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SMI launch its new visual identity.
SMI is delighted to launch its new visual identity. The process of analysing the brand and values of SMI has given us real insight into the way we communicate and act and the team is feeling refreshed and focussed to deliver our core ambition statement… “Be the voice...
The Ministry of Defence have recently written to industry partners with important updates on two subjects.
The Ministry of Defence have recently written to industry partners with important updates on two subjects. The letters are attached. The first letter is on EU Exit, providing guidance on how to prepare your business for the changes which will come into force on 1 January 2021. The...
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...
Fugro and NYK set to expand offshore wind geotechnical services in Japan
Fugro and NYK Group (NYK) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide offshore geotechnical services in Japan. They will also collaborate on a feasibility study into jointly operating a specialist investigation vessel for renewables projects. This strategic partnership will benefit...
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...
BABCOCK CELEBRATES DOUBLE AWARD WIN AT THE MARITIME UK AWARDS
Babcock International, the Aerospace and Defence company, is celebrating a double win at the Maritime UK Awards 2020. Senior Naval Architect, Eirini Trivyza won Maritime Professional of the Year and Babcock’s LGE team took home the Clean Innovator Award, highlighting the dedication and...
Royal Navy’s Maritime Enterprise Planning Groups
The complex problem set faced by the Royal Navy in the modern operating environment calls for a closer alignment with industry. This is required in order to both understand mutual requirements and to pursue transformative capability that will deliver operational advantage in a more agile...
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...
Babcock International Group PLC (Babcock or the Group) Director appointment
Babcock is pleased to announce the appointment of Sir Andrew Parker as an independent non-executive director. He will join the Board with immediate effect. Sir Andrew has had a long career in a wide range of national security and intelligence roles in the UK, which culminated in him...
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...
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