Dan Barnes

Global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec has cut the ribbon on a new customer service centre in Miami, Florida, doubling its operations to facilitate anticipated demand for its award-winning Advanced Evacuation System, Seahaven, which received full classification approval last year.  The new 371 square metre facility will also provide round-the-clock sales and service support to cruise …

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Fendercare Marine announced its rebrand to James Fisher Fendercare, to simplify and streamline its identity for customers and the global markets it serves, by further aligning with its parent company James Fisher and Sons plc. As a world-leader in ship-to-ship operations and a major global supplier of premium quality marine products, the rebrand to James …

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Shakespeare® Marine, the world leader in marine antenna design, announced the launch of the 5912-Dorsal antenna in the last quarter of 2022. Since its launch, Shakespeare® Marine has sold 1,040 units. The 5912-Dorsal has received orders from around the world, totalling 19 regions and going as far as New Zealand, in less than six months, …

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Fraser Moonie, a well-known name across the international subsea sector, has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Rovco. He joins the global provider of technology-enabled project solutions to the offshore renewable energy sector, as the company forges ahead with the delivery of its plan to build a global infrastructure, realising its ambitious growth strategy …

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Hundested Propeller expands pitch control unit range by introducing a new hydroelectric model, the FR-ELH, to meet the needs of superyachts (sail and motor) and workboats. The pitch control unit is a compact unit and part of a controllable pitch propulsion and regeneration solution available from Hundested Propeller. It is designed for shaft line setups …

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Maritime UK Solent (MUK Solent), the regional sector-based cluster and employer representative body, is holding its next network meeting on the 18th of April as part of the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) Ocean Business 2023 exhibition and training forum. The session will include a fascinating group of three speakers who will explore a sustainable and …

Green and clean maritime top of the agenda at regional sector event Read More »

AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough, has launched a Leadership Academy with the aim to support the leadership and development of the next generation of business leaders. The AV Dawson Leadership Academy will, in time, be open to any colleague in the business that aspires to develop. Consequently, it is the most …

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On the 31st of March 2023, Tomini Shipping’s vessel, Tomini Dynasty, carried out a heroic rescue at sea, 60 Nautical Miles off the East Coast of Malaysia (Sabah Region). The ship’s crew coordinated a successful rescue of 11 Malaysian nationals (four men, four women and three children) after their boat capsized and drifted into Philippines …

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Kongsberg Maritime will supply design, engineering, and equipment for three MGO/Biofuel and methanol-ready tanker ships being built for Danish tanker operator Tärntank. These highly advanced, low emission 15,000dwt tanker vessels will feature wind assist technology, plus Tärntank’s own battery-powered Hybrid Solution®. The new ships will be built at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, Yangzhou and will …

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For the first time in its 50-year history, Anglo-Eastern took part in one of the world’s largest cruise industry events: Seatrade Cruise Global, held over three days in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Hong Kong-based global ship manager was on hand to join the other 500+ cruise industry participants, following Anglo-Eastern’s acquisition of Cruise Management International …

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