

Helsing, a leading European defense technology company, is in the process of acquiring Blue Ocean, an ocean technology company that designs, develops, and operates autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).

ABB has signed a term sheet agreement with SwitcH2 to engineer and supply automation and electrification solutions for SwitcH2’s floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit dedicated to producing green ammonia from green hydrogen, to support future demand for low-carbon marine fuels.

Robosys Automation, a global leader in maritime autonomy, vessel control systems, and smart shipping solutions, has secured a new contract to retrofit a 26-meter Damen 2610 Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) Twin Axe High Speed Support Vessel (HSSV), with its flagship VOYAGER AI advanced maritime autonomy software.

Windward Offshore has officially taken delivery of its first Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV), Windward Athens.

At a White House event on October 10, President Donald J. Trump announced that Bollinger Shipyards, in partnership with Rauma Marine Constructions (Rauma), Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan), and Aker Arctic Technology Inc. (Aker Arctic), has been selected for the design and construction of six Arctic Security Cutters (ASC).

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), located in Taunton, and Marine AI, a Plymouth-based leader in maritime autonomy software, have this month launched a world-first research program to enable Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) to read, interpret, and act upon official navigational information once only usable by human mariners. 

Damen Shipyards Group and Chomex Marino signed a contract for the construction of two Damen Offshore Support Tugs (OST) 120. Damen has developed the vessels in response to the operational requirements of end-user Woodside Energy.

Forum Energy Technologies (FET), a global leader in subsea robotics, has secured a contract with long-term client DOF for the delivery of a work-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and supporting tether management system.