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20 December 2022

State-of-the-art simulator transforms research and development into marine and maritime installations

A state-of-the-art facility which could play a critical role in the global offshore renewable energy sector and clean maritime has been installed at the University of Plymouth.

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16 December 2022

Seatrade Maritime & Logistics Middle East

For the first time, Seatrade Maritime brings a sharper and more purposeful focus on integrated logistics. Dedicated conference sessions, exhibitors and attendees will ensure the event reflects the pace of change in the maritime sector which becomes more interwoven in supply chain services by the day.

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15 December 2022

New SMI Chair - Congratulations Brian and Elizabeth

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is today announcing that Brian Johnson of BAE Systems has been elected as its new Chair after Russell Gould of Hensoldt UK, stepped down. Brian has a strong history with SMI having been Chair of the Maritime Defence & Security Group and more recently an elected board member.

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14 December 2022

MUK Awards 2023

Held for the first time in September 2019, the Maritime UK Awards are run by the industry for the benefit of the industry. From a judging panel of internationally recognised maritime leaders to an awards evening at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hull, the Maritime UK Awards are a unique and impactful way to showcase your business, and collectively, to celebrate a thriving sector. 

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13 December 2022

Save the date for Ocean Business 2023

The global ocean technology community will reunite in Southampton in April as Ocean Business, one of the leading shows for marine industries, launches its 2023 edition.

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13 December 2022

Nectar Cargo Handling Belgium - Receives Inaugural Barge Service from Inland Vessel ‘Polybotes’: Sustainable Estuary Container Shipping is Growing in the Port of Ostend.

On December 12th, Nectar Cargo Handling Belgium received and handled the first vessel call for estuary container feeder vessel ‘Polybotes’ from the PortConnect fleet.

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12 December 2022

Rivertrace continues growth path with acquisition of Solar Solve

Rivertrace, the UK based Quality-Assured Company and market leader with over 30 years of experience developing environmental monitoring solutions for the marine market, has completed its acquisition of Solar Solve Ltd, a manufacturer and supplier of anti-glare window roller sunscreens in the marine, offshore, aviation, agriculture, and commercial sectors.

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12 December 2022

MTEC Programme Information

The Marine Technology Education Consortium (MTEC) is a Masters level programme jointly run by Newcastle University, University of Southampton and University College London, all renowned in the field of maritime technology. It is designed for those who are in full-time employment and wish to up-skill. The MSc is accredited, contributing towards Chartered Engineering status.

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8 December 2022

Maritime Regional Cluster Development Programme Annual Report Launched

A first Annual Report focused on the delivery of a joint project to support regional growth within the maritime sector has been launched at the latest meeting of the Maritime UK National Council chaired by its Patron, Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal.

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8 December 2022

Opportunities in Pakistan’s Maritime Sector Webinar

Pakistan is seeking international collaboration to exploit its marine resources in fisheries, costal tourism, environment protection, maritime training & education, ports operations, shipbuilding & repairs, and real estate development and many other areas in its maritime space.

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