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Danish base for new wind farms April 20, 2021
Swedish wind farm developer Vattenfall has again selected Denmark’s Port of Hvide Sande as the operations and maintenance base, for new wind farms being developed.
Wind propulsion partnership launches April 20, 2021
A new partnership aims to accelerate the implementation of wind-assisted propulsion for the global shipping industry.
Eight new lifeboats for the KNRM April 20, 2021
The Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM) has commissioned the construction of eight new lifeboats which will be built over the next five years at two Dutch shipyards.
Largest self-righting RIB April 20, 2021
The Italian Coast Guard, has taken delivery of what is claimed to be the longest self-righting and unsinkable boat ever built in Italy.
JV propels heavy lift sector April 19, 2021
A new powerhouse in the heavy lift sector has been established with the launch of a joint venture (JV).
Green industrial revolution powers growth April 19, 2021
Britain’s green energy surge in offshore renewables has seen a maritime consultancy invest in expansion.
New boat for Lübeck Port fire-fighters April 19, 2021
A multi-purpose fire-fighting boat has been ordered for Germany’s biggest Baltic RoRo port – Lübeck, reports Tom Todd.
High-tech Nordlicht II is readied for GTL April 19, 2021
German Bight ferry operator AG Ems is taking a new high-tech catamaran ferry into service soon which will be capable of GTL operation, writes Tom Todd.
Insurer urges COVID-19 test checks April 16, 2021
The importance of thoroughly checking the results of crew COVID-19 tests has been highlighted by a transport insurer.
Aluminium oil spill recovery vessels nearing delivery April 16, 2021
A Spanish ship designer and builder is nearing completion of a pair of oil spill recovery workboats for the Panama Canal Authority.

PLA Open Day. Discover More. NMDG Maritime Industries Look to the Future

SKILLS & THE FUNDING REALITY, BUSINESS BREAKFAST, THURSDAY 26TH JUNE 2014, DARTFORD, KENT: Working together for all UK maritime skills development, this meeting of the Thames and Channel, National Maritime Development Group (NMDG) has been designed to brief executives on how best to work with the education sector and government organisations to develop the right training solutions and maximise public funding support.

COMMERCE AND CARGOES -ENCOURAGING THE POSITIVE USAGE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE RIVER THAMES

Commerce and Cargoes : National Maritime Development Group (NMDG) Business Breakfast, Thurs 29th May 2014, Butlers Wharf Pier, London . COMMERCE AND CARGOES -ENCOURAGING THE POSITIVE USAGE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE RIVER THAMES

Port of London Authority Open Day – The River Thames Careers and Trade Fair – Wednesday 16th July 2014, Royal Terrace Pier, Gravesend, Kent

As part of our continued long term strategy, the National Maritime Development Group (NMDG) and The Port of London Authority (PLA) are again joining together to help promote the River... Read More

PLA OPEN DAY – RIVER THAMES CAREERS AND TRADE FAIR & SO MUCH MORE…

PLA OPEN DAY – RIVER THAMES CAREERS AND TRADE FAIR – WEDNESDAY 16TH JULY: The National Maritime Development Group (NMDG) and The Port of London Authority (PLA) are again joining a drive to encourage jobseekers to look to the River Thames for their career and give thirty two Thames-based companies the opportunity to promote their services and to develop local supply chains.

NMDG Events

FINAL REMINDER : NMDG BUSINESS BREAKFAST – HELPING THE MARINE INDUSTRIES DELIVER AGAINST MARKET OPPORTUNITIES, THURSDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2014: The National Maritime Development Group (NMDG) is hosting its next business breakfast meeting on Thursday 27 February 2014, University of Greenwich, The Old Royal Naval College, Maritime Greenwich. The business breakfast will include presentations from Peter Joyce, Assistant Head of Aerospace,

Helping the Marine Industries Deliver Against Market Opportunities – A Partnership Approach between Government & Industry – NMDG Business Breakfast, Thurs 27th Feb 2014, The Old Royal Naval College, Maritime Greenwich

By 2020 the UK marine industries will be renowned for the quality and value for money of their high technology products, systems and services globally, and for their overall and substantial contribution to the UK’s economic, environmental and social well being.- Helping the Marine industries deliver against market opportunities.

WORKSHOP: Helping you grow in Offshore Wind

Following November’s successful ‘Kick-Start your journey into Offshore Wind NMDG business breakfast’, join us for an exclusive insight into the opportunities available and receive a free objective assessment of your business and products to ascertain market potential, and help identify how your business can grow in offshore wind.

National Maritime Development Group in partnership with Havering College of F & HE launches Maritime Traineeship in response to business need, sector growth and skills shortage

In response to maritime business need, sector growth and skills shortage within the Thames and Channel region, the NMDG Maritime Traineeship has been developed to attract capable people keen to pursue a seagoing or shore side career in maritime.

Kick-Start your journey into Offshore Wind -A Supply Chain Road Map Focused on Identifying Contract Opportunities

The UK offshore wind market is estimated to be worth £100bn over the next 20 years and there’s no doubt that development in UK waters, is going to provide massive opportunities for business to create vibrant manufacturing supply chains.

New Opportunities for the Future, Growing Manufacturing & Engineering Supply Chains?

The UK retains a significant position in world manufacturing and engineering, its specialist and complex capabilities are well recognised.

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