Seafarers past and present to be commemorated on Merchant Navy Day, 3 September
Local councils throughout the UK have been invited to support a campaign to raise awareness of ‘island nation’ Britain’s dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers.
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- PIV capable of 50 knots is delivered December 6, 2019The Royal Oman Police Coastguard (ROPCG) has taken delivery of a 26m Patrol Interceptor Vessel (PIV) capable of speeds in excess of 50 knots.
- Launch and recovery device for profiling and sampling December 6, 2019A Danish designed and manufactured LARS provides a complete package for easy installation and removal of a CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth) rosette sensor suite of underwater instrumentation.
- OESV operator offers US market success tips December 6, 2019A UK-based Offshore Energy Support Vessel (OESV) operator has stressed that proven vessel designs, safety management systems and robust back office support are essential ingredients for growth of the US OESV market.
- Three more hybrid ferries in build in Norway December 6, 2019Norway currently shows the path for many other countries when it comes to low carbon mobility solutions, a position that will only be reinforced when three new hybrid ferries hit the water.
- New water jet claims substantial performance gains December 6, 2019HamiltonJet has unveiled its HTX52 – the latest model in its HTX series of waterjets and claimed to be the New Zealand company’s fastest, most durable waterjet yet.
- Vessel data key to meeting emissions targets December 6, 2019With the International Maritime Organisation announcing a goals-based approach to emissions reductions for sulphur, nitrogen and carbon oxides over the next two decades, shipping owners and operators must use vessel data to build a fuller picture of unnecessary fuel consumption.
- North Sea wind assessment sensitivity study December 6, 2019Following analysis by leading industry experts AXYS claims its WindSentinelTM Floating LiDAR can produce data sets that reduce cost of energy for offshore wind developers.
- 146 ton cylinder for world’s biggest pilling barge December 6, 2019The heaviest hydraulic cylinder ever produced by Netherlands manufacturer Bosch Rexroth, is ready for installation onboard the biggest ever piling barge.
- Nominations open for ECMAs December 5, 2019Nominations are now open for the 2020 European Commercial Marine Awards (ECMAs).
- Rise in shipbuilding ‘patent protection’ December 5, 2019A major maritime study has revealed a rapid rise in shipbuilding patent applications as superpowers look to protect and commercially exploit new innovations in technology.
National Maritime’s first Investinblue conference
More than a year in the planning, National Maritime’s first Investinblue conference attracted thousands of visitors to Liverpool’s Exhibition Centre for a two-day event showcasing major developments in the maritime sector.
Read MoreLondon Tilbury Seafarers Centre Re-Opens Offering 24-hour access
The London Tilbury Seafarers Centre, which now offers a new 24-hour lounge for seafarers after a major refurbishment programme, was officially reopened today (15th July 2016) by Port of London... Read MoreDeputy Mayor of London Welcomes the Thames Vision
London’s Deputy Mayor for Transport, Val Shawcross CBE has welcomed the launch today (Monday, 4 July 2016) of the Thames Vision, a framework for developing greater use of the Thames... Read MoreAll UK Local Councils urged to fly the Red Ensign on Merchant Navy Day, 3 September
All local councils throughout the UK are being invited to support a campaign to raise public awareness of ‘island nation’ Britain’s dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers.
Read MoreMINISTER ISSUES RALLYING CALL FOR INVESTMENT IN THE UK’S MARITIME SECTOR
INVESTINBLUE delegates told that “industry is absolutely critical to the British economy” . Government minister Anna Soubry has heaped praise on Britain’s marine and maritime sectors and urged international businesses to invest in “the UK’s world-leading infrastructure and expertise”.
Read MoreSeafarers Awareness Week events take shape across the UK
With two weeks to go, Seafarers Awareness Week 2016 is shaping up to be the biggest campaign yet, since its inception by the charity Seafarers UK in 2010.
Read MoreThames marine training and skills to be stepped-up as academy launches
Marine training on the River Thames is to receive a major boost with the launch of a new skills organisation that will support crew training and development on the UK’s busiest waterway.
Read MorePLA’s £7million boat does the trick after storm damage closes pier temporarily
A busy London pier that was shut briefly after Storm Katie struck was reopened thanks to a new tidal Thames superboat.
Read MorePress Release – Investinblue to hold ‘stormy’ debate during IFB2016
Day one of Investinblue, (15-16th June) will include an interactive, industry lead, panel debate, highlighting the environmental challenges faced by the maritime industry.
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