News, Events & Press Releases

MJ News Briefs January 29, 2020
Industry appointments, awards, and any other interesting European commercial marine industry stuff that comes across our desk. Send your Maritime Journal News Briefs to editor@maritimejournal.com
New structure allows for bigger ships January 28, 2020
A 21.2m wide bulk carrier has successfully travelled through the large lock at Caen-Ouistreham ferry port, with just 60cm to spare on either side, as a result of a new structure for guiding vessels into the locks.
Great Yarmouth to upgrade flood defences January 28, 2020
Work is about to start to upgrade the flood defences against tidal flooding in Great Yarmouth under a £40.3 million refurbishment and upgrade programme to increase the level of protection from tidal flooding to more than 4,500 homes and businesses in the area writes Dag Pike.
Lochmaddy pier improvement January 28, 2020
Upgrade work on the Lochmaddy Pier used for the Calmac ferry service on North Uist, Scotland, is scheduled to start after £10m contract for dredging and construction work was awarded to L&M Keating Ltd. writes Dag Pike.
TOWLINES January 28, 2020
Williams Shipping has demonstrated its land and sea capabilities transferring part of an oil refinery from shore to ship.
Autonomous harbour tug – a step nearer January 28, 2020
Helsinki-based Wärtsilä has achieved what it calls a “breakthrough” in its IntelliTug project with trials underway following installation of a DP system on the tug PSA Polaris.
Svitzer and Rolls-Royce working together January 28, 2020
Towage company Svitzer and technology services provider Rolls-Royce have signed a long-term service agreement covering the preventative spare parts supply for 17 tugs powered by MTU Series 4000 engines.
Boluda refits tug to Tier III standards January 28, 2020
Boluda Towage Europe has taken a further step towards operating an environmentally friendly fleet with Europe’s first tug retrofit to meet IMO Tier III standards.
Diverse Marine secures offshore contract January 27, 2020
Refit and repair provider Diverse Marine Ltd has signed a modification and upcycling contract with an offshore wind crew transfer vessel service provider.
EUR20m funding for autonomous-ship project January 27, 2020
A pioneering Norwegian autonomous-ship project has received EUR20.1m in EU funding.

Seafarers UK and Sea Cadets in the limelight at inaugural Maritime UK National Awards Evening

Seafarers UK and Sea Cadets have won the STEM Award at the first national Maritime UK Awards event, held in Southampton on Thursday 19 September. The STEM category was sponsored…

UK Ports Conference

The UK Ports Conference is an essential update for the UK ports industry, bringing together senior representatives from across the ports, shipping and maritime sectors to explore the opportunities and challenges facing the port sector. This unique event, taking place over two separately bookable days, offers detailed insight on the latest policy issues and how ports can respond to uncertainty, while also exploring how to deliver successful port development, which incorporates the latest technology and innovations.

Jobs in Maritime and McGinley Support Services Announce Strategic Partnership

Jobs in Maritime Ltd and McGinley Support Services (Infrastructure) Ltd are pleased to announce the formation of a new joint venture agreement, which will bring a new era of recruitment... Read More

MNF Grant Awarded to Combat Stress

The Merchant Navy Fund, which is a collaborative initiative between Seafarers UK and the MNWB has awarded Combat Stress with £25,000. The grant means Merchant Navy Seafarers and Fishermen veterans will be provided with a range of mental health services addressing the needs of each individual.

LAUNCH OF THE HISTORIC VESSEL “OUR LIZZIE” – Lake Loathing, Oulton Broad, Suffolk

Following a two- and half-year restoration and refit the beautiful historic fishing vessel “Our Lizzie” is due to be launched at The International Boatbuilding Training College, Lowestoft on Tuesday 16th October 2018.

National Maritime Cup: Time Trial Championship

We are seeking 12 teams from across UK maritime industries to take to the Thames this summer to row the 9 mile route from Woolwich to Greenwich in aid of the AHOY centre charity and battle to become the UK’s maritime sector ‘Champion of Champions’

Free health checks for fishermen and their families coming to Peterhead

Respected maritime charities, the Fishermen’s Mission and Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS), have today announced a new joint initiative, the SeaFit Programme, that will deliver health and wellbeing services around the UK coastline for commercial fishermen and their families. The programme will be officially launched at a major health and wellbeing event for the fishing community from Tuesday 2nd to Thursday 4th October, in the Sea Cadets building, Peterhead.

SEA CADETS NATIONAL COMBINED REGATTA

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets are holding a National Combined Regatta at the ExCel, London, Royal Docks Boat Station on 1st September 2018 at which Jobs in Maritime will be helping organize and exhibiting at.

Record-breaking broadcast publicity for Seafarers Awareness Week 2018!

TV and radio coverage of this year’s Seafarers Awareness Week (23-30 June) reached an estimated 6,573,000 people, according to a report from Markettiers, the multi-award winning market leaders in broadcast PR and communications.

Seafarers Awareness Week

The UK has always been heavily dependent on a thriving maritime industry. An estimated 95% of imports come to our ‘island nation’ by ship, including much of our everyday food and fuel. Yet many people are completely unaware of the world of shipping, the seafarers who work in it, and the essential role of our sea ports – more than any other European country.