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GE Vernova Powers UK's Green Naval Fleet with Advanced Hybrid Propulsion
GE Vernova's Power Conversion business in the UK has been chosen by Team Resolute to supply advanced hybrid propulsion technology for three Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). This collaboration underscores the UK’s commitment to enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of its naval operations.
Enginuity Skills Awards 2024 Nominations Open
Enginuity's 10th Annual Skills Awards is set to honour outstanding talent and organisations contributing to skills development in the UK's engineering and manufacturing sectors. The event, aligned with the Smart Manufacturing and Engineering Week, is scheduled for June 5th in Birmingham and will be hosted by Steph McGovern.
MASRWG Conference 2024 - MASSive Development
The UK Maritime Autonomous Systems Regulatory Working Group's 9th conference, titled MASSive Development, is set to take place on January 16 and 17, 2024. It will be a virtual conference produced and directed by UKi Media & Events, organisers of the Autonomous Ship Technology Expo & Symposium 2024.
'Get Set for Workboat 2050' Explores Future Fuel Matrix in Session 2
The Get Set for Workboat 2050 series continues to dive into the latest developments in innovation and technology in the workboat sector to assist vessel operators and commercial marine businesses to decarbonise. Learn from their expert speakers who in Session 2 will discuss the future fuel matrix, highlighting the choices, challenges and benefits of the emerging fuel developments, with real life case studies.
Cammell Laird to Build First New Mersey Ferry in 60 Years
Cammell Laird will construct the first new Mersey ferry in 60 years in a move which marks a major milestone for the shipbuilder. The Birkenhead facility, part of the APCL group, has put pen to paper with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority on a deal which will see the new vessel designed and built exclusively on-site.
Maritime UK has launched Version 7 of the Industry Code of Practice for Maritime Autonomous Ship Systems
The rapid advancement in maritime autonomy has led to the need for updated guidance for those who own and operate Maritime Autonomous Ship Systems (MASS). Although it is not a legal document, the Code has been adopted by manufacturers, service providers, and others as part of their daily work. Several manufacturers have reported that their clients require compliance with the Code for contractual negotiations.
SMI gets set for Oceanology International
With innovation, progress and discovery at its heart, Oceanology International 2024 (Oi24) is preparing to welcome the world’s largest gathering of ocean professionals to the most powerful and inspirational event in its history next March at London’s ExCeL. SMI will be in attendance, and we look forward to meeting members and networking with the wider ocean tech community.
Marine Components International (MCI) Wins Singapore Shipyard Deal to Supply Seven New CTVs
Leading Dorset-based maritime equipment specialist Marine Components International (MCI) is growing its exports footprint in Asia after winning a new deal to supply A60 fire dampers for seven new Windflex 27 Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) being built in Singapore. Poole-headquartered MCI operates the global rights to distribute fire dampers made by London based manufacturer BSB. MCI won the contract with the Singapore shipyard to supply the new-build vessels in partnership with Australian HVAC specialist Marine Airflow International based in Queensland.
Updated Doing Business with Defence Guidance from MoD
The Ministry of Defence has recently updated its Doing Business with Defence guidance.
Tender for the Foynes Island Deepwater Development
Shannon Foynes Port Company has released a tender for the Foynes Island Deepwater Development. They would like to engage with multi-party civil, marine, environmental and planning consultants to conduct a scoping and feasibility study.
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