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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.

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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