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Ship owner Chellship, through its charitable trust Chellaram Foundation, has come on board to help fund Sailors’ Society’s new e-learning programme.  Launched earlier this year, the innovative platform, with its accompanying app, is available free of charge to all seafarers and cadets and works on and offline to ensure connectivity issues are no barrier.  The …

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Shakespeare® Marine, the world leader in marine antenna design, will be showcasing its suite of new products at METSTRADE 2023. At the show, Shakespeare Marine will be launching COMM-LIGHT and the 327-N antennas. Complementing the latest innovations, Shakespeare Marine will present its range of industry-leading and previous DAME-award-winning products at this year’s show, displayed on …

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At this year’s METSTRADE (15-17 November 2023), Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) will be shining a spotlight on its product ranges that focus on upgrading and expanding marina facilities in a sustainable manner as the demand for safe, stable and comfortable berthing increases. The pontoon and water access specialist will be showcasing its renowned …

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Industry leaders have been told achieving environmental targets in ocean freight shipping requires major efforts and investments. The reminder came during the annual Xeneta Summit taking place in Amsterdam on 25 October, which sees key industry figures come together to discuss the major issues facing ocean freight shipping. Rolf Habben Jansen, Chief Executive of Hapag …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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