Commercial Marine News

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30 June 2025

Exail to Equip Petrobras FPSOs with Quadrans AHRS in Brazilian Offshore Project

Exail, a global leader in inertial navigation technologies, has secured a contract with Brazilian offshore services company Mitang to deliver 30 Quadrans Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS).

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24 June 2025

Robosys Automation Launches New Software Autopilot, VOYAGER AI SMARTPILOT™

Robosys Automation has unveiled its new VOYAGER AI SMARTPILOT™ software autopilot at the Autonomous Ship Expo in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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24 June 2025

Briggs Marine Signs Landmark £182m Contract with UK Ministry of Defence

Briggs Marine has been awarded a significant contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to supply and maintain Authority Moorings, Markers, and Targets over the next 8 years with a forecast revenue of £182m

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16 June 2025

HMS Venturer Takes to the Water

Babcock International has confirmed that HMS Venturer, the first of five Type 31 frigates being delivered for the Royal Navy, has completed her first entry into the water.

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16 June 2025

Uncrewed Survey Solutions (USS) Announces Expansion With Key Appointments Driven By Organisational Growth

Uncrewed Survey Solutions (USS) has announced three key appointments in support of its ongoing growth strategy

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11 June 2025

Golden Arrow Marine Named Official Alfa Laval Channel Partner in UK & Ireland

Golden Arrow Marine has been appointed as an official Channel Partner for Alfa Laval, marking a significant step in both companies’ commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable marine solutions across the UK and Ireland.

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27 May 2025

HMS Venturer Ventures Forth as the First Type 31 Frigate Makes Its Debut

Babcock has marked a major milestone in UK sovereign defence capability as the first of class, Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer was unveiled at the company’s Rosyth site.

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20 May 2025

BMT announces exclusive partnership with BAE Systems for Anzac Class Design Support Contract

BMT is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with BAE Systems Australia to bid for the future sustainment of the Anzac Class Design Support Contract, currently the subject of an open Commonwealth tender.

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13 May 2025

The Hydrogen Energy Association Conference Discount for SMI Members

The Hydrogen Energy Association is delighted to invite SMI and its members to participate in the HEA’s flagship hydrogen industry annual conference at QEII Centre, London, on 4th and 5th June at a discounted rate (up to 25%), exclusive to HEA & partners’ members.

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7 May 2025

BMT awarded multi-lot framework agreement to deliver expert marine professional consultancy services for CalMac’s ferry fleet

Building on a long-standing trusted partnership with CalMac, BMT reinforces its role in supporting lifeline ferry services and advancing ferry sector expertise in Scotland.

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