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Introduction to Offshore Wind USA Webinar
The offshore wind industry is a rapidly growing sector, offering a wealth of opportunities for businesses across a variety of sectors and markets. Recognising this potential, The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has organised a series of webinars to provide businesses with a comprehensive overview of the industry and its opportunities. The second webinar in the series, scheduled for Wednesday, 27 March 2024, from 15:00 to 16:30, will focus on the USA. This session will provide a detailed insight into doing business in the US market, which currently has 52 GW of offshore wind projects in the pipeline and has seen over $10bn invested in the offshore wind sector.
Join the UK-EU Green Skills Workshop for Sustainable Workforce Solutions
The Department of Business and Trade (DBT) has announced an innovative initiative to promote collaboration between UK and EU skills providers, businesses, and advisors. In partnership with UK Skills Partnership, the UK Mission to the EU is hosting a Green Skills Workshop in Brussels on Thursday, 29th February 2024, from 2-7 pm.
National Shipbuilding Office Launches Skills Delivery Group
In a recent development, the National Shipbuilding Office has introduced a Skills Delivery Group focusing on revolutionising the skills landscape within the UK shipbuilding industry. The primary objective of this initiative is to encourage collaboration and advance equality, diversity, and inclusion in the maritime sector.
DESNZ Drives Green Initiatives with £185M IETF Phase 3
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has initiated Phase 3 of the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF), saving £185 million to support industrial sites in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland in slashing energy costs and decarbonising processes. This capital investment encourages the implementation of energy-efficient technologies and deep decarbonisation initiatives.
90POE and Harbor Lab Forge Strategic Integration to Transform Maritime Operations
90POE and Harbor Lab have joined forces to set a new standard in efficiency and transparency within port operations and disbursement management. This strategic integration combines the prowess of 90POE's cutting-edge maritime digital platform, OpenOcean STUDIO, with Harbor Lab's leading e-disbursement platform.
Catch the Next Wave Conference Tackles Climate Challenges with Global Experts
The "Catch the Next Wave" conference on March 14th, 2024, is a vital opportunity to explore solutions for pressing climate and biodiversity issues. This event brings together global experts, including Professor Sir David King, Brad Ack, and Professor Ed Hill, to delve into challenges and opportunities at the ocean-climate nexus.
Glasgow Boat Builder Ultimate Boats Wins New Deal to Build Two Recyclable Military Ribs
Glasgow UK boat builder Ultimate Boats is building two new recyclable rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) after winning a deal with a UK maritime security client. The 11.5m boats named Lightning are being created with military veterans and are capable of high-speed transportation of fully equipped troops engaged in a range of missions. Duties will include, counter-terrorism, strategic reconnaissance, direct action raids, border patrols, and search and rescue (SAR).
UK Mission to the EU Organises the UK-EU Green Skills Workshop`
In an effort to bridge the skills gap in achieving net zero targets, the UK Mission to the EU, in collaboration with the UK Skills Partnership, is organising a Green Skills Workshop in Brussels.
Robosys Secures a Contract From Legacy Marine for Supply of an AI-Driven Autonomous Control System for A 9.5m USV
Robosys Automation, the AI-driven maritime autonomy & smart-shipping specialist, has secured a contract from Legacy Marine of South Africa, for the supply and integration of AI systems for a fully autonomous USV. The bespoke fully autonomous AI-driven unmanned surface vessel (USV) has been designed by Icarus Marine and will be constructed by Legacy Marine, which is headquartered in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), South Africa.
Oceanwise Hosts Hydrography Workshop in Lagos
SMI member, Oceanwise, is organising a comprehensive 2-day workshop, "Charting Water: Harnessing Environmental Data for Hydrography," scheduled to take place on the 19th-20th February 2024 at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria.
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