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27 January 2025

USV manufacturer and marine data acquisition specialist, Uncrewed Survey Solutions can now operate in UK waters utilising MGN 705

The innovative marine data acquisition provider and USV manufacturer, Uncrewed Survey Solutions (USS) has received MCA acknowledgement against MGN 705 general exemption for ROUV safe operations, enabling the business to now conduct its specialist hydrographic surveying work within UK waters

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24 January 2025

Babcock International Group and Atlas Elektronik UK Sign Commercial Framework Agreement

The organisations will combine expertise and innovation to deliver enhanced capabilities, with a focus on the technical support and packages of work relating to the complex machinery on board the V and A Class submarines.

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21 January 2025

Seiche Welcomes Dan Hook as Non-Executive Director

Seiche is delighted to announce the appointment of Dan Hook as Non-Executive Director, effective 2 January 2025. Dan brings a wealth of experience and expertise in marine technology and innovation to Seiche. He studied at the University of Southampton before embarking on a diverse career encompassing fast vessel design, weight and stability analysis, and structural engineering.

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16 January 2025

Lord Lieutenant Officially Opens New £4 Million Facility for Somers Forge Owned A&B Richardson Engineering

A&B Richardson Engineering, a family run leader in custom die and tool manufacturing and part of Somers Forge Group, proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art facility this week.

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14 January 2025

Cammell Laird Hosts Keel Laying Ceremony for First New Mersey Ferry to be Built in 60 Years

Cammell Laird, part of the APCL Group, hosted the Keel Laying Ceremony on Friday 10 January for the first new Mersey Ferry in 60 years - named The Royal Daffodil.

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18 December 2024

New Oceanwise Monitoring System Helps Langstone Harbour Balance Nature and Navigation

Langstone Harbour, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), has completed the successful installation of a comprehensive marine environmental monitoring solution provided by OceanWise

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18 December 2024

Robosys Automation, ACUA Ocean, and OREC secure Innovate UK Grant Funding for Collaborative Autonomy Project for USV and ROV MASS Operations

Advanced maritime autonomy developer, Robosys Automation, supported by USV manufacturer, ACUA Ocean, and Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (OREC), have jointly secured grant funding through Innovate UK.

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11 December 2024

SMIFutures Early Career Profiles: Conor Gorman

In this article, Conor discusses his career in acoustic engineering at Thales, the varied and exciting opportunities that the maritime industry offers and the role of young maritime professionals in shaping the future of the sector.

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11 December 2024

In Rememberance of John Southerden, 1950 - 2024

SMI is deeply saddened to announce the passing of John Southerden, a former colleague who played a key role in supporting UK maritime businesses around the world.

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5 December 2024

Babcock forms Strategic Partnership with Hanwha Ocean to grow global opportunities

Babcock, the international defence company, has signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Hanwha Ocean to further its development in the global naval market and to underpin its existing relationship with the South Korean shipbuilding and offshore company

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