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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Responding to increasing demands for innovative coating solutions, Hempel’s new state-of-the-art production facilities in Zhangjiagang substantially enhance capacity to better serve Marine, Energy and Infrastructure customers. Three years after announcing plans to invest in two new production facilities in China, Hempel has brought the Zhangjiagang site online to begin servicing customers in the region. The …

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Leading maritime operational and safety technology company Danelec has launched Danelec Connect, a new digital platform designed to boost operational efficiency, safety and sustainability through significantly enriched Ship Performance Monitoring. The platform was unveiled at the StormGeo Exclusive Shipping Advisory Board APAC in Singapore. A powerful cloud-based solution, Danelec’s new software is specifically designed to …

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Leading uncrewed surface vessel (USV) designer and builder, SEA-KIT International, has unveiled a proprietary vessel control system (VCS) that harnesses the latest technological advances to enhance the capability of its commercially successful vessel designs. As part of this in-house development, new autopilot and drive modules have been built into the company’s existing, purpose-built remote helm …

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