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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...

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...

Israel - High pressure natural gas pipeline
2 September 2020

Israel - High pressure natural gas pipeline

A government body is out for tender for the engineering and construction of an off-shore high pressure natural gas pipeline. Description: A tender has been issued to international bidders for the engineering and construction of an off-shore high pressure natural gas pipeline. It must: - be...

New appointments at SMI  - Director & Council Secretary and Marketing & Operations Manager
2 September 2020

New appointments at SMI - Director & Council Secretary and Marketing & Operations Manager

Emma Johnson and Anna Mcgown were welcomed by The Society of Maritime Industries’ Chief Executive Tom Chant.

The NI launches important new guidance on bulk carrier operations
1 September 2020

The NI launches important new guidance on bulk carrier operations

Bulk carriers are the workhorses of international maritime trade. Those responsible for operating them need to manage significant risks inherent to the dry bulk trade. Certain cargoes can deplete oxygen, catch fire, explode, corrode holds or simply deteriorate. At terminals, the Master may come...

Fugro awarded 3-year multidisciplinary survey services contract by Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
28 August 2020

Fugro awarded 3-year multidisciplinary survey services contract by Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

Fugro has been awarded a 3-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the State of Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) for the provision of statewide survey services. Active from now until August 2023, the contract involves services including...

Survitec introduces new turn-key service to support shipowner Lay up Requirements
27 August 2020

Survitec introduces new turn-key service to support shipowner Lay up Requirements

Survitec has introduced a new service aimed at ensuring CO2 low pressure (LP) firefighting systems are correctly deactivated when ships enter lay-up. The turn-key CO2 LP lay-up service, developed in collaboration with a leading European-based shipowner, was introduced two-months-ago...

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26 August 2020

NI President sets sights on the future

The newly elected President of The Nautical Institute, Jillian Carson-Jackson has vowed to help the Institute and wider maritime community meet three important challenges – those of diversity and inclusion, branch engagement and managing the impact of technology.    Speaking at...

British Ports Eying Up Autonomous Shipping Possibilities
25 August 2020

British Ports Eying Up Autonomous Shipping Possibilities

The British Ports Association has today launched a new initiative looking at the implications of autonomous shipping for UK ports, including a call for evidence from interested parties. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) involves the automation of vessel and onboard processes which...

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