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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...
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...
SeeByte deliver step change in linking underwater autonomy and communications
SeeByte, a global leader in developing smart software solutions for unmanned maritime systems have successfully linked autonomy and communications to maximise the information that can be transferred in communications-limited scenarios. SeeByte was awarded the work under the Defence and Security...
Babcock's Rosyth Facility Completes Work Package For New Customer, Northern Lighthouse Board
Babcock International, the Aerospace and Defence Company has successfully completed a package of work for the Northern Lighthouse Board following a competitive tender process. NLV Pole Star, a vessel designed to deploy and maintain buoys and respond to wrecks and new dangers to...
CyberOwl granted US Patent for cutting-edge network security monitoring technology
CyberOwl, a cybersecurity company that safeguards operational assets in maritime, defence and industrial sectors from attacks, has today announced the issuance of a new U.S. patent for the invention of its groundbreaking network security technology. The technology, invented by CyberOwl’s...
British Ports call for stronger UK Content rules to deliver Prime Minister’s offshore wind vision
Responding to this morning’s speech by the Prime Minister during the Conservative Party’s online annual conference, the British Ports Association has called for enforced UK Content rules for offshore wind development to help realise the wider benefits. The British...
SMI podcast “Sales and Marketing”
Welcome to the SMI podcast. This week we are talking “Sales and Marketing” and how the landscape has changed perhaps forever because of covid. Get some insight from two industry professionals, Melanie Foster of Harness UK and Ben Pinnington of Polaris...
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