Commercial Marine News

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9 July 2021

SEA-KIT’s latest USV is first to receive Lloyd’s Register Unmanned Marine Systems Certification

The first ever Unmanned Marine Systems (UMS) certificate has been awarded to SEA-KIT International by Lloyd’s Register, representing an important milestone for the maritime industry.

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6 July 2021

Lloyd’s Register to focus growth strategy on maritime industry with expanded role and broader service offering

Business Assurance & Inspection Services division to be set up as independent business, branded LRQA, to be acquired by funds managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

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1 July 2021

Windship Technology and Calix Limited execute joint development agreement targeting zero-emissions shipping

Revolutionary British firm, Windship Technology, developing wind-and-solar-assisted shipping, adds Calix’s on-ship Carbon Capture technology “RECAST” in an innovative joint development tie-up.

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24 June 2021

Helen Stephen - Business Development Director & Secretary to the CMG & PTG Councils

SMI is pleased to announce the appointment of Helen Stephen as the new Director for the CMG and PTG Councils.

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24 June 2021

Instrument manufacturer expands undeterred by the pandemic

Leading oceanographic and hydrographic instrument manufacturer, Valeport, has continued to innovate and expand by launching a new company dedicated to providing highly accurate, innovative instruments to the Water industry.

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24 June 2021

UKHO and Teledyne CARIS partner with The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 project

The UK Hydrographic Office has entered a technical cooperation agreement with The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project and Teledyne CARIS, a leading developer of marine mapping software.

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24 June 2021

Supercharging science: an open letter from Dstl chief executive

Science lab urges best minds in industry, academia, engineering, science, and technology to work with UK specialists to combat future threats.

Japanese+B2:B519 Trio of Orders For Solar Solve Marine
27 May 2021

Japanese+B2:B519 Trio of Orders For Solar Solve Marine

Solar Solve Marine was delighted to receive three orders at the same time from one of their Distributors in Japan. The UK based manufacturer of SOLASOLV® roller screens for ships’ navigation bridge windows received the orders for a total of 37 SOLASOLV® roller screens. The screens...

Ms Insignia Orders Solasolv® Roller Screens
13 May 2021

Ms Insignia Orders Solasolv® Roller Screens

Solar Solve Marine, the UK based manufacturer of SOLASOLV roller screens for ships' navigation bridge windows was delighted to receive an order from Norwegian Cruise Line.

A&P Falmouth Dazzles with Paint Work for HMS Tamar
30 April 2021

A&P Falmouth Dazzles with Paint Work for HMS Tamar

A&P Falmouth has applied a stunning paint scheme to a Royal Navy warship for the first time. The new Truro affiliated patrol ship HMS Tamar will start operations with a 'dazzle camouflage' paint scheme which comprises various shades of black, white and grey in strange and jarring shapes.

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