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Fugro selects Sonardyne for its uncrewed vessel operations
Leading geo-data specialist Fugro has chosen underwater positioning and communications technology from Sonardyne to support its global fleet of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). Fugro will integrate Sonardyne’s Mini-Ranger 2 Ultra-Short BaseLine...
Funding Support for Exporters
From Monday 14 December 2020 SMEs have been able to apply for co-investment funding from DIT’s new Internationalisation Fund using European Regional Development Funding (ERDF). Funds may be used in a variety of ways, from expert third party advice to participation in international trade...
Using innovative acoustic technology to prepare for the America’s Cup
INEOS TEAM UK needed accurate measurements of speed through water while training for the America’s Cup in waters with complex current flows. How did Nortek’s acoustic Doppler instrumentation meet their stringent demands for high performance? INEOS TEAM UK was formed to challenge...
SOLAR SOLVE RECORDS MANY SUCCESSES GAINED DURING 2020
The year 2020 has been a very successful one for South Shields based Solar Solve, in spite of the Covid-19 setbacks all people and organisations have had to endure globally. Renowned worldwide as a prolific exporter, one of the marine equipment manufacturers many achievements was the...
BMT’s latest passenger catamaran ferry is delivered to Kitsap Transit
BMT’s latest passenger ferry, designed for Kitsap Transit in the United States, has successfully completed sea trials and is ready to start operation in the next few weeks. The ENETAI out-performed design requirements during vessel trials, delivering to Kitsap Transit; a lighter, faster...
Valeport introduces new SWiFT CTD profiler
Designed with the intention of a seamless workflow, the new SWiFT CTD is the next generation of Valeport’s popular SWiFT profiler range and delivers enhanced accuracy and versatility for those requiring CTD measurements. The SWiFT CTD profiler from Valeport, a leading oceanographic...
BABCOCK SHOWCASES INNOVATION PROWESS AT SURFACE WARSHIPS
Babcock International, the aerospace and defence company, is presenting this week at Surface Warships 2021 (19-21 January). Traditionally held in London, the conference will be virtual this year as it continues to support essential knowledge sharing and industry-wide networking. At the 2020...
Insight into MarRI-UK, their Current Projects, and latest Funding Call webinar
This week we held a webinar with MarRI-UK to discuss current projects and the 'Smart Maritime Land Operations' Call now open for Expression of Interest Applications. We heard from several companies involved with MarRI-UK projects about their experiences. For those of you who missed it...
Polaris makes Liverpool Seafarer Centre 2021 nominated charity
Maritime specialist PR firm Polaris Media has made Liverpool Seafarers Centre its main nominated charity for 2021. Polaris has renewed its agreement with LSC to extend its PR services, which are supplied at a special pro bono rate. This will be the fifth year Polaris has worked for the...
Hovercraft builder Griffon Hoverwork delivers new 995EDs to Hong Kong and Estonia
Southampton-UK based hovercraft manufacturer Griffon Hoverwork has delivered two of its new 995ED craft to clients in Hong Kong and Estonia (see film). The deals have seen two eight-metre-long 995EDs made for the Hong Kong Marine Police and one for Estonian Border Guard. In total seven 995ED...
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