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BMT names Global Strategy and Innovation Director
27 October 2020

BMT names Global Strategy and Innovation Director

Peter Behrendt brings to his new role a wealth of experience that will ensure BMT can continue providing a premier service to its existing customers and exploit new business opportunities. With innovation being seen as the lynchpin around which the promise of entrepreneurial venture is to be...

Fugro receives US President’s ‘E’ Award for export growth
27 October 2020

Fugro receives US President’s ‘E’ Award for export growth

Fugro in the US has been granted the President’s ‘E’ Award for Exports from the US Department of Commerce. Established by Executive Order of the President in 1961, this award is the highest honour made to US exporters. Fugro is one of thirty-nine firms selected for the award...

NCSC Certified Cyber Security Training *Special Offer for SMI Members*
26 October 2020

NCSC Certified Cyber Security Training *Special Offer for SMI Members*

In today’s environment it is a particular challenge for us all to safeguard against indiscriminate Cyber attacks and online scams. Organisations that ensure their employees are aware of the threats and how to mitigate Cyber risks stand to benefit by improving their business resilience. Our...

World’s First 3 Gas-Group Capability
26 October 2020

World’s First 3 Gas-Group Capability

Coltraco Ultrasonics have designed Permalevel™ Featherweight, a constant monitoring system for CO2, Inert Gases and the combined weights of Clean Agents and Nitrogen, all in one lightweight system. In this article the author considers its application on Inert Gas...

Following recent promotions Chelsea Technologies are recruiting
22 October 2020

Following recent promotions Chelsea Technologies are recruiting

Following recent promotions within the Sales & Marketing team, Chelsea Technologies are now looking for the following new staff: Head of Sales Sales Manager

UK-EU Trade Deal – what it means for your business WEBINAR
21 October 2020

UK-EU Trade Deal – what it means for your business WEBINAR

The much talked about UK-EU Trade Deal will have been revealed by mid-November, either a no-deal or a form of trade deal perhaps based on EU - Australia or Canada.  Join us for an hour to get an “easy to digest” overview of what the deal means to you and your business. ...

RRS Sir David Attenborough Departs Cammell Laird For Sea Trials
21 October 2020

RRS Sir David Attenborough Departs Cammell Laird For Sea Trials

BIRKENHEAD. Today (Wednesday 21 October) the UK’s most advanced polar research ship – RRS Sir David Attenborough – leaves Cammell Laird shipyard for two weeks of technical sea trials.  In November, the shipyard will formally hand over the ship to the Natural Environment...

Thales Blue Sentry Guards The Seas
21 October 2020

Thales Blue Sentry Guards The Seas

On Tuesday 12 October, the Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price announced the Defence Innovation Hub will be investing $28m in Australian industry. Of the nine contracts being funded, Thales Australia received $3.8m to develop our sovereign Blue Sentry autonomous system.  So, what...

Autonomous Vessels – Unlocking The Future
20 October 2020

Autonomous Vessels – Unlocking The Future

Written by James Fanshawe CBE. Autonomy in the post Covid environment – an opportunity waiting to happen? What impact will practices, which have had to be adapted in the Covid environment, have on the attitude and appetite for Automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomy for the...

Ocean Technologies Group Becomes First Sapphire Affiliate Member of The Nautical Institute
20 October 2020

Ocean Technologies Group Becomes First Sapphire Affiliate Member of The Nautical Institute

In a move to support the commitment of The Nautical Institute’s work to promote professionalism, best practice and safety throughout the maritime industry, Ocean Technologies Group has agreed to be the Institute’s first Sapphire Affiliate member. Central to this partnership is...

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