Commercial Marine News

Demand For Long Term Partnerships Among Ferry Operators Increases
20 April 2021

Demand For Long Term Partnerships Among Ferry Operators Increases

Demand for longer term repair and maintenance framework relationships from ferry operators is increasing as the sector prepares to recover from Covid, according to Cammell Laird. Despite a reduction in ferry projects at Cammell Laird during 2020 as many operators, particularly those...

Two More Solar Solve Long-Service Awards
16 April 2021

Two More Solar Solve Long-Service Awards

In mid-April, employees at Solar Solve took time out from their busy production schedule and held a small party to congratulate and celebrate two of their colleagues receiving Long-Service awards. The company’s three business owners/directors, John, Lilian and Julie Lightfoot, attended and...

BMT Marine Survey and Consulting Services Poised for Further Growth
14 April 2021

BMT Marine Survey and Consulting Services Poised for Further Growth

Through over 20 years of operations in the Asia Pacific region, BMT have been able to boost industrial collaboration and strategic partnerships to position the business for continued growth through maritime consulting opportunities.

Cammell Laird Completes Civil Nuclear Test Rig
14 April 2021

Cammell Laird Completes Civil Nuclear Test Rig

Cammell Laird has completed the design, manufacture and installation of an innovative test rig as part of a project which plans to re-establish the UK as a world leader in thermal hydraulics research. The new Thermal Hydraulic test rig, which is 7 metres tall, 5 metres wide and 2.5 metres deep...

South Shields Marine School … 155 years ago
14 April 2021

South Shields Marine School … 155 years ago

Solar Solve Marine's local South Tyneside College is a large, further education college in South Shields, north east England, offering part-time and full-time courses for young students and adults. It was formed in 1984 by the merger of Hebburn Technical College and South Shields Marine &...

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12 April 2021

Sydney Ferries Benefit from SolaSafe Sunscreens

Over recent months South Shields based Solar Solve Marine has dispatched 13 shipsets of its SOLASAFE Type Approved roller sunscreens to Australia, to be installed at the wheelhouse windows of Sydney harbour ferries.

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29 March 2021

Six Months of 100% Occupancy at A&P Falmouth

100% occupancy of all three dry docks has characterised A&P Falmouth’s’ performance over the last six months - with some docks occupied simultaneously by multiple vessels.

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29 March 2021

Roxtec supplies Orbital Marine Power with safety seals for world’s most powerful tidal turbine

International safety seal manufacturer Roxtec has supplied Scotland-based Orbital Marine Power with a range of cable sealing solutions to support construction of the world’s most powerful tidal turbine, the Orbital O2 2MW.

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22 March 2021

Graham Harvey appointed as Chief Executive of Windship Technology

Graham Harvey has been appointed as Chief Executive of Windship Technology

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22 March 2021

Survitec Unveils Face Covering with Anti-Viral Properties for Maritime Crew Protection

Global safety solutions leader Survitec has unveiled a new face-covering with protective features designed to reduce the spread of viral and bacterial infection, helping maritime workers more confidently follow social distancing rules.

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