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  • Green development funding September 24, 2021
    London-based Uber Boat by Thames Clippers has won funding to support three green river transport research and development (R&D) projects.
  • New quay wall will be used to service the world’s largest offshore wind farm September 24, 2021
    Work has begun on a new 113m quay wall to moor windfarm Service Operation Vessels in the Port of Tyne, UK.
  • AI will improve vessel efficiency September 23, 2021
    Lloyd's Register has acquired GreenSteam, a marine data intelligence company specialising in improving vessel efficiency through machine learning.
  • Unmanned lifeboat will free-fall launch from wind turbines September 23, 2021
    A start-up developing a complete lifesaving system for offshore energy, has partnered with naval architect Chartwell Marine to deliver a first in class remotely operated rescue vessel.
  • Wing Group expands September 22, 2021
    The Wing Group is expanding its European operations.
  • Geotechnical data analysis lab September 22, 2021
    A new laboratory testing facility will offer fast and accurate analysis of all types of geotechnical data.
  • Digital twin development will aid hydrogen moves September 22, 2021
    IOTICS is creating a digital twin of Portsmouth International Port as part of an ambitious £1.5m project to demonstrate an achievable modular green hydrogen generation system within the Port.
  • Interconnector construction contract awarded September 22, 2021
    Greenlink has awarded the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the Greenlink electricity interconnector project to a consortium comprised of Siemens Energy AG and Sumitomo Electric Industries.
  • Solar, Bluetooth and remote programming September 22, 2021
    The SL-75 from Australian navaids manufacturer Sealite is a next-generation solar marine lantern with up to 5NM visible range.
  • Fossil fuel free ferries September 22, 2021
    The ferry operator Stena Line, Frederikshavn Municipality, and the Port of Frederikshavn have signed a historic agreement in which the parties commit to take their share of the responsibility for making Gothenburg-Frederikshavn the world's first fossil fuel free ferry line of its kind.

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.

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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.

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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’

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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.

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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.

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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.

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