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NewsMaritime panel role for IMarEST CEO
David Loosley, Chief Executive of IMarESTThe panel will look at the UK’s long-term maritime strategy and also includes one of IMarEST’s Honorary Fellows.Working in partnership with industry, the government aims to challenge the sector to think about what it will look like in 2050. This vision will reinforce the development ...
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NewsBlue economy focus at EMD
The challenges and opportunities for sustainable ‘blue’ economy growth in the Black Sea will be a major focus at the European Maritime Day (EMD) conference.
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NewsMersey maritime sector ready to lead UK’s industrial strategy, says industry heavyweight
Liverpool city region’s £4bn powerhouse maritime sector will lead the UK’s industrial strategy in the coming decades - according to one of the country’s industry leaders.
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NewsNWA membership doubles in seven years
The UK’s National Workboat Association, the trade, skills and safety standards association for the workboat industry, has announced that its membership has doubled since 2011.
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NewsLuffing crane for offshore wind industry showcased to Scottish MP
Cranes currently being manufactured by Sparrows Group, which will be installed at ScottishPower Renewables’ East Anglia ONE windfarm off the coast of Suffolk, were showcased to Colin Clark MP at the company’s headquarters in Aberdeen.
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NewsWind assisted cruise ship sets sail
While the IMO was deep in discussions with the shipping industry meeting urgent and ambitious carbon reduction targets at MEPC72, the ‘M/S Viking Grace’ set sail on her first voyage as the only passenger ship in the world equipped with a Rotor Sail to harness wind power for propulsion.
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NewsBigLift for 800 tonne jack-up platform
BigLift’s ‘Happy Rover’ recently carried a Jack-up platform from Rotterdam to La Reunion Island for client Enerpac. The Jack-up consists of a platform of 515 tonnes and four telescopic legs of 72 tonnes each.
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Strong financials for Deutz AG
Marine diesel propulsion specialist Deutz AG has published the Group’s preliminary financial results for the first quarter of 2018. The volume of new orders rose by 42.6 per cent year on year to €574.9 million.
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NewsTurner Iceni GB£4m vessel contract
Turner Iceni has been awarded a contract exceeding GB£4m by ScottishPower Renewables to provide crew transfer vessel support for the construction of the East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm.
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ICOMIA World Marinas Conference
The ICOMIA World Marinas Conference, to be held in Athens from October 25 to 27 this year aims to deliver an impressive programme with prominent speakers from around the globe.
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NewsBrexit Minister looks to the future during visit to the Port of Southampton
The Port of Southampton has welcomed Suella Fernandes, MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Exiting the European Union.
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NewsWilhelmsen and Kongsberg establish ‘world's first autonomous shipping company’
Norwegian shipping industry big hitters Wilhelmsen and Kongsberg are joining forces to take the next step in autonomous shipping by offering a complete value chain for autonomous ships, from design and development, to control systems, logistics services and vessel operations.
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NewsUK maritime strategy seeks to stimulate growth
A new strategy has been launched by the UK government’s Department for Transport (DfT) which seeks to stimulate growth in the sector.
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NewsChanges to bunker supply in English Channel
Falmouth is the first and last bunker stop at the crossroads of the English Channel, Atlantic and Celtic Sea.
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NewsMarine-i highlights future for composite materials
The UK’s next Marine-i Discovery Room event will shine a spotlight on composite materials and the vital role they will play in the marine industry in future.
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NewsCanada and Finland disagree over arctic fuel ban
As the IMO prepares to consider a Canadian proposal to mitigate the risks of heavy fuel oil pollution in the Arctic, Ottawa is trying to water down a plan by Finland for an outright ban of HFO (heavy fuel oils) the highly polluting fuel used by most ships.
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Identifying the major challenges to the safe and sustainable use of our oceans
The Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a charity helping to protect the safety of life and property by supporting education, research and public engagement, has announced the next in its series of foresight reviews, on ocean engineering.
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NewsColumbus knowledge transfer project stimulates Blue Growth
Funded by the European Commission''s Horizon 2020 programme, the Columbus Knowledge Transfer Flagship Project has delivered solutions to increase the future impact of marine and maritime research.
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NewsWaveGuide wave sensor for Fugro vessels
Planet Ocean Ltd has announced the delivery of the latest RADAC WaveGuide Onboard, radar wave sensor for installation on selected Fugro vessels.
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NewsWight Shipyard Co wins order of two fast ferries for Mexico
Until now Mexico’s largest ferry operator Ultramar has built all its high speed ferries in the United States and the order for two 37 metre ferries, the first British vessels to be built for Mexico in living memory, is more positive news for the Isle of Wight shipyard following a ...
