Commercial Marine News

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5 November 2024

Babcock and LIG Nex1 sign memorandum of understanding

Babcock, the international defence company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Republic of Korea technology company LIG Nex1bringing together the capabilities of both organizations, to grow opportunities in Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO), Training Centre management and weapons systems technology markets.

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4 November 2024

Wake Media's Maritime Calendar Exceeds 4,000 Events

Wake Media has announced that the Maritime Calendar online tool has now surpassed 4,000 events in its database, which includes both past and present events

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8 October 2024

APCL Group Welcomes 72 New Apprentices Across the UK

Together, A&P and Cammell Laird recruit at least 70 apprentices each year and the vast majority have gone straight into full-time, permanent employment upon completion of their initial training.

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2 October 2024

Safety seal manufacturer Roxtec launches new tank boundary solution for the maritime sector

Leading cable and pipe seal manufacturer Roxtec is launching a new tank boundary sealing solution for the maritime sector, after it was used for the first time in the refit of a British naval vessel. The unique Roxtec TB seal has been created for tank boundary divisions and other high-pressure applications, following extensive R&D work by its technical team.

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13 September 2024

Roxtec launches digital platform to help shipyards comply with IACS sealing safety rules

Roxtec, a manufacturer of penetration sealing systems for the global marine industry, is launching a new software solution to help marine engineers comply with the International Association of Classification Societies  (IACS) rules governing watertight cable transits.

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12 September 2024

New vision for UK seabed as The Crown Estate publishes bold approach to drive energy transition and nature recovery

An ambitious vision for how the UK’s seabed can continue to support the accelerated delivery of nature recovery and the transition to clean energy has been set out by The Crown Estate, which manages the seabed around England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

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4 September 2024

SpecTec gears up for growth

SpecTec is the company behind AMOS™, the maritime industry’s leading asset management software. The business now has a new look and feel following a major brand refresh.

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4 September 2024

Hypermotive and Honda Collaborate to Bring Innovative Hydrogen Power Solution to the Maritime Sector

SMI member, Hypermotive Ltd. has unveiled the X-M1, a unique platform for hydrogen fuel cell-based power generation tailored to marine applications at SMM Hamburg 2024.

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28 August 2024

Anemoi partners with NAPA to maximise Rotor Sail benefits with voyage optimisation

Anemoi Marine Technologies has signed an agreement with NAPA, the Finnish-based global maritime software, services and data analysis expert, to bring its weather routing and voyage optimisation tools to users of its award-winning Rotor Sails.

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16 July 2024

Transport Scotland announces new ferries for the Clyde and Hebrides

The procurement of seven new electric ferries to help support island communities and improve the resilience of the Clyde and Hebrides ferries network is underway.

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