News, Events & Press Releases

Venice fundraising plea November 22, 2019
Pino Musolino, Chairman and CEO of the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority, has sent an open letter to Presidents and CEOs of all the cruise companies calling the port of Venice suggesting that the cruise companies set up a fund to support Venice and its lagoon following the recent exceptionally high tide events.
AIS transponder displays through your tablet November 22, 2019
A marine electronics company has launched a new Class B AIS transponder designed for the vessel operators who augment their navigation tasks with an iPad or tablet.
Fat contract pipeline for offshore wind engineers November 22, 2019
One of the UK’s largest engineering and construction companies has taken a firm foothold in the offshore wind energy market as it has successfully been awarded a record number of contracts wins for the business in this sector.
Patrol boat refurb to add oil recovery capability November 22, 2019
A modernisation and modification project on the Swedish Coastguard vessel ‘KBV 181’ will begin late April 2020.
Hutchinson to build SIPs for Hornsea Two November 22, 2019
EEW Group has contracted Hutchinson Engineering for the fabrication and onsite assembly of 30 suspended internal platforms (SIPs) for Hornsea Two offshore wind farm, located 55 miles off the UK coast in the North Sea.
MAN engines to power ice-breaking tugs November 21, 2019
MAN Energy Solutions has won a contract to supply fuel-efficient and low maintenance main propulsion engines for two new ice-breaking ASD tugs.
20hp tiller-steered electric outboard November 21, 2019
A German leader in electric outboard propulsion has used the recent METSTrade show to launch its new 20hp (equivalent) tiller steered outboard motor.
Updated guide on subsea materials November 21, 2019
The recently launched Edition 4 of EEMUA 194, “Guide to Materials Selection and Corrosion Control for Subsea Energy Equipment”, reflects the significant developments that have occurred in subsea materials technology and operational experience in the last few years.
Hywind Tampen investment decision November 21, 2019
A Norwegian floating offshore wind project to meet the power demands of offshore oil fields will be an industry first.
Big ambitions for electric driver interface November 21, 2019
A unique electric driver interface is being developed and tested to aid the transition into electric boating.

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.