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Chelsea to showcase new fluorometers at Oceanology International 2020
12 February 2020

Chelsea to showcase new fluorometers at Oceanology International 2020

Chelsea Technologies (A Sonardyne Group Company) designs and manufactures ingenious environmental monitoring technology to make the world safer, cleaner and smarter. For over 50 years, Chelsea has applied its deep passion for science and innovation to solve customers’ problems. Its...

Freeports consultation
11 February 2020

Freeports consultation

The government is working to boost economic activity across the UK, ensuring that towns, cities and regions across the country can begin to benefit from the opportunities of leaving the EU. As part of this work, the government aims to create up to 10 freeports in locations across the UK. The...

Consultation on the draft merchant shipping (prevention of pollution by garbage from ships) regulations 2020
11 February 2020

Consultation on the draft merchant shipping (prevention of pollution by garbage from ships) regulations 2020

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is seeking your views on the draft Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships) Regulations 2020. The draft Regulations will bring UK legislation up to date with the latest requirements of Annex IV (Prevention of Pollution by...

British Ports Association Welcomes Freeports Consultation; Calls for Maximum Ambition in Scope and Scale
11 February 2020

British Ports Association Welcomes Freeports Consultation; Calls for Maximum Ambition in Scope and Scale

The British Ports Association has welcomed the publication of a new consultation on the introduction of free ports, which have the potential to transform coastal communities and unleash ‘port-centric’ growth. The BPA is part of the Government’s Freeports Advisory Panel...

WFW enhances Hong Kong finance offering with new Partner hire
10 February 2020

WFW enhances Hong Kong finance offering with new Partner hire

Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has expanded its Hong Kong finance practice with the addition of new Partner Khin Voong who joins the firm today. He was previously Counsel at King & Wood Mallesons in Hong Kong. A general banking and finance specialist, Khin’s...

Portugal - Electric powered ferries
10 February 2020

Portugal - Electric powered ferries

An international public tender has been issued for the supply of 10 new electric powered ferries for passenger transport. Description: You must be able to provide 10 vessels with: battery powered electric propulsion a minimum passenger capacity of 500 seats contractual speed of 20 knots a...

Consultation on Future Tariff Schedule
10 February 2020

Consultation on Future Tariff Schedule

The Government yesterday launched a four-week public consultation on the UK’s future tariff schedule. This consultation will close on 5 March at 23:59 GMT. The new UK Global Tariff will apply to goods imported into the UK from 1 January 2021 unless an exception such as a preferential...

Sonardyne acquires underwater imaging and inspection specialist 2G Robotics
7 February 2020

Sonardyne acquires underwater imaging and inspection specialist 2G Robotics

Leading marine technology provider Sonardyne International Ltd. has acquired underwater imaging and inspection specialist 2G Robotics Inc. 2G Robotics will join the Sonardyne group of companies, while remaining an independent business and brand, continuing to serve its customer base in unmanned...

WFW advises Teekay Tankers on US$533m revolving credit facility and sale of its non-U.S. STS transfer support business
6 February 2020

WFW advises Teekay Tankers on US$533m revolving credit facility and sale of its non-U.S. STS transfer support business

Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has advised long-standing client Teekay Tankers Ltd. (“Teekay Tankers”) on two significant transactions: (1) a new five-year revolving credit facility of US$533m; and (2) the sale of Teekay Tankers’ non-U.S. oil and gas...

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6 February 2020

SMI and UK Companies complete Finland Mission

11 UK companies have just completed a Mission to Finland, visiting some of Europe’s most active shipyards.  The Society of Maritime Industries in conjunction with the Department for International Trade organised the 4 day trip to Helsinki, Turku and Rauma. Tom Chant, Director at the...

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