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M940 Oostende officially christened: new generation of mine countermeasure vessels strengthens maritime security

M940 Oostende officially christened: new generation of mine countermeasure vessels strengthens maritime security

25 Jun. 2026

ABC Engines celebrates the official christening of the M940 Oostende, the new state-of-the-art mine countermeasure vessel of the Belgian Navy, which took place yesterday in its namesake city of Ostend...

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Successful Open Day brought together technology, craftsmanship and passion

Successful Open Day brought together technology, craftsmanship and passion

24 Jun. 2026

On Sunday 21 June 2026, ABC opened its gates in Ghent for a highly successful Open Day. Under the theme “from metal to engine”, visitors were given a unique behind-the-scenes...

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Lloyd’s Register grants first class approval for BeHydro 100% hydrogen marine engine

Lloyd’s Register grants first class approval for BeHydro 100% hydrogen marine engine

18 Jun. 2026

The approval marks a significant step in the certification and commercial readiness of hydrogen-fuelled propulsion technology for maritime applications. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has issued the first Type Approval Certificate for...

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Cecon Vigor: powered by ABC engine technology

Cecon Vigor: powered by ABC engine technology

10 Jun. 2026

On Thursday 4 June, we had the pleasure of attending the christening ceremony of Cecon Vigor, the new cable lay support vessel delivered to Agalas and Eidesvik Offshore ASA, designed...

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ABC Secures Repeat Order for Carsten Rehder’s Next-Generation Coral 7500 Vessels

ABC Secures Repeat Order for Carsten Rehder’s Next-Generation Coral 7500 Vessels

03 Jun. 2026

ABC is pleased to announce a repeat order from Indian-based shipyard GRSE for four 8-cylinder methanol-ready DZ engines, which will serve as the main propulsion units for the new Rehder...

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ABC-powered pelagic trawler Sunbeam christened and delivered

ABC-powered pelagic trawler Sunbeam christened and delivered

27 May. 2026

Last Saturday, the new pelagic trawler Sunbeam was christened and delivered in Fosnavåg, Norway. The 73-metre vessel, designed by Salt Ship Design and built by Myklebust Verft AS, is powered...

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Meet us at Maritime Industry 2026

Meet us at Maritime Industry 2026

22 May. 2026

From 2 to 4 June 2026, ABC will once again be present at the Maritime Industry exhibition in Gorinchem, the Netherlands. As a long-standing specialist in maritime propulsion systems, ABC...

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From Metal to Engine: Discover ABC

From Metal to Engine: Discover ABC

21 May. 2026

Join us on Sunday 21 June between 10am and 5pm for the ABC Open Day and discover our world of heavy-duty engines up close. Under the theme “From Metal to...

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Minister Theo Francken and Governor Carina Van Cauter visit ABC

Minister Theo Francken and Governor Carina Van Cauter visit ABC

19 May. 2026

ABC welcomed Belgian Minister of Defence and Foreign Trade Theo Francken and Governor of East Flanders Carina Van Cauter today at its site in Ghent for a company visit. During...

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