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6 February 2024

Sonardyne Wins Project Upgrade Work in Taiwan

Sonardyne has secured a significant project upgrade with PDE Offshore Corporation, a prominent Taiwanese offshore geophysical and geotechnical investigation company. PDE Offshore has chosen to enhance its underwater acoustic positioning system onboard MV Geo Energy by upgrading to Sonardyne's Ranger 2 USBL system, reinforcing their capabilities in the exploration of offshore renewable energy (ORE) in Taiwan.

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6 February 2024

Artemis Technologies Hosts Careers Open Evening 2024 to Boost Green Maritime Workforce

Artemis Technologies is gearing up for an exciting year with the launch of cutting-edge vessels. As part of their ongoing recruitment drive and commitment to fostering a green maritime economy in Belfast, the company is organising a Careers Open Evening on Wednesday, 6th March 2024, at their Manufacturing Facility in Belfast.

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6 February 2024

A&P Falmouth Secures UK Government Funding for Groundbreaking Shore Power Project

A&P Falmouth has announced its successful bid for funding from the UK Government's Zero Emission Vessel Infrastructure Fund (ZEVI). The £12 million shore power project aims to revolutionise emissions reduction in port, offering sustainable shore power solutions to vessels.

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1 February 2024

UK Maritime Minister Injects £33 Million for Green Ports and Ships

Maritime Minister Lord Davies has announced a £33 million boost for green ports and ships in the UK, accelerating our race to decarbonise the sector. This funding, part of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC), brings the total to £128 million, supporting projects dedicated to constructing electric vessels and charging ports.

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1 February 2024

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.

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31 January 2024

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.

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31 January 2024

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.

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30 January 2024

UK Parliament Hosts Roundtable on Future of Ocean Technology

Earlier this month, Emma Johnson attended a thought-provoking roundtable for the launch of the APPG Inquiry into the Future of Ocean Technology.The event, held in Parliament, was a collaborative platform bringing together parliamentarians and stakeholders to delve into the report's key findings.

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25 January 2024

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).

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25 January 2024

Innovate UK's Global Business Innovation Programme for Singapore's Clean Maritime Sector

Innovate UK is offering a chance for 15 UK-based companies to expand in Singapore's clean maritime sector through the Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP). The programme, set for April 12-21, 2024, aims to support innovation-led companies in the UK, helping them grow and internationalise.

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