Seatec: Finnish Marine Technology

Royal Caribbean celebrated the start of physical construction of the fifth Icon Class ship with a keel-laying ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland. Set to debut in 2028, the fifth vacation in the Icon Class will deliver a revolutionary combination of thrills, relaxation, family experiences and entertainment to be announced in the coming months.

The FWDM Ferrous Wear Debris Meter Pro and next-generation Ferrous Particle Quantifier (FPQ) – officially unveiled today at the SMM 2026 exhibition – have been designed to provide more reliable insight into the condition of two-stroke marine engines. In any engine, mechanical stress on piston rings, cylinder liners, bearings, gears, and more can result in ferrous debris in the cylinder oil.

MIAMI, Sep. 8, 2026 – Royal Caribbean’s next Icon Class vacation, Hero of the Seas, has officially floated for the first time. The milestone, achieved at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, marks the latest phase of construction for the newest family vacation experience ahead of its August 2027 debut in Miami.

Marlink, a global leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has launched a new OT Security offering for maritime and land-based industries. Combining professional services and OT-native technology solutions, the offering helps organisations protect the safety, continuity and resilience of operational technology.

Security was particularly prominent at the new Naval Hall, where the MS&D Conference & Expo and Naval Stage brought together navies, defence companies and maritime technology providers. Discussions focused on unmanned systems, sensors, cybersecurity and the protection of critical maritime infrastructure. Speakers emphasised the need to shorten procurement processes and bring proven technologies into operational use more quickly.

The project is part of a comprehensive renewal of Meyer Turku’s logistics. The new logistics centre aims to make storage and distribution logistics more efficient, improve the manageability and visibility of material flows, and strengthen delivery reliability and safety in the shipyard area.

Rostock (Germany), August 2026 – Setting the pace for a new logistics gateway. The Liebherr LHM 550 has been supplied in a container-focused configuration to enable Patimban Global Gateway Terminal to commence container operations while permanent quay equipment is progressively introduced. With its flexible working ranges and high handling performance, the crane is designed to bridge the transition from initial vessel calls to fully developed terminal operations.

Construction work started in July 2026 and be completed in 2028. The project will be carried out amidst the daily operations of Finland’s busiest passenger port. The LJ6 quay contract includes the demolition of the existing quay, dredging work, the manufacture and installation of new quay sections, and the procurement and installation of quay equipment. “This is a project that is exceptionally demanding from both a technical and logistical point of view.

The exhibition floor is already taking shape. Industry leaders such as Astilleros Armon, Astilleros Murueta, Bergen Engines, Bureau Veritas, GEA Westfalia, Igus, Instituto Social de la Marina, Murimar Seguros, Sintemar, and Stem Fuels, among others, have confirmed their presence at World Maritime Week 2027, where they will showcase cutting-edge products, services, and solutions tailored to the maritime industry.

Rostock (Germany), July 2026 – Built for the next chapter of Baltic handling. Liebherr has delivered two LHM 550 mobile harbour cranes to Baltic Container Terminal Gdynia following a tender supported by EU funding and governed by a fixed June 2026 delivery schedule, with all project milestones achieved on time according to plan.