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MacGregor to Deliver Deck, Scientific Machinery to Four Research Vessels
MacGregor has secured orders to deliver deck cranes, handling equipment, and deck machinery for four new oceanographic research vessels. The orders were booked into MacGregor’s second and third quarter 2026 order intake, with equipment deliveries starting in 2027 and scheduled to complete by the third quarter of 2029 at the latest. Two of the vessels will be built at the GONDAN Shipbuilders in Spain for the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH).
MacGregor Secures RoRo Equipment Order for Battery-Hybrid LNG Green Ships
MacGregor has signed contracts with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard to supply a scope of RoRo equipment for TT-Line’s two new Green Ship 2.0 battery-hybrid LNG ferries. The contract includes several RoRo equipment items per vessel. The order was booked into MacGregor’s Q2 2026 orders received.Designed to set new standards in sustainable maritime transport, the 240-meter vessels will feature 5,400 lane meters of cargo capacity and accommodation for 1,000 persons each.
MacGregor Opens Service Engineer Hub in Trieste, Italy
MacGregor is opening a new service engineer hub in Trieste, Italy on September 1, 2026. The new site enhances MacGregor’s global service network by adding another central location to serve our customers’ fleet while significantly increasing our engineer capacity in the European region.The location of the new hub was selected after a thorough assessment, which proved that in addition to being a central location from the perspective of customer service…
MacGregor Advances Floating-to-Floating Transfer and LCO2 Systems
MacGregor has expanded its offshore technology portfolio with a certified floating-to-floating personnel transfer capability for its Horizon gangway and a new bow transfer system designed for direct ship-to-well transfer of LCO2.The Horizon gangway has received DNV certification under DNV-ST-0358 for floating-to-floating personnel transfers following a successful sea acceptance test. The certification enables motion-compensated connections between two vessels moving independently…
MacGregor to Supply Crane for Ulstein SX121 Vessel Order
MacGregor has secured a contract to supply a 165-ton active heave compensated (AHC) crane for a newbuild Ulstein SX121 vessel ordered by Jan De Nul and under construction at China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) shipyard. The order is part of a 1+1 vessel program, with delivery scheduled for February 2028.The order is booked into MacGregor’s second quarter 2026 order intake.MacGregor’s local presence and production capabilities in China provide CMHI with direct access to design…
Tech File: MacGregor LCOâ‚‚ Bow Transfer System
A new liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2) transfer solution built on proven technology from MacGregor enables the flexible, direct ship-to-well injection needed to support the EU’s carbon capture and storage goals.If the European Union is to meet its objective of net-zero emissions by 2050, carbon capture and storage (CCS) will have a significant part to play. The EU-funded CCS research and innovation project…
MacGregor Share Q2 2026 Interim Report
MacGregor has shared their Q2 interim report. Q2 performance:MacGregor’s second quarter 2026 was characterized by strong order intake in all divisions, and higher profitability was driven by continued disciplined project execution, active cost management, and ongoing progress in the implementation of our Full Ahead strategy.Orders received increased by 82 percent compared to Q2 2025 and totaled USD$409.36 million (EUR 351.2 (192.8) million).The order book amounted to USD$1431.7 million (EUR 1…
MacGregor Inks Hatch Cover Deal
MacGregor was selected to deliver a comprehensive scope of cargo handling solutions for six 1,700 TEU dual-fuel LNG-powered containerships to be built at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in India. The vessels are being built for the CMA CGM. The six 1,700 TEU vessels are scheduled for delivery between 2029 and 2031. They will support and reinforce India’s role as a strategic hub for global trade and sustainable…
MacGregor Expands Offshore Crane Modernization Backlog
MacGregor has secured a series of offshore load handling modernization and upgrade contracts during the first half of 2026, strengthening its position in the offshore services market.The contracts, booked in the company's first- and second-quarter 2026 order intake, cover engineering, upgrades and modernization projects aimed at improving the performance and extending the operational life of offshore…
MacGregor to Supply Deck Machinery for Ultra-Large Cable-Laying Vessel
MacGregor has been selected to supply a comprehensive package of offshore and merchant deck machinery for ultra-large cable-laying vessels. The vessel will be constructed at Tersan Shipyard in Turkey.The contract, secured in close collaboration with Nemo Marine, was booked during Q1 2026, with delivery scheduled for 2027.The specialized package is designed to support the vessel's operational requirements…
MacGregor Launches Balanced Lashing System
MacGregor has launched its new Balanced Lashing System, a solution designed to solve the long-standing industry challenge of uneven load distribution in container ship lashings.On conventional container ships, lashings often share loads unevenly, with upper lashings bearing the majority of the stress while lower lashings operate at only about half of their safe capacity. The Balanced Lashing System changes this dynamic by using proven elastic elements…
MacGregor to Supply Cargo Access, Deck Machinery for BC Ferries’ Newbuilds
MacGregor has been selected to supply cargo access solutions and deck machinery for four new major vessels under BC Ferries’ fleet renewal program.The next-generation vessels, to be built at China Merchants Industry (CMI) Weihai Shipyard, are designed as diesel-battery hybrid, all-electric ready ships intended for BC Ferries’ busiest routes between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland in Canada.MacGregor…
MacGregor Nets AHC Subsea Crane for Floating Wind Farm Vessel
MacGregor has been selected to supply a substantial 400-tonne Active Heave Compensated (AHC) subsea crane for a new 127-meter Floating Wind Farm Construction Vessel (FWCV).Purpose-built for the burgeoning floating offshore wind market, the new vessel is a significant development for the industry and requires one of the largest subsea AHC cranes ordered in recent years.The order is booked into MacGregor's first quarter 2026 order intake.The contract for MacGregor is with Chinese shipyard…
MacGregor to Equip Atlantic Navigation’s CSV with AHC Crane
MacGregor has secured a contract to deliver a newly developed high-performance lightweight 165-tonne active heave compensated (AHC) crane to Hong Hua Yard in China for the vessel owner Atlantic Navigation.Equipment delivery is scheduled for completion by the second quarter of 2027, with an option included for one additional crane.The scope of supply includes the complete delivery of a modern 165-tonne…
MacGregor to Supply Cargo Equipment for Nine New RoPax Vessels
MacGregor has been selected to supply cargo access solutions for nine new RoPax vessels as part of the Grimaldi Group’s major fleet renewal plan.This significant order includes cargo access equipment for three vessels for Finnlines, four for Grimaldi Euromed, and two for Minoan Lines. The vessels will be built at China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyard Co.The order covers two different vessel designs…
MacGregor Appoints New CEO
The board of directors of MacGregor Group AB has appointed Jonas Gustavsson Chief Executive Officer of MacGregor as of August 1, 2025. He succeeds Leif Byström, who is retiring.Jonas Gustavsson joined MacGregor in March 2025 as Deputy President. Prior to that he served as the CEO of AFRY AB from 2017 until early 2025. His earlier positions include 23 years of leadership experience with various senior roles at Sandvik, Rotax, Bombardier and ABB.
Triton Completes MacGregor Acquisition
Triton, a European mid-market investment company, has completed the acquisition of MacGregor from previous owner Hiab, formerly Cargotec.The transaction between Triton and Hiab, first announced in November 2024, was closed on July 31, 2025.MacGregor will continue to serve its maritime and offshore customers with its wide portfolio of cargo and load handling equipment under the ownership of Triton.“We at Triton are very pleased and excited about being the new owner of MacGregor.
MacGregor to Deliver Fully Automatic Twistlocks for Hapag-Lloyd’s 19,900 TEU Vessels
MacGregor has secured an order from Hapag-Lloyd for its fully automatic twistlocks (ACV-1) “Hippo," designed to improve cargo handling efficiency. Twistlocks are used to secure containers on ships, ensuring stability and safety during transport.This order will support Hapag-Lloyd’s A19-series ships, which include six 19,900 TEU vessels: Al Nefud, Al Dahna Express, Barzan, Al Muraykh, Al Zubara, and Tihama.The order was booked in the first quarter 2025.
MacGregor to Supply Winch Package for SPEC’s AHTS Newbuilds
MacGregor has secured a contract to supply an advanced anchor handling towing winch (AHTW) package for a series anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels owned by SINOPACIFIC Engineering & Contracting (SPEC).The MacGregor AHTW package is designed to support the complex operations of SPA90 (90T BP AHTS ABS Class) AHTS vessels, ensuring precision, safety, and operational efficiency in all offshore conditions.The MacGregor scope of supply includes anchor windlass with roller chain stoppers…
MacGregor to Fit Electric Cargo Cranes on Vertom’s Multipurpose Vessels
MacGregor has secured an order from the Vertom group, a Netherlands-based shipowner and maritime service provider, to deliver fully electric cargo cranes for four multipurpose vessels.This order represents MacGregor’s first electric crane delivery for vessels, which will be built in India.The vessels will be constructed at Chowgule Shipyard in India, and the order has been facilitated in close cooperation with VARYA Tech…
