Dan Barnes

OXE Marine UK and Ireland distributor, Proteum has announced it will supply North Star with ten OXE Diesel 300hp Diesel Outboards. This follows successful sea trials of the twin OXE 300hp supplied to North Star’s first UK-built hybrid-powered SOV workboat “Grace Darling”, in September 2022. Specifically designed to support offshore wind projects, North Star’s vessel …

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Port of Aberdeen, in partnership with Subsea7, has secured a grant of £150,000 from the Scottish Government to investigate the feasibility of storing hydrogen underwater at the new Aberdeen South Harbour. The ‘H2Shore – Hydrogen coastal storage and distribution’ project will conduct thorough engineering analyses to determine the most effective technological approach and identify an …

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SQLearn, a recognised leader in maritime training, is thrilled to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art AI assistant, a cutting-edge addition to its Computer-Based Training (CBT) courses. This pioneering technology offers an interactive and engaging learning experience for seafarers worldwide, setting a new benchmark for maritime education. In an industry characterised by rapid technological evolution …

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ACUA Ocean and HydroSurv, two UK-based companies specialising in maritime autonomous systems, have announced their intention to merge, combining extensive expertise in the development and operation of Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) and associated technologies for marine surveying and surveillance. The new company, to be named Blue Ocean Autonomy, will deliver turnkey solutions across a broad …

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Two more key milestones have been successfully met in the construction of four CMAL vessels at Cemre shipyard in Turkey on the 24th May. The first saw the keel laying for the newly named MV Loch Indaal, the sister ship of MV Isle of Islay, which will both serve Islay and Jura. The second marked …

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Maersk Training and Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), at Maersk Training’s offices in Dubai. The MoU is aimed at developing and launching a Centre of Excellence in Aqaba that will support the upskilling of Jordanian workers. The centre will also seek to build international standard competencies in the areas of …

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Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the reliquefaction system for a retrofit project on an LNG carrier vessel converted to operate as a floating storage unit (FSU). The vessel, the ‘Energos Grand’ is owned by Connecticut, USA based operator Energos Infrastructure, and is being chartered by New Fortress Energy. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in …

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The Solent is renowned as a global gateway, and international maritime businesses with links to the region now have the opportunity to showcase their work in the prestigious Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023.   A new award category, International Partner of the Year, has been introduced for global businesses, collaborators, and umbrella organisations who are actively involved in international trade within the Solent-based …

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Telenor Maritime has entered into a collaboration agreement with Globetech AS, strengthening the potential for business development and providing greater market access for both partners. Globetech is a leading provider of ICT technology and services for vessels and floating offshore installations worldwide. Its expertise in delivering safe and reliable infrastructure solutions and ICT services for …

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The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted permission to Kongsberg to use the 5.725-5.850 GHz communications band for its Maritime Broadband Radio (MBR) products. The permission was granted in 2022, with a focus on deliveries in 2023 and beyond. The FCC is an independent US government agency overseen by Congress and is the federal …

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