Commercial Marine News
SEA-KIT expands production facility to meet growing USV demand
SEA-KIT International is expanding its Tollesbury production facility to deliver on a growing Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) orderbook. The news comes as Fugro, world-leading geo-intelligence specialist, snaps up SEA-KIT’s latest 12m X-class build for its growing Blue Essence fleet.
Aquatec Wins Best Small Company Award
Through-water communication and subsea integrity specialist Aquatec has won Global Underwater Hub’s coveted Global Business Award 2022 and is now the Best Small Company of the year.
Solasolv Screens for Tug Converted to Superyacht
Solar Solve Marine has just dispatched a set of its Brand Leading SOLASOLV, Type Approved, anti-glare roller sunscreens, to Miami based RMK Merrill-Stevens, a highly successful, full-service shipyard dedicated to the refit and repair of the world's finest yachts and vessels.
Fugro’s Geo-Data Supports Future Development of Hornsea Offshore Wind Farms and UK’s Energy Transition
Ørsted has awarded Fugro a marine geotechnical site investigation contract for its Hornsea Three and Hornsea Four offshore wind farm developments.
It’s Carnival Time
South Shields based Solar Solve Marine recently dispatched a consignment of 49 of its Type Approved, SOLASAFE anti-glare roller sunscreens to Carnival UK in Southampton. They were to replace the old screens installed at the navigation bridge windows of P&O cruise ship MV AURORA, that was built in Pappenburg, Germany in 2000.
GE Welcomes Project Award for ‘Driving the Electric Revolution’ Challenge
GE Power Conversion welcomes a project award which will further its innovation in power electronics, electrical machines, and drives (PEMD) technologies.
UK Government is developing a business case for a Home Shipbuilding Credit Guarantee Scheme
We continue our drive to get the Home Shipbuilding Credit Guarantee Scheme up and running to support UK vessel builders.
Lloyd's Register recruiting for a Media Relations Lead
Lloyd's Register is currently recruiting for a Media Relations Lead – a fantastic opportunity to act as LR’s bridge to the external world through various PR activities including the management of relationships with non-client stakeholders.
Roxtec Appoints New Process Market Manager
Leading cable and pipe seal manufacturer Roxtec Ltd has appointed a new process industries technical manager. Renzo Schettini joins Greater Manchester-based Roxtec Ltd after spending several years as business development manager for a UK based manufacturer and supplier of cable glands and cable cleats.
Aquatec Shortlisted for Best Small Company Award
Aquatec has been shortlisted for the prestigious Subsea Expo Awards 2022 and is a finalist in the Best Small Company category. The awards ceremony, organised by the Global Underwater Hub, will take place on February 23, 2022, at P&J Live in Aberdeen.
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