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Van Aalst Group forms new company July 8, 2020
Netherlands-based Van Aalst Group has formed a new company in Norway to provide maintenance and workshop services for clients operating worldwide in the offshore oil, gas, marine and renewables industry.
Work resumes on one of Europe’s largest river restorations July 8, 2020
After nearly three months of championing new ways of working due to the Coronavirus pandemic, UK environmental engineering company Land & Water is back on site on the River Severn.
Afsluitdijk reinforcement will use improved interlocking blocks July 8, 2020
Plans to both strengthen and raise the height of the long Afsluitdijk across the Isselmeer in Holland have seen a contract awarded to a consortium that has started work writes Dag Pike.
Lockdown provided ideal conditions for marine noise study July 8, 2020
The Flanders Marine Institute, (VLIZ) seized upon the quiet of lockdown to map the underwater soundscape of the Belgian section of the North Sea.
Cyber security planning help July 7, 2020
A new interactive infographic summarises the key considerations owners and operators should make when building a cyber security plan.
Jet power for 48 US Navy RIBs July 7, 2020
New Zealand-headquartered jet drive manufacturer HamiltonJet will collaborate with rigid inflatable boat manufacturer Ribcraft to supply 48 Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) to the US Navy.
Cleaner Kohler July 7, 2020
Kohler is extending its marine generator portfolio with new EU Stage V emission-compliant 50Hz marine ratings starting July 2020.
Ocean Safety’s summer 2020 highlights July 7, 2020
With the postponement of Seawork, Ocean Safety, like all the exhibitors, are having to work that bit harder to ensure that all their commercial customers are able to make informed choices about the most advanced and most appropriate life-saving equipment.
Swedish company consolidates manufacturing July 6, 2020
A Swedish company that designs and manufactures controllable-pitch propellers will centralise its manufacturing operations to aid operational efficiency.
Grant to advance AI in UK maritime sector July 6, 2020
A maritime technology company has been awarded an Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) grant to advance machine learning in the maritime sector.

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.

How Regulation Impacts on the Commercial Performance of Organisations within the Maritime Sector?

The influence of regulation on the activities of maritime businesses is increasing significantly and it is vital that these effects are understood and embraced by all. This meeting of the... Read More

Thames Career Day Attracts Major Interest

A Thames Careers Open Day attracted over 1,000 people to the Port of London Authority’s (PLA) Royal Terrace Pier and Marine Service base at Denton on Thursday, 18 July.

Canada adds 12,500 jobs in modest July rebound, good times ahead?

A job is a regular activity performed in exchange for payment. A person usually begins a job by becoming an employee, volunteering, or starting a business. The duration of a job may range from an hour (in the case of odd jobs) to a lifetime (in the case of some judges). If a person is trained for a certain type of job, they may have a profession. The series of jobs a person holds in their life is their career.

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