Dan Barnes

The Port of Milford Haven has submitted a significant multi-million-pound funding application to the UK Government’s FLOWMIS (Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme) initiative to expand Pembroke Port. This ambitious project aims to create a cutting-edge port base that will play a pivotal role in nurturing a Wales-based supply chain dedicated to the burgeoning floating …

Port of Milford Haven submits major funding application to unlock Floating Offshore Wind supply chain opportunities and secure a new green industry for Wales Read More »

Global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec has won the SAFETY4SEA Technology Award for the second year running. The 2023 award recognises SMARR-TI (Safety Management and Rapid Response Technology Interface), an interactive safety management solution that allows crew to monitor and control their onboard fire safety systems within one integrated and easy-to-use solution. This achievement follows Survitec’s …

Survitec wins SAFETY4SEA technology award for graphical monitoring fire solution Read More »

Norwegian marine tech startup, Orca, launches its next-generation smart navigation hub, the Core 2 featuring radar support. Radar is an important navigation tool that helps in many situations at sea, such as for collision avoidance in heavily trafficked areas or to track a storm front. Radar is also incredibly useful at night, helping boaters identify …

Orca launches Core 2 with radar support Read More »

BEMAC Corporation (BEMAC) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire shares in The Switch Engineering Oy and its group companies (The Switch), a manufacturer of permanent magnet machines (PMM), DC distribution solutions (DC-Hub), high-power AC drives (single drives) and high-speed induction motors, in partnership with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Mitsui). BEMAC, as …

BEMAC Corporation in partnership with Mitsui & Co to acquire 100% of The Switch group Read More »

Premier Marinas has become the first UK marina group to make the switch to using HVO fuel in boatyard plant machinery and equipment. HVO is a low carbon drop-in diesel replacement fuel made from 100% renewable waste, residue, and vegetable oils. It can be used across a range of applications and industries and is fast …

Premier Marinas – leading the switch over to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil(HVO) Read More »

CWind, a leading provider of offshore wind support services, has announced its acquisition by Inspirit Capital, a UK-based investment firm. The news marks the beginning of a new era for CWind, as it transforms into a stand-alone entity, no longer affiliated with Global Marine Group, the leading independent provider of submarine cable solutions. With a …

CWind enters new chapter with acquisition by Inspirit Capital, strengthening commitment to offshore wind industry Read More »

In partnership with NEWH, Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe has released its full schedule of content. Taking place on 29 – 30 November at London ExCeL, design leaders from Europe’s most esteemed cruise lines and design firms will be sharing their knowledge, insights, and experience through a series of CPD-certified panel talks and discussions. …

CSI Design Expo Europe – delivering insights and inspiration Read More »

Supported by Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS), British sailor Mark Ashley-Miller has completed his epic 9000-mile Harbour Master Sailing Challenge, raising over £25,000 for The Seafarers’ Charity. For the last five years, Mark has been sailing his 34ft Nauticat, Good Dog, around the UK and Ireland (including the Isle of Man and the Channel …

British sailor completes 9000-mile Harbour Master Sailing Challenge, raising £25,000 for The Seafarers’ Charity Read More »

Maritime UK Solent is delighted that several Solent-based maritime organisations have been successful in securing over £32 million funding in the Government’s Zero Emissions Vehicles and Infrastructure (ZEVI) competition, ensuring a significant portion of the £80 million match-funding made available by the government will support clean innovation in the Solent. The funding will support the …

Funding boost for Solent’s zero emission maritime ambitions Read More »

Rhenus launched the “FernBin” research project in conjunction with several other project partners, including Argonics, the DST (the Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems), the University of Duisburg-Essen and RWTH Aachen University, in 2020. The goal was to create extensive inland waterway shipping operations using remote controls. The project group selected the ‘Ernst …

Full speed ahead! Rhenus presents a remote-controlled inland waterway vessel at the National Maritime Conference Read More »