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Ports welcome freeports milestone amid growing calls for the opportunities to be made available to all regions
The British Ports Association has welcomed the launch of the bidding process and the publication of the bidding prospectus for Freeports in England. The BPA have been promoting a port zoning economic vision that supports regional growth and prosperity akin to the Freeports strategy for...
Shivaprakash Rao Named BMT’s New Head of Engineering and Consulting Asia
The appointment supports the acceleration of Asia’s Energy Transformation as the international consultancy enters a new phase of growth. In a series of milestone appointments announced this month, BMT Asia will be unveiling its new approach ‘consultancy and engineering services...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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