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- Green development funding September 24, 2021London-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, 2021Work 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, 2021Lloyd'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, 2021A 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, 2021The Wing Group is expanding its European operations.
- Geotechnical data analysis lab September 22, 2021A 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, 2021IOTICS 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, 2021Greenlink 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, 2021The 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, 2021The 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.
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the thousands of STEM candidates who want to return to engineering after a career break, but fear that their skills are out of date.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.
Read MoreSeafarers 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.
Read MoreNavigating 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.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MorePRESS 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.
Read MoreBags 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 MoreSeafarers 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 MorePort 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).
Read MoreEagle’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.
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