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Wednesday, 29th July 2020
Barrel buoys (also known as admiralty buoys) have traditionally been made in steel. This can be problematic for operators due to
Tuesday, 28th July 2020
Fires and explosions pose a constant threat to the safety of miners and to the productive capacity of mines. Mine fires and explosions traditionally have ranked among the most devastating industrial disasters. The prevention and control of these in mines
Friday, 24th July 2020
Our marine team recently supplied six foam filled orange fenders to a port in Southern England. They needed fenders able to produce a specific standoff distance between the quay wall and any vessel that may want to berth in the port.
Thursday, 16th July 2020
In the midst of the most challenging global pandemic The SMS Group, headquartered in Southampton, has both adapted and expanded.
Friday, 10th July 2020
Working closely with customers in the oil and gas industry (including oil rigs and FPSO's), our marine team were able to provide chain support buoys and help provide a solution which was not standard.
Wednesday, 1st July 2020
Leading safety and technical training provider for the wind, oil and gas and maritime industries, Maersk Training in the UK (Maersk Training), has recently announced an agreement with Babcock Marine Training, part of the Babcock International Group, to de
Tuesday, 30th June 2020
Versadock, designers, manufacturers and installers of Modular Pontoon and Docking Systems are proud to announce their addition on to the JOSCAR register and are now recognised as a fully compliant supplier for several defence companies and major organisat
Monday, 29th June 2020
A double order of DuroWipers pantographs have kitted out two newbuild vessels built by Arklow Marine Services in Ireland. It’s not the first time that Arklow has gone to DuroWipers to equip its vessels. Billy Tyrrell of Arklow Marine Services says that
Monday, 29th June 2020
Rever Offshore, a leading subsea project delivery and execution provider to the offshore energy industry, has announced the completion of a two-phase contract with energy major Total E&P UK.
Thursday, 25th June 2020
Manuplas®, a division of Advanced Insulation Systems Ltd, are pleased to announce they have signed a two-year lease for additional storage space close to their existing production facility in Plymouth.
Thursday, 18th June 2020
When large ships and containers arrive or leave a port or harbour (sometimes over 300m in length), the captain often does not steer their vessel directly as they can face many hazards – shallow water, previous wreckage or rocks.
Wednesday, 17th June 2020
The energy matrix is changing and the industry is continuously driving initiatives towards generating greener, cleaner and more sustainable energy.
Tuesday, 16th June 2020
Leading marine equipment fabrication and rental specialist, Motive Offshore, continues to strengthen its global positioning as it signs an MOU with Orca Offshore. The two-year agreement with the offshore design, fabrication and installation specialist wil
Wednesday, 10th June 2020
Bounce back in China’s manufacturing sector points the way; other countries expected to follow as lockdown is lifted.
Wednesday, 3rd June 2020
Bucking industry sales trends, marine electronics specialist, Actisense, have seen a rise in Q1 2020 sales revenues of over 6% up on 2019’s figures. 2019 delivered the company’s strongest performance financially in their 23-year history.
Garmin® and Fusion® expand Apollo Series with new products designed to enhance onboard entertainment
Wednesday, 3rd June 2020
(NASDAQ:GRMN), the world’s leading marine electronics manufacturer1, today announced it has expanded its Fusion-branded Apollo™ Series with the introduction of the Apollo WB670 premium hideaway system and the Apollo ERX400 wired remote.
Monday, 1st June 2020
Cape Town-based subsea engineering expert, MMO, a Unique Group Company, has announced the successful completion of beta testing its inhouse-designed Uni-Life 100, a Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation System.
Monday, 1st June 2020
Nauticool ltd and Ünver Enerji Sistemleri Ltd.Şti (Trading as Polar Generator) are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership to relaunch Polar generators into the UK Marine market.
Thursday, 28th May 2020
Portland based Manor Renewable Energy (MRE) has been working on the challenge of social distancing and work environment safety for offshore technicians and vessel crew throughout their fleet of vessels.
Thursday, 28th May 2020
Industrial and Marine Hydraulics (IMH) can now offer an even greater range of hydraulic solutions to customers, thanks to a new agreement with SPX Flow.
Thursday, 28th May 2020
Industrial and Marine Hydraulics (IMH) has recruited an operations manager and service manager to support its project and service teams.
Wednesday, 27th May 2020
Advanced Insulation are delighted to announce the appointment of a managing director for their marine division which trades as Manuplas®
Tuesday, 26th May 2020
Although we are all trying to cope with the “New Normal”, the team at LeeSan are still working hard to satisfy the demand for toilets and sanitation products. The latest orders are packed and ready to go in the warehouse.
Sunday, 24th May 2020
In the midst of the most challenging global pandemic, The SMS Group in Southampton has delivered a new build 24m aquaculture vessel to a Tuna farm operator in Malta.
Monday, 18th May 2020
Dynamic Load Monitoring (DLM) launch their new 1.5m De-trenching grapnel to aid the offshore industry in recovering subsea products buried in the seabed up to 1.5m.
Friday, 15th May 2020
Every two years SMM brings together industry stakeholders from around the world. Because of the coronavirus crisis, the leading international maritime trade fair has been postponed until 2-5 February 2021.
Improve safety and best practice in level monitoring of industrial tanks with the all new Portatank®
Friday, 15th May 2020
During COVID-19, businesses that can, must lead the way in continuing positive British innovation. Those of us in business who can, should now accelerate our efforts to support our employees, and continue to design, manufacture, sell and export.
Thursday, 7th May 2020
WesCom Signal and Rescue, a global supplier of marine distress signals, urges businesses to order pyrotechnic products ahead of their expiry dates, following the updated guidance of certification of goods for seafarers released by the International Mariti
Thursday, 7th May 2020
Hartlepool’s commercial fishing fleet now has new safe access to its vessels in all weather conditions, at any time of the day or night, thanks to a new installation from Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS).
Tuesday, 5th May 2020
During the COVID-19 crisis, businesses that can, must continue to lead the way in driving British innovation. I highly support the UK Government in how they are dealing with the crisis and a very welcome return to the Prime Minister.
Monday, 27th April 2020
Hamble Independent Lifeboats has selected Big Blue Maritime to provide the Diamond Intercom and Radio Combiner system by Drumgrange for the refit of their lifeboat.
Monday, 27th April 2020
On the afternoon of 20th April, Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Hai Phong, Vietnam donated 3,000kg of rice to three hundred families living in the three surrounding communes of Thien Huong, Lam Dong and Hoang Dong.
Monday, 27th April 2020
Firstly, on behalf of Commercial Rib Charter, we hope that you and your business are as safe and healthy as can be during these unprecedented times.
Thursday, 23rd April 2020
THE SMS Group, trading from seven key ports in the UK, is playing an integral role in helping to keep Britain trading – supporting maritime infrastructure, crucial freight operators and the nation’s Defence sector.
Tuesday, 21st April 2020
Rever Offshore, a leading subsea project delivery and execution provider to the offshore energy industry, has announced a major contract win, based in the Southern North Sea.
Wednesday, 8th April 2020
dmg::events announces postponement of its flagship North American event, the Global Energy Show. The annual exhibition and conference were set to host more than 53,000 local and international delegates coming from more than 110 countries around the world
Friday, 3rd April 2020
The yard at PDL Marine is still open and building whilst adhering to strict governmental guidelines. Progress on the 15m Workboat is coming on leaps and bounds and we have capacity for more builds if required, just drop us a line to discuss your requireme
Wednesday, 1st April 2020
Breakbulk Europe, the world’s largest event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry, has been postponed until September in light of the global novel coronavirus pandemic. The event will now take place at Messe Bremen in Bremen, Germany, from 29 Sep
Monday, 30th March 2020
With navies such as the Indian Navy and Royal Navy successfully implementing ultrasonic testing of watertight seals as part of their onboard safety management, Coltraco Ultrasonics answer questions about the importance of ensuring watertight integrity to
Monday, 23rd March 2020
Jenkins Marine is pleased to announce the purchase of the grab hopper dredger C.H. Horn from the Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC). This is a significant investment in the dredging fleet for Jenkins Marine who have now secured a new ten-year contract
Monday, 23rd March 2020
Jenkins Marine recently received a call at 4am from the skipper of a 41m sailing yacht that had lost power (It was later discovered it had net caught in its prop). As there was no wind she could not return to port under her own steam. Thankfully the condi
Thursday, 19th March 2020
In light of the current Coronovirus pandemic, Seaplant will be putting a hold on the May edition of our monthly magazine. This decision has not been taken lightly and will, in fact, be the first month we have missed an issue in 44 years of publications.
Wednesday, 18th March 2020
The Manor Venture has returned to Manor Renewable Energy’s Portland site for the first time since July 2018, after 20 months at sea and the successful completion of 4 temporary power projects.
Thursday, 12th March 2020
Siren Marine were looking to advance their popular Connected Boat® Platform by adding NMEA 2000 integration and customized app functionalities developed in partnership with leading marine manufacturers including Cobalt Boats, Jeanneau America, ZF Transm
Thursday, 12th March 2020
Industry leading new construction, refit and repair provider Diverse Marine Ltd. and industry leading crew transfer vessel service provider Turner Iceni are pleased to announce that a new build contract has been signed for the construction of ‘Iceni Va
Wednesday, 11th March 2020
At the leading international maritime trade fair from 8 to 11 September 2020, numerous exhibitors will showcase their security-related innovations, and international experts will discuss military defence challenges, technology developments and cyber secur
Wednesday, 11th March 2020
A recent order for six External DuroWipers Class 90 pantograph, will go to Excellift, a Malaysia based lift/crane/material handling company. The systems will be installed to two crane cabins for use on Oil Platforms, each requiring a wiper system for on
Saturday, 7th March 2020
The team at PDL are pleased to announce the build of their latest 15m aluminium workboat. Designed with some very specific roles in mind and loaded with additional equipment.
Wednesday, 4th March 2020
Ramco, one of nation’s largest outlets for quality used equipment and a leading supplier of asset disposal services, currently have a selection of Pacific 22 rigid hulled inflatable boats (RHIB’s) available direct from the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Monday, 2nd March 2020
Damen Oskarshamnsvarvet in Sweden has won the public tender for a contract to undertake a major life extension programme on the survey and research vessel S/V Ocean Surveyor, owned by SGU, Sweden’s national geological survey agency.
Friday, 28th February 2020
BOLLFILTER Genuine Spare Parts and Service. Use only original spare parts by BOLL & KIRCH and you are always on the safe side.
Wednesday, 26th February 2020
Hydroscand UK is proud to become a member of Mersey Maritime – an industry-led organisation impassioned to improve the economic impact of the marine sector in the North West region.
Tuesday, 25th February 2020
Devices, apps and digital are coming fast at sea. As simple and cost effective technology solutions become available for boats, the NEXT GEN Shock Mitigation Workshop brings decision makers together to highlight the burning issues today and identify viabl
Tuesday, 18th February 2020
This multi-point lifting system features a 125 Tonne capacity per tower, synchronously lifting loads by utilising the sliding and stacking barrels to form the lifting towers.
Friday, 14th February 2020
ASAP are pleased to introduce their new range of marine gauges and senders from KUS, a leading global manufacturer of level senders and instrumentation.
Thursday, 13th February 2020
We’re always happy to hear how our products are helping to boost safety, efficiency and convenience, in an array of different industry sectors.
Wednesday, 12th February 2020
Island Ropes is a company with an ethos as strong as their rope, with employees holding over 50 years’ experience in the industry and strong knowledge of both the products and the market.
Monday, 10th February 2020
The Secretariat of the Navy of Mexico (SEMAR) has held a ceremony marking final acceptance and delivery of the Long Range Ocean Patrol (POLA) Class vessel ARM Reformador.
Thursday, 6th February 2020
A forward-thinking Great Yarmouth company is investing in its people of the future by training and supporting a raft of next generation young staff members.
Thursday, 6th February 2020
Owners/Operators of Offshore Oil & Gas Facilities face an increasing headache when attempting to balance the dual aspect considerations of cost-control and environmental impact management in relation to redundant and degrading assets, in particular subsea
Wednesday, 5th February 2020
Marin the specialist BOP and Riser Recovery company has recently completed its 40th BOP and Riser recovery in Southern India for their client, ‘’this has been one of the most complex and challenging BOP Recovery Projects‘’ quotes the company, “
Wednesday, 5th February 2020
2020 sees the 20th anniversary of Energy Solutions distributing Victron Energy products in the UK, a business partnership that has grown year on year.
Tuesday, 4th February 2020
Mainprize Offshore, the world-renown builder, owner and global operator of wind farm service and support vessels (WFSSVs), has showcased three of its fleet of ground-breaking vessels in a line-up in the port of Esbjerg in Jutland, Denmark.
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