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Somers Forge launch own GRP coating & new Weld Cladding service
World leading propulsion shaft manufacturer Somers Forge, have further added to their capabilities this year, creating their own Glass Reinforced Coating as well as offering weld cladding. The GRP epoxy coating known as ‘Somplas’ has been in development for 2 years and after stringent...
British Ports Association examines the future of aerial drone activity in UK ports
Using an aerial drone to deliver light-weight parcels to ships, survey port infrastructure and ships, enhance search and rescue missions, and for additional security enforcement may be coming sooner than you realise for UK's maritime sector. The British Ports Association has been looking at...
BPA Urges Government not to let Devolved Administrations Fall Behind on Freeports
Ahead of the anticipated launch of the Freeports bidding process this month, the British Ports Association (BPA) has today written to Ministers across the UK responsible for the deployment of Freeports, urging that Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish ports are not left behind. In...
INDIA WEBINAR: Becoming Part of the World’s Third Largest Defence and Security Market
UK government’s Department for International Trade (DIT) invite you to a webinar to understand the Indian market in various sectors and hear about opportunities in market for UK companies. For decades UK industry has been unable to fully realise the potential of the Indian defence and...
NLB Issues Prior Information Notice for New Vessel Project
The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) has embarked upon a project to replace NLV POLE STAR as the vessel approaches the end of her economic operational life. Earlier this month, NLB issued a prior Information Notice (PIN), outlining details of the requirement for the new vessel on the Official...
Maritime and Coastguard Agency publishes Frazer-Nash and Solis Marine report on risks to and from shipping in Exclusive Economic Zone
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has published a report prepared by Frazer-Nash Consultancy and its project partner, Solis Marine, which analyses the risks to and from shipping in the UK’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The UK EEZ Shipping Risks and Emergency Towage...
The Nautical Institute shines a spotlight on mentoring at sea
The Nautical Institute is launching an online campaign promoting mentoring at sea, thanks to generous funding from the TK Foundation. Entitled ‘Mentoring at Sea – The 10 Minute Challenge’ the campaign features a series of five short films that cast a spotlight on the many...
Freeports proposals now looking more inclusive for UK ports
Responding to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s statement on Freeports the British Ports Association has welcomed the suggestion that the government was minded to be more inclusive regarding the number of ports that could potentially be designated. The Chancellor also announced that the...
Government borders proposals a welcome step but timescales remain short
Responding to the publication of the UK government’s the Border Operating Model, the British Ports Association has welcomed the clarity government has given but suggested there is a lot more to do to prepare for next year. Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive of British Ports...
British Ports call for stronger UK Content rules to deliver Prime Minister’s offshore wind vision
Responding to this morning’s speech by the Prime Minister during the Conservative Party’s online annual conference, the British Ports Association has called for enforced UK Content rules for offshore wind development to help realise the wider benefits. The British...
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