Norway just ordered 20 ‘flying’ electric ferries in historic deal

Norway is doubling down on electric maritime transport in a big way, placing an order for 20 of Candela’s P-12 electric hydrofoil ferries in what’s being described as the largest deployment of its kind to date. The order comes from Norwegian transport operator Boreal AS and will see the futuristic “flying” ferries deployed along Norway’s…

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Yorkshire’s historic canals and railways work together

Why centuries-old ‘Ashing up’ technique remains the best. Yorkshire’s historic canals and railways – both dating back to the Industrial Revolution – are working in partnership to continue a centuries-old canal maintenance practice known as ‘ashing up’. ‘Ashing up’ We’re collaborating with Keighley Worth Valley Railway, Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway, and most recently Middleton…

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Candela’s new P-12 Business electric ferry is luxury soaring just above the waves

Swedish electric boat maker Candela has just unveiled its latest vessel, the P-12 Business, and it’s aiming to do something that’s long felt overdue: make getting to your destination on the water just as enjoyable as the destination itself. The new ferry builds on Candela’s already impressive P-12 platform, but adds a premium, business-class interior…

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Aqua superPower Partners with Hellonext to Deliver World-Class Marine Charging Operations as CPO and EMSP

Southampton, UK — 1st April2026 — Aqua superPower, the world’s first dedicated marine fast-charging network, enters into a strategicpartnership with Hellonext, a high-tech, top-tier international manufacturer of DC charging solutions. Hellonext has already established a presence in the marine electrification sector, with multiple operational charging installations across Spain, demonstrating proven capability indelivering high-performance infrastructure for…

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We’ve published our initial findings on the Llangollen Canal breach

We’ve today shared the findings of our interim investigation into the Llangollen Canal breach that occurred at Whitchurch, Shropshire, last December. The investigation Prepared by our engineers, supported by technical experts, the initial findings suggest the breach was most likely caused by a combination of specific factors in this location. This included a long-term, deep-seated…

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Floating Market to headline a busy Spring at Foxton Locks

Foxton Locks will come alive this Easter as the popular Floating Market returns from 3–6 April, forming the centrepiece of a busy programme of family-friendly activities at the Leicestershire attraction. We’re working with the site’s pubs, cafes and canal museum to organise a programme of fun family activities as Spring begins to bloom. What to…

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