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- Spanish port looks to renewables July 8, 2020A Spanish port has held its first roundtable addressing the future of marine renewable energy.
- Van Aalst Group forms new company July 8, 2020Netherlands-based Van Aalst Group has formed a new company in Norway to provide maintenance and workshop services for clients operating worldwide in the offshore oil, gas, marine and renewables industry.
- Work resumes on one of Europe’s largest river restorations July 8, 2020After nearly three months of championing new ways of working due to the Coronavirus pandemic, UK environmental engineering company Land & Water is back on site on the River Severn.
- Afsluitdijk reinforcement will use improved interlocking blocks July 8, 2020Plans to both strengthen and raise the height of the long Afsluitdijk across the Isselmeer in Holland have seen a contract awarded to a consortium that has started work writes Dag Pike.
- Lockdown provided ideal conditions for marine noise study July 8, 2020The Flanders Marine Institute, (VLIZ) seized upon the quiet of lockdown to map the underwater soundscape of the Belgian section of the North Sea.
- Cyber security planning help July 7, 2020A new interactive infographic summarises the key considerations owners and operators should make when building a cyber security plan.
- Jet power for 48 US Navy RIBs July 7, 2020New Zealand-headquartered jet drive manufacturer HamiltonJet will collaborate with rigid inflatable boat manufacturer Ribcraft to supply 48 Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) to the US Navy.
- Cleaner Kohler July 7, 2020Kohler is extending its marine generator portfolio with new EU Stage V emission-compliant 50Hz marine ratings starting July 2020.
- Ocean Safety’s summer 2020 highlights July 7, 2020With the postponement of Seawork, Ocean Safety, like all the exhibitors, are having to work that bit harder to ensure that all their commercial customers are able to make informed choices about the most advanced and most appropriate life-saving equipment.
- Swedish company consolidates manufacturing July 6, 2020A Swedish company that designs and manufactures controllable-pitch propellers will centralise its manufacturing operations to aid operational efficiency.
Two New Non-Executive Directors Join Port of London Authority Board
The Port of London Authority (PLA) announces two new non-executive directors have been appointed to the PLA board: Judith Armitt has been appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport (in accordance with the Port of London Act); and Darren James has been appointed by the PLA Board.
Read MoreCleaner Thames partners take on Thames clean up at Woolwich Arsenal
The Cleaner Thames campaign partners – Port of London Authority, Thames21 and Tideway – took to the Woolwich Arsenal foreshore to clear it of nearly two tonnes of rubbish and litter that has ended up in the river.
Read MoreNational Maritime | E-news bulletin – September 2016
Data management is poised to transform the maritime industry. By collecting and analysing data in real time, maritime organisations can generate insights that significantly improve operations and address key challenges they face.
Read MoreThames ship discount for environmental high performers
Port of London Authority creates low emission discount The Port of London is set to become the first UK port to recognise ship owners committed to progressively improving their environmental... Read MoreThames concordat: a way forward for River Thames regulation
A streamlined approach to regulating development in the River Thames has been agreed by the MMO and Port of London Authority. The ‘Thames Concordat’ is a new set of principles... Read MoreSeafarers 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.
Read MoreNational 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 More