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Alternative Sector Successes for Solar Solve
10 September 2020

Alternative Sector Successes for Solar Solve

Like many businesses and other organisations, the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the sales and marketing admin team directing more effort at alternative markets for extra business. Although sales to the worldwide marine industry are healthy and remain profitable, they are still down slightly...

British Ports Association Welcomes New Maritime Minister
9 September 2020

British Ports Association Welcomes New Maritime Minister

The British Ports Association has reacted to the sudden appointment of a new transport minister following Kelly Tolhurst’s move to Housing Minister to fill a gap created by the surprise resignation of Simon Clarke. Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive, British Ports...

Fugro’s major upgrade to LADS technology improves hydrographic data collection in Australia and Pacific region
8 September 2020

Fugro’s major upgrade to LADS technology improves hydrographic data collection in Australia and Pacific region

Fugro has successfully trialled a major upgrade to their Fugro LADS airborne lidar bathymetry (ALB) system. The enhanced LADS HD+ technology was developed in Fugro’s laser laboratory in Adelaide, Australia, and is a sophisticated hydrographic mapping system that accurately measures...

Maintain origional LSA Service and Inspection Schedules, advises Survitec
7 September 2020

Maintain origional LSA Service and Inspection Schedules, advises Survitec

With an increasing number of vessels returning to service following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, Survitec is advising that ships’ life-saving appliances are maintained according to their original service schedules in order to avoid delays. Operators must have a valid safety...

The Nautical Institute Foundation – a new charity to support global maritime safety and education
4 September 2020

The Nautical Institute Foundation – a new charity to support global maritime safety and education

The Nautical Institute (NI) is proud to announce the formal launch of The Nautical Institute Foundation, a new charitable initiative that will allow the NI to extend the scope and reach of its current activities. The Nautical Institute Foundation has its roots within the NI, and aims to...

Australia - NCIS-4B - Invitation to Register Interest - Head Contract (HC-1 2003) (Design and Construct) –Oxley Wharf Extension, HMA
3 September 2020

Australia - NCIS-4B - Invitation to Register Interest - Head Contract (HC-1 2003) (Design and Construct) –Oxley Wharf Extension, HMA

Description The project includes the design and construction of an extension to the existing HMAS Stirling Oxley Wharf and associated infrastructure to support the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) fleet including the future Hunter Class Frigates (HCF) Frigates and Arafura Class Offshore Patrol...

France - Project management mission (formalized procedure) for the accessibility of 22 Colleges
3 September 2020

France - Project management mission (formalized procedure) for the accessibility of 22 Colleges

Mission of implementation (formalized procedure) for the accessibility of 22 Colleges Opportunity closing date 30 September 2020 Value of contract to be confirmed About the buyer Address Société Publique Locale Avenir Réunion France Bid for...

Malaysia - Marine equipment
3 September 2020

Malaysia - Marine equipment

This is a business opportunity from an overseas buyer. Pitch for the business and explain how your company meets their requirements. An engineering company seeks marine equipment. Description You must be able to supply anchoring, towing and mooring systems like: - cargo handling equipment...

Fugro wins three long-term ROV services contracts with Petrobras in Brazil
3 September 2020

Fugro wins three long-term ROV services contracts with Petrobras in Brazil

In partnership with Solstad and Oceanpact, Fugro has been awarded three long-term contracts by Petrobras to provide remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services for a variety of subsea activities in Brazil. All three contracts are for 3-year firm periods with additional 1-year options. Fugro...

Babcock awarded 4-year contract by Serco to maintain Northern Isles Ferry Service
2 September 2020

Babcock awarded 4-year contract by Serco to maintain Northern Isles Ferry Service

Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company has been awarded a four – year contract by Serco, to maintain and repair vessels for the Northern Isles ferry services between the Scottish mainland and the Orkney Islands and Shetland Islands. The contract for the passenger and freight ferry will...

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