Commercial Marine News
GE Vernova Power Conversion to supply Singapore Navy’s Multi-Role Combat Vessel program
GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business has been awarded a contract by Singapore shipbuilder ST Engineering Marine Limited to supply its Ship’s Electric Grid with Integrated Full Electric Propulsion (IFEP) equipment for the Republic of Singapore Navy’s six-ship Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) program.
Houlder develops new tool for analysing ship performance and efficiency
Houlder, the design and engineering consultancy with sustainability at its core, has developed a new tool for analysing ship performance and evaluating efficiency options, including energy efficiency technologies
90POE Welcomes Navilands Group
Maritime technology company Ninety Percent of Everything Ltd. (90POE), have today announced that Navilands Group have gone live with the complete 90POE OpenOcean STUDIO platform to support their operations both today and into the future.
Developments made on Falkland Islands Port facility project
Following the sitting of an extraordinary Executive Council (ExCo) on Friday 16 February and the sitting of ExCo on Tuesday 27 February, two papers have been approved to progress replacement of Stanley port facility, FIPASS
The DBT Seeks Input from Vessel Manufacturers
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) actively seeks insights from the maritime industry, specifically targeting vessel manufacturers with specific import and export profiles. The DBT's outreach is aimed at two key groups within the industry.
Scanjet PSM Elevates Maritime Safety and Efficiency with Innovative Monitoring Systems
Scanjet PSM, a leading provider of maritime technology solutions, continues to bolster vessel safety and operational efficiency by launching two groundbreaking monitoring systems. The company's recent introductions, the Dedicated Draught Monitoring System and the Connect Monitoring System offer comprehensive real-time data acquisition and analysis capabilities, addressing critical needs across diverse vessel types.
Ultimate Boats Delivers Recyclable Patrol Boat to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority
Glasgow-based boatbuilder, Ultimate Boats, has recently delivered a bespoke recyclable patrol boat to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority. The 11-meter vessel, constructed from Ultimate Boat's patented 'Danu' recyclable boat building material, boasts a 3.1-meter beam equipped with six permanent shock mitigation seats and two fold-down crew seats.
Get Set for Workboat 2050 - The Relative Benefits of Retrofit vs New Build
The maritime industry is at the forefront of innovation and technology, seeking sustainable solutions to decarbonise workboats. Session 3 of the Get Set for Workboat 2050 series, scheduled for Thursday March 21 at 10:00 UTC, will delve into the comparisons between retrofitting existing vessels and constructing new ones.
Celebrating a Year of Success with SMI CMG Council Members
On Wednesday 29th November, the SMI CMG celebrated another productive year with their CMG Council Members during the SMI CMG Council Christmas lunch. Helen Stephen, Director of Commercial Marine Group (CMG) and Ports & Terminals Group (PTG), said, " It was great to reflect and celebrate another productive year with so many Council Members today."
SMI's Week at Kormarine 2023
Kormarine 2023 began with a strong start as we had the pleasure of attending the official opening ceremony and our team also attended the UK-Korea Maritime Reception. The event featured insights from the British Ambassador to South Korea, Colin Crooks LVO, and John Hutchinson, Head of Maritime at DBT, who shared their perspectives on the opportunities within the maritime sector.
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