Month: September 2026

MAKINEN

MAKINEN – Building the best

A private, family-owned Finnish marine interior contractor, MAKINEN specialises in material supply, furniture installations and interior technical work for the global cruise industry. The company supports projects worldwide, with offices in Finland, the US and China. President Markus Mäkinen discussed MAKINEN’s recent projects. Report by Antonia Cole. Established in 1993, MAKINEN has three generations of …

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SEAmagine

SEAmagine Hydrospace Corporation (SEAmagine) – Submersible success in the subsea

For the past three decades, manned submersible technology expert SEAmagine Hydrospace Corporation (SEAmagine) has pushed the boundaries of subsea exploration, placing innovation at the forefront of its mission. The last two years have certainly been no different. From new developments to a world-class training programme, SEAmagine continues to exemplify exactly why it earned an industry-leading …

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Orkney Islands Council

Orkney Islands Council – Energy into the future

The Marine Services division of Orkney Islands Council manages the safe and efficient operation of 29 piers and harbours in the Orkney Islands. The port estate accommodates a diverse range of maritime sectors, including oil, cruise and cargo vessels. Harbour Master Douglas Manson discussed recent port developments, in conversation with Antonia Cole. In recent years, …

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National Shipbuilding Industries Company – Serving Saudi Arabia’s OSV and MRO Market

National Shipbuilding Industries Company (NSIC) was established in 2022 as a joint venture between International Maritime Industries (IMI) (51%) and Zamil Holding Group (49%), created to address growing demand for local OSV shipbuilding and MRO services in Saudi Arabia. Report by NSIC. With more than 500 Offshore Support Vessels operating in the Kingdom, NSIC was …

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J M Baxi Group

J M Baxi Group – Creating opportunities for a marine future 

The J M Baxi Group is an Indian trade and logistics conglomerate with a legacy stretching back 110 years. Expanding its scope beyond marine services, the company now successfully spans the entire logistics value chain. From multi-cargo port terminals, container freight stations, depots and container trains to niche logistics services for project and bulk cargo, …

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The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) – Access the world

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) is Florida’s largest container port and one of the US’ largest vehicle-handling ports. The authority connects Florida to the rest of the world. CEO Eric Green and Chief Commercial Officer Robert Peek discussed recent port developments, in conversation with Antonia Cole. With its strategic location in Northeast Florida (USA), JAXPORT …

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GPO Heavylift

GPO Heavylift – Heavy lifting, global reach

GPO Heavylift specialises in the transportation of large-scale onshore modules, catering to a variety of industries including LNG plants, refineries and other land-based industrial facilities. Expertise extends to managing complex logistics for modules built in one location and installed at another. Hannah Barnett spoke to company CEO Dagfinn Thorsen to learn more. Since GPO Heavylift …

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Eka Nusantara Line

Eka Nusantara Line – From shallow barge operator to offshore leader

Eka Nusantara Line (ENL) is an Indonesian marine operator providing vessel charters to support the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning (EPCIC) offshore industry. The company owes its success to always striving to meet the highest standards of operation and safety, going the extra mile to satisfy its customers. Hannah Barnett spoke to Richard Chandra …

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Cathelco

Cathelco – Leading the fight against fouling

Cathelco safeguards ships by managing biofouling, ensuring corrosion protection and generating freshwater. Product and Technical Manager Chris Hewitt discussed the company’s full suite of solutions, in conversation with Hannah Barnett. Across biofouling management, corrosion protection and freshwater generation, Cathelco engineers vessel-specific solutions around operational risk, lifecycle cost and long-term asset protection.  Its portfolio spans ICCP …

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