Dan Barnes

Southampton-based Griffon Hoverwork, a world leader in the innovative design and manufacture of hovercraft and specialised amphibious technology, is recommending other businesses in the city take part in the new Solent Business Accelerator programme, if their aim is to scale up. Managing Director Adrian Went explained that Griffon Hoverwork, finalist at this year’s Maritime UK …

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Deputy Harbour Master Adam Lewis has worked with the Beaulieu River team to create a new design of safety ladder which makes rescues from the water even safer. After reviewing incidents, procedures and equipment, the river team felt that while the provision of emergency ladders at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour exceeded “If someone falls in …

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Unique data is being used to create a series of ‘snapshots’ into the state of the maritime industry – with international maritime charity Sailors’ Society publishing the first of these insights this week. The report titled ‘State of the Industry Snapshot: The relationship between connectivity and wellbeing at sea’ reveals unprecedented insight gathered from the …

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Aquila Power Catamarans has announced its new partnership with Hackshaw Boat Brokerage and Marine Services as an official dealer.   Since its founding in 1953 by William Hackshaw, Hackshaw Boat Brokerage has built a legacy of resilience and innovation, starting with a World War II Higgins landing craft. Over the decades, the company has transformed …

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PortXchange is proud to announce the launch of its Port Emissions Report, an advanced analytical tool now available as a standalone product or as part of the newly introduced EmissionInsider Carbon Insight Suite. This innovative technology provides comprehensive emissions analysis tailored explicitly for ports, offering a new level of reporting capability to support environmental sustainability. …

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Seakeeper, the leader in marine motion control, opened a new training facility in San Salvatore, Italy. The European facility will reduce travel and open more training opportunities for partners outside of North America, allowing Seakeeper to develop and maintain a global network of highly skilled technicians to support the growing Seakeeper customer base. “Our dedication …

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Maritime UK Solent (MUKS) has appointed Jamie Holmes, Co-Founder and Director of Southampton-based NASH Maritime Ltd, part of APEM Group, and Jane Taylor, People Director for BAE Systems Maritime Services, to its Board as Non-Executive Directors. Jamie is a business leader and chartered engineer with 20 years’ experience in the maritime infrastructure sector, and now …

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WEC Lines, the Dutch shipping liner and owner, has announced the opening of its new Nantes office, marking an exciting milestone in the company’s journey. The new office, located at 16 Quai Ernest Renaud, 44105 Nantes, France, is situated right in the centre of the city, overlooking the Loire River, further enhancing its ability to oversee all operational matters at …

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WEC Lines has announced the addition of Hamburg, Germany to its existing NWC-Portugal service in one seamless operation. As of September 23rd, WEC Lines will include Hamburg in its NWC-Portugal service. With this new addition, the Dutch shipping liner and owner establishes a fast weekly sailing route from Hamburg to Leixões and Setúbal in Portugal. …

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AST Networks is proud to reaffirm its leadership in high-speed satellite connectivity by introducing advanced hybrid communication solutions, addressing the growing global demand for reliable and seamless connectivity in remote and challenging environments. With industries such as maritime, mining and agriculture increasingly relying on uninterrupted, high-speed communication, AST Networks is at the forefront of integrating …

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