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Damen completes diving bell ship January 18, 2021
Damen Shipyards Group has completed construction and outfitting of a diving bell ship that has subsequently undertaken successful river trials.
Remontowa Shipbuiding delivers in 2020 January 18, 2021
Remontowa Shipbuiding delivered a number of innovative vessels in 2020, despite the challenging economy.
Aluminium work bridges cooperation January 18, 2021
Dutch companies Marteq BV and Highrise BV have joined forces to offer their new ‘Strongbridge’ work bridges to the maritime sector.
Hovercraft deliveries for Estonia and Hong Kong January 18, 2021
Southampton-UK based hovercraft manufacturer Griffon Hoverwork has delivered two of its new 995ED craft to clients in Hong Kong and Estonia.
Milestone deal for The SMS Group January 15, 2021
The SMS Group has signed its first installation/distribution deal since moving into its new premises in ABP’s Port of Southampton, UK.
First turbine goes in at Moray East January 15, 2021
Moray East offshore wind farm has announced the successful milestone of the first of its 100 9.5MW turbines to be installed in the Moray Firth.
Third Kiel ferry contract January 15, 2021
Holland Shipyards Group has signed a contract to build three additional hybrid vessels for Schlepp- und Fährgesellschaft Kiel (SFK).
Piattaforma Logistica Trieste launch January 15, 2021
The acquisition by Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) of 50.01 percent of the multi-function PLT terminal in the Italian seaport of Trieste has been completed.
Ship-created underwater noise measurement January 15, 2021
University of Strathclyde researchers have developed a novel way of measuring underwater noise created by ships which poses a danger to marine life.
Hydrography and oceanography portfolio combo January 14, 2021
Two subsea companies have entered a new strategic cooperation to share knowledge and services that will simplify the acquisition of high-quality marine data for clients across Europe.

STEM Returners: creating new talent pools in STEM

Help is finally on the way for the thousands of STEM candidates who want to return to engineering after a career break, but fear that their skills are out of date. An exciting new ‘STEM Returners Programme’ is specifically designed to help them return to their former careers, as well as re-train STEM candidates from other industries.

Seafarers UK calls for corporate teams to take on the 24 Peaks Challenge

The UK maritime industry’s most rewarding team-building event is on 7-8 July 2018, when up to 30 teams of trekkers will take on Seafarers UK’s 24 Peaks Challenge.

Navigating Change – A Review of the UK Maritime Welfare Charity Sector

Two-day ‘Supporting Seafarers’ conference coincided with launch of ten-year research report . Ten years on from the publication in 2007 of ‘Supporting Seafarers and their Families: Challenges for the Future’, a new report, ‘Navigating Change – A Review of the UK Maritime Welfare Charity Sector’ was released at a major conference in London on 16-17 October.

New charity appointment aims to increase corporate and employee engagement in maritime

Mairéad Ní Cheóinín has been appointed to Seafarers UK as the charity’s new Corporate Fundraising Manager where her focus will be on engaging with the commercial maritime sector.

PRESS RELEASE – Seafarer Mental Health Trauma Leaflet now available in Tagalog language

Human Rights at Sea is very pleased to announce that following the success of the mental health welfare leaflet “Remaining Resilient after Traumatic Events”, the leaflet is now available in the Tagalog language.

Bags Full of Appreciation

This week the Port of London Authority (PLA) and the London Tilbury Seafarers Centre (LTSC) is distributing food gift bags to crews visiting the port, to show their appreciation during... Read More

Seafarers Awareness Week Press Release

Facing Brexit, the UK’s 'island nation' dependence on shipping and seafarers is set to grow As the UK finally embarks on Brexit negotiations, our island nation's attention is being focused... Read More

Port of London Authority Apprenticeship Open Day: 30 June 2017

The Port of London Authority (PLA) is inviting over 16s to take a look at its opportunities for apprenticeships at a special Open Day on Friday, 30 June.The PLA looks after 95 miles of the tidal Thames, from the North Sea through the heart of the historic city to Teddington Lock in West London. This summer, we are recruiting four apprentices: two marine engineers and two marine operatives (deckhands).

Eagle’s Eye: New Kent Radar for Port of London Authority

The Port of London Authority (PLA) has broken ground for the construction of a new radar tower in Northfleet, Kent, as part of the 18-strong radar network it operates, overseeing safe navigation on the UK’s busiest waterway.

‘Maritime Jobs at Sea and Ashore’ and ‘Sea Ports for Prosperity’

Two new themes launched for Seafarers Awareness Week (24-30 June 2017 . SAW2017LaunchAnnouncing the themes ‘Maritime Jobs at Sea and Ashore‘ and ‘Sea Ports for Prosperity‘, Seafarers UK has launched this year’s Seafarers Awareness Week campaign, with the focus on promoting maritime career opportunities, both at sea and ashore, including in the UK’s thriving port industry.

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