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Babcock appoints new Chief Innovation & Technology Officer
Babcock, the aerospace and defence company, announces that Executive Committee member Jon Hall has been appointed to the newly-created role of Chief Innovation & Technology Officer, effective 2 November 2020. Jon was previously Babcock's Managing Director of Technology, with...
The Nautical Institute shines a spotlight on mentoring at sea
The Nautical Institute is launching an online campaign promoting mentoring at sea, thanks to generous funding from the TK Foundation. Entitled ‘Mentoring at Sea – The 10 Minute Challenge’ the campaign features a series of five short films that cast a spotlight on the many...
Freeports proposals now looking more inclusive for UK ports
Responding to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s statement on Freeports the British Ports Association has welcomed the suggestion that the government was minded to be more inclusive regarding the number of ports that could potentially be designated. The Chancellor also announced that the...
Government borders proposals a welcome step but timescales remain short
Responding to the publication of the UK government’s the Border Operating Model, the British Ports Association has welcomed the clarity government has given but suggested there is a lot more to do to prepare for next year. Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive of British Ports...
The Society of Maritime Industries would like to congratulate the following maritime sector personnel on the award of Honours in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List
CBE Professor Ed Hill, Chief Executive, National Oceanography Centre OBE Charles Hammond, Chief Executive, Forth Ports Dr Grahaeme Henderson, Vice President of Shipping & Maritime, Shell Commodore Paul Carroll Royal Navy Captain Kevin Noakes Royal Navy Our...
C-Innovation selects Sonardyne technology spread for its Brazilian fleet
Integrated marine services company C-Innovation (C-I) has chosen a suite of Sonardyne’s underwater positioning and navigation systems to support its operations offshore Brazil. Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) on board six ROV support vessels (RSVs) in the country will be equipped with...
BMT named Australasia’s Most Innovative Company
Thanks to BMT’s impressive innovation program and world-class flood modelling software, ‘TUFLOW’, the regional business secures The Australian Financial Review Most Innovative Company award in Australia and New Zealand for 2020 - a recognition that reflects on the long-term...
Chelly Litster takes the wheel as BMT is recognised as Finalist in major Australian defence industry awards
Litster takes the helm as the organisation drives more commercially innovative solutions for defence industry and pivots to capture a bigger slice of Australia’s growing defence sector expenditure. She brings commercial experience to boost the leadership portfolio, as the business makes...
SMI Podcast Discussing Maritime UK
The second episode of the SMI podcast gives listeners an opportunity to learn about Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the industry. Ben Murray, the Director of Maritime UK and Tom Chant discuss the role, origins and work of this organisation: SMI · Maritime UK
Registration opens for the Marine Autonomy and Technology Showcase 2020
Registration is now open for the National Oceanography Centre’s Marine Autonomy and Technology Showcase (MATS) 2020, which will be held as a virtual event for the first time from 10–12 November. MATS 2020 will still feature a packed three-day programme of exhibits...
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