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Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Businesses and Employers
1 April 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Businesses and Employers

Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter to the construction sector Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, haswritten to the UK's construction sector, paying tribute to all those who are working within the industry.  The Government has advised that wherever...

PSM Now Trading as Scanjet PSM
1 April 2020

PSM Now Trading as Scanjet PSM

PSM is now to be known as Scanjet PSM. Since we were acquired by the Scanjet Group in March 2016, we have worked together to integrate and expand the range of instrumentation solutions we provide to the marine market.   As Scanjet PSM we will be adopting a wider role to promote and support...

France - Crew transfer vessels
1 April 2020

France - Crew transfer vessels

A developer wants vessels to transfer crew to a offshore wind farm. Description: It wants 1 and possibly 2 vessels to transfer crew out of the port of Saint Nazaire. This would be for a provisional period of 22 months during the construction phase of the project. A vessel would then be needed...

E-Learning Cyber Awareness offer from SMI Member, Templar Executives
31 March 2020

E-Learning Cyber Awareness offer from SMI Member, Templar Executives

The entire maritime ecosystem has never been more critical and organisations are having to adjust almost overnight to digital ways of working and keeping their staff safe and businesses running. To enable this, there is a new urgency to bolster cyber security awareness and resiliency quickly and...

Fugro partners with SEA-KIT International to develop new range of uncrewed surface vessels
30 March 2020

Fugro partners with SEA-KIT International to develop new range of uncrewed surface vessels

Fugro, the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, has announced a strategic partnership with SEA-KIT International. Winner of the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE. SEA-KIT, a global provider of hi-tech solutions to maritime and research industries, will work with Fugro to develop a new range of...

Acas update
30 March 2020

Acas update

Acas is working closely with Government Departments and other partners to provide advice and support for employers and employees on the challenges surrounding Covid-19.  Acas’ practical information on coronavirus is reviewed daily to give access to the most recent updates and...

BPA - Massive Expansion of Testing and Protections Needed to Protect Supply Chains
27 March 2020

BPA - Massive Expansion of Testing and Protections Needed to Protect Supply Chains

The British Ports Association is calling on Government to broaden the scope of testing and ensure that those working to keep the country supplied with imported food, energy and medicines are protected. The ports industry is cooperating very closely with the Department for Transport and...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Businesses and Employers Bulletin - Self-employment Income Support Scheme Announcement
27 March 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Businesses and Employers Bulletin - Self-employment Income Support Scheme Announcement

The UK Government is supporting businesses and their employees through a package of measures during this period of unprecedented disruption. The Business Support website helps businesses find the right support, advice and information to help with the impact of...

WFW advises ICBC Financial Leasing on US$544m sale and leaseback with Frontline
26 March 2020

WFW advises ICBC Financial Leasing on US$544m sale and leaseback with Frontline

Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (“ICBC Leasing”) on the US$544m sale and lease back of ten 2019-built Suezmax tankers with Frontline Ltd. (“Frontline”). Frontline used the proceeds to fund the acquisition of...

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25 March 2020

RS Aqua launches WaveRadar REX2

The WaveRadar REX2 has been launched by RS Aqua. The WaveRadar REX2 has been in development for several years to ensure that it meets the high standards for performance set by its predecessor, the WaveRadar REX, which has close to 1,000 offshore installations to date. The WaveRadar REX2 is...

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