News
Friday, 13th December 2019
iSURVEY Group, a leading provider of survey and positioning services to the global oil and gas, offshore renewables and telecommunications markets, has celebrated a prosperous year, with several major contract wins.
Wednesday, 11th December 2019
The first ORC pilot boat to be exported from a Norfolk boat builder has arrived at its new home.
Wednesday, 11th December 2019
Throughout 2019 Coltraco Ultrasonics have been listening to customer feedback. Launching into 2020, Coltraco Ultrasonics are proud to be sharing a Christmas gift of a brand new website.
Wednesday, 11th December 2019
Power quality monitoring equipment from Bender UK is being used by a global subsea ROV operator to verify the integrity of power supplies offshore.
Monday, 9th December 2019
The 16th annual LiftEx and the 3rd LEEA Awards will take place on 13–14 October 2020, at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre, UK.
Monday, 9th December 2019
Orkney based Green Marine (UK) Ltd were awarded the ‘Outstanding Service Award’ at the Scottish Green Energy Awards for their world-class service to Offshore Wind, Wave and Tidal energy developers, held at the Edinburgh International Conference centr
Monday, 9th December 2019
The pontoons from specialist access provider TPA have helped the world’s leading defence and security equipment exhibition double the size of its temporary marina.
Friday, 6th December 2019
Shropshire based specialist plant hire firm, WM Plant Hire were privileged to be a key part of the team involved in the unearthing and careful excavation of an iconic World War II plane in Essex last Saturday.
Friday, 6th December 2019
Following the successful Flood Expo exhibition that took place 11th – 12th September at the NEC, Birmingham IMH recalls its takeaways from the show as they begin looking to the 2020 events calendar.
Thursday, 5th December 2019
Tees Components is growing its presence in the marine defence sector after recently completing projects for two globally renowned companies.
Thursday, 5th December 2019
Dynamic Load Monitoring (UK) Ltd, specialists in the design, manufacture and calibration of Load Cells and Load Monitoring equipment attended the well renowned LiftEx event in Milton Keynes this November.
Thursday, 5th December 2019
Kamharis an engineering, procurement and construction company based in Nigeria and Advanced Insulation a UK based, global provider of technically advanced fire protection, insulation and marine products are celebrating the first year of a successful colla
Thursday, 5th December 2019
Fighting ocean plastic pollution and cleaning up our waterways is big news and a British company have launched what they believe is the world’s first zero emission litter and debris collection vessel.
Wednesday, 4th December 2019
Motive Offshore Group, specialist in marine equipment fabrication and rental, has rounded off the final quarter of 2019 with the launch of a new Flexibles division and supporting acquisition.
Wednesday, 4th December 2019
Using a BOLLFILTER as a pre-filter ensures trouble-free functioning of these sensitive, multi-stage systems. This filter removes organic particles and sediments from ballast water up to a particle size of 50 μm with great efficiency.
Tuesday, 3rd December 2019
Plasmet ZF - a corrosion inhibiting coating from Corrocoat is now available in a 400ml aerosol for easy application in difficult to access areas and for touch up work offshore and at sea.
Monday, 2nd December 2019
UK shipbuilder Wight Shipyard Co. is continuing its success in the fast ferry sector securing an order for four vessels from Malta’s tourism Leaders, Captain Morgan.
Tuesday, 26th November 2019
The SMS Group, one of the UK’s leading ship repairers and marine engineering services providers, has completed two pieces of major interior outfit work for Holland America Line in the Caribbean and Canada.
Tuesday, 26th November 2019
Rever Offshore, a subsea project delivery and execution provider to the offshore energy industry, has announced the three-year extension to the charter of its DSV Rever Topaz.
Tuesday, 26th November 2019
PSM Instrumentation has recently announced a prestigious project win with their longstanding partner and distributor in China, Marinetec, supplying PSM sensors to China Oilfield Services Limited (COSL) for eight new build vessels at the Wuchang shipyard.
Monday, 25th November 2019
A new anchoring system installation, designed to accommodate and secure the large concrete caisson gates of Kishorn Port’s Dry Dock facility, has been successfully deployed at the port in the West Highlands of Scotland.
Monday, 25th November 2019
Coltraco were delighted that the Portasonic® 2.FL0 portable ultrasonic flow meter was nominated as Security & Fire Excellence Awards, as Passive / Active Fire Project of the Year.
Thursday, 21st November 2019
Earlier this year, ASAP Supplies won the “Customer Focus Award – SME” at the UK Customer Satisfaction Awards and it’s just been announced that they have been named finalists again for the 2020 Award.
Thursday, 21st November 2019
MAN Engines is expanding its range of engines for light-duty workboats in North America by introducing an 800 hp (588 kW) inline-six engine. The D2676 LE426 will be available from the second quarter of 2020.
Wednesday, 20th November 2019
CTruk Marine Services Limited, a specialist designer and builder of composite vessels, workboats and general composite constructions, has added a Genesis-V multi-function cutting system from Blackman & White to its Essex factory to improve production proc
Wednesday, 20th November 2019
The digital evolution is shaping the maritime future in multiple aspects – both onshore and offshore – and shipping organisations are facing pressure to operate more efficiently and profitably while catering to the increasingly sophisticated customer
Monday, 18th November 2019
In a four week period Collett & Sons Ltd deliver three 169 Tonne Super Grid Transformers, a prestigious National Grid project which awards the Team the titles of the FTA Road Freight Operator of the Year and the Motor Transport Awards Team of the Year!
Thursday, 14th November 2019
Fugro, the world’s leading geo-data specialist, has worked with Bosch Rexroth for over a decade to ensure it has the best hydraulic systems and software solutions on board its geotechnical drilling vessel, the Fugro Synergy. Now, they are working togeth
Tuesday, 12th November 2019
Kloeckner Metals UK have recently formed an exciting new partnership with NobelClad, the world leader in dissimilar metal bonding.
Monday, 11th November 2019
Diverse Marine is pleased to announce that it has been assessed and certified as meeting the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 with the British Assessment Bureau.
Friday, 8th November 2019
WM Plant Hire have been working with one of their larger 100 tonne long reach machines on the important £12 million flood defence scheme to protect 1800 properties in Exmouth.
Thursday, 7th November 2019
PDL Marine based at Trafalgar wharf in Portchester has been awarded the multiple build contract for four patrol boats for Nigeria. The contract to supply the patrol vessels was signed off yesterday by the client.
Wednesday, 6th November 2019
Blackman & White has announced it will be showcasing its Orion cutting system on stand CMP.41.EL at the upcoming METSTRADE Show.
Wednesday, 6th November 2019
With the growth of floating holiday and permanent homes, comes the need for effective and reliable Sewage and Waste Water disposal systems. This is certainly the case at Thornham Marina in Emsworth, where two new floating “Armadillo sleeping pods” hav
Tuesday, 5th November 2019
Globally leading consultancy and specialist shipbroker for the planning and installation of offshore renewable energy projects focuses on growth markets in Asia.
Monday, 4th November 2019
To meet a market demand for lifejackets and immersion suits capable of withstanding the repetitive rigours of offshore training programmes, Survitec will introduce its 1300 Series training suit and Halo training lifejacket with Emergency Breathing System
Monday, 4th November 2019
LEEA - the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association – received a Bronze Award in the ‘Best Learning and Professional Development’ category at the Association Excellence Awards 2019, which took place recently in London.
Thursday, 31st October 2019
Janine Harris, Head of BOLLFILTER UK Spares Department, is now permanently on the road, focusing on visiting UK customers, for contract proposals, technical enquiries and new sales growth. She’ll be touring the country on a regular basis.
Thursday, 31st October 2019
Force measurement equipment manufacturer Straightpoint (SP), a Crosby Group company, has launched the Subsea Link, a standard product for applications up to 2,000m (6,562 feet) beneath the water’s surface.
Monday, 28th October 2019
The Crest AMF is a comprehensive range of filter cartridge systems available in polypropylene for duties from 600 L/hr to 12,000 L/hr and for temperatures up to 70°C.
Thursday, 24th October 2019
The winner of the inaugural BExA Lifetime Achievement Award, which seeks to honour a person who has provided exceptional service to the UK exporting community, is Carl Hunter, the CEO of Coltraco Ultrasonics, a high-exporting manufacturer in the shipping
Tuesday, 22nd October 2019
PSM Instrument is delighted to have recently been awarded an order from Turquoise Yachts in Turkey for a complete vessel-wide monitoring system. PSM’s VPM display and APT1000 transmitters are recognised across the industry for their flexibility and eas
Friday, 18th October 2019
PSM Instrumentation has a long and successful history working with Modern Engineered Products Inc (MEP) in Mandeville, LA. PSM is delighted to continue their work with MEP in 2019 with a new project win for the Ocean Evolution offshore vessel. The Ocean
Wednesday, 16th October 2019
Motive Offshore Group, specialist in marine equipment fabrication and rental, continues to consolidate its position as the leading provider of back-deck services, announcing a major contract win.
Wednesday, 16th October 2019
CRC Vanguard, our 12.5 m multi role cabin Rib joined our fleet in July and was built by Ribcraft and fitted out by Seacraft Marine.
Tuesday, 15th October 2019
The winner of the GTR-BExA Young Exporter Award is Clare Hunter from Coltraco Ultrasonics. Hunter leads Coltraco’s marketing and communications strategy and coordinates its global network.
Monday, 14th October 2019
UK based workboat specialists Water Witch are leading designers in specialist trash retrieval and waterway cleanup craft for Ports and Marinas. Designed to be manoeuvrable in hard to reach areas, these ‘Versi-Cat’ shallow draft boats feature a remo
Thursday, 10th October 2019
Meercat Boats has scored a hat trick. Meercat Boats, whose headquarters are in Hythe Marine Park, adjacent to the Port of Southampton, is currently host to three Meercat MRVs; with one Meercat ready for sale, another Meercat in for her refit and survey, a
Wednesday, 9th October 2019
When Purchasing either the X950-C or X991-C Course recorder the X991-P printer will be supplied for half the standard price. Both Course Recorder systems accept GPS and gyro data, outputting printed course data, with the X950-C displaying the gyro heading
Wednesday, 9th October 2019
Old Town, Alexandria, is located just minutes outside the busy hustle and bustle of Washington D.C., and is quickly becoming an ever more popular tourist hotspot.
Tuesday, 8th October 2019
Shawbrook Bank’s Business Finance Division recruits Chris Richold to lead its Specialist Asset and Sector Finance teams.
Monday, 7th October 2019
MSL has joined forces with Aegean Divers - an HSE registered diving contractor that is a full member of the Association of Diving Contractors UK (ADC UK), class approved by the Lloyds Register of Shipping and holds ISO 9001:2015.
Friday, 4th October 2019
Appointed by Daher Projects GmbH to undertake delivery of two 335 Tonne transformers destined for Sellindge Substation, Collett & Sons Ltd loaded up their specialist girder bridge and headed out of Cruise Terminal 1 at the Port of Dover.
Thursday, 3rd October 2019
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is proud to announce the finalists for The LEEA Awards 2019.
Thursday, 3rd October 2019
Independent subsea contractor, Film-Ocean, has ordered its 10th Saab Seaeye Falcon making them one of the biggest fans of the world’s most popular underwater robot.
Tuesday, 1st October 2019
Leading innovative offshore vessel builder and operator Mainprize Offshore has announced the building of a newbuild 26m SUPA-SWATH wind farm support and crew transfer vessel, MA1.
Monday, 30th September 2019
The team at the award-winning naval architect firm, Walker Marine Design (WMD), has announced the contract win of a specialist, new fire-fighting (FiFi) vessel order from Canada’s MetalCraft Marine Inc. (MCM).
Monday, 30th September 2019
WesCom Signal and Rescue’s distributor in Singapore, Safety Innovators, is proud to announce its Business Development Manager has been appointed onto the Singapore Association Shipsuppliers and Services (SASS) Council.
Wednesday, 25th September 2019
Whilst fresh water appears to form a small part of vessels normal, operating parameters, if left unattended it can have significant bearing on the crew's health and well being. Therefore water on board must be free of all pathogenic organisms and harmful
Tuesday, 24th September 2019
‘The 2019 Northern Enterprise Awards celebrates the industriousness and dedication of the businesses and enterprises hailing from the north of England’ – and we are privileged to have been nominated
Monday, 23rd September 2019
Load cell manufacturer Straightpoint (SP) will display new wireless centre of gravity software at this year’s Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference (OEEC), which takes place 7-9 October 2019 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Wednesday, 18th September 2019
In August 2019 Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with SAAM Towage for the delivery of an ASD Tug 2813 to SAAM Mexico for operations in the port of Veracruz. This order is the latest milestone in a business relationship spanning several decades and i
Friday, 13th September 2019
Mantsbrite Marine Electronics have been appointed as UK and Irish Distributor for the FIFISH V6, the world’s first omnidirectional underwater Drone / ROV.
Thursday, 12th September 2019
Ship operators are becoming ever more demanding in their need for durable and sustainable equipment to drive both operating costs down and make them more competitive.
Wednesday, 11th September 2019
The SMS Group, one of the country’s leading ship repairers and marine engineering services providers, has partnered with Portico, Portsmouth’s International Cargo Terminal, to provide dedicated ‘short stay’ ship repair wharfage to all ship operato
Wednesday, 11th September 2019
Dyena has launched a version of their monitoring system aimed at manufacturers who want log vessel usage. The continuing drive for more power and performance in conjunction with shock mitigating seating becoming a standard fitment, owners are more easily
Thursday, 5th September 2019
Legionnaires’ disease is contracted when bacteria in water droplets or aerosols are inhaled into the lungs. Certain conditions allow Legionella bacteria to multiply rapidly and increase the risk of an outbreak, these include temperatures between 20-45 C
Wednesday, 4th September 2019
Safety and survival partner Survitec has introduced a completely new lifejacket designed to provide helicopter transferpassengers with a level of safety, comfort and in-water performance not currently available in the energy aviation sector.
Friday, 30th August 2019
Utilising their crane vehicle fleet to provide a flexible transport and offloading solution, Collett deliver four giant steel tubes to the Yorkshire Dales.
Tuesday, 27th August 2019
LK quick closing valve systems were introduced in 2006. The now tried and tested quick closing valves and control stations are selected by ship yards worldwide and used on all types of vessels, rigs and platforms.
Monday, 26th August 2019
Damen Shipyards Group has won an award for the Human Machine Interface that it has been developing over the past two years for its Next Generation Tug Series.
Friday, 23rd August 2019
Wardle Marine Services have been steadily growing over the past few years and their modular cube systems have been a huge part of this.
Wednesday, 21st August 2019
Having extended its fabrication department recently, Durham lifting have been able to increase its range of service once again with the enhancement of their fabrication facility in Teesside. Skilled Welders are producing some of the Best Lifting Frames
Thursday, 15th August 2019
Dynamic Load Monitoring, specialists in the design and manufacture of Load Cell’s and Cable Working equipment based in Southampton, UK are pleased to announce the design, manufacture and deployment of a new 1.5m penetration Detrenching Grapnel.
Wednesday, 14th August 2019
FarSounder’s Forward-Looking Sonar (FLS) is the latest in innovative maritime technology to be included on the Royal Netherlands Navy’s (RNLN) hydrographic survey vessels, the HNLMS Snellius (A802) and HNLMS Luymes (A803).
Wednesday, 14th August 2019
Manor Renewable Energy (MRE) has further expanded their senior management team with the appointment of Billy Hamilton, who will be joining the company as Head of Sales.
Tuesday, 13th August 2019
Swanwick based Landau UK are delighted to be announced as a UK Distributor of the Shockwave S5 Marine Suspension Seating.
Tuesday, 13th August 2019
The Honourable Company of Master Mariners (HCMM) invited Coltraco Ultrasonics aboard their headquarters, the historic HQS “Wellington”, alongside Victoria Embankment, London in July 2019.
Monday, 12th August 2019
Marine Services (SW) Ltd can survey, repair, fabricate and install pontoons, decking, steelwork, piling (both above and below water), fendering, cleats, handrails.
Monday, 12th August 2019
Visitor registration is open for LiftEx 2019, which takes place on 13-14 November 2019 at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes, UK.
Friday, 9th August 2019
Offshore and Marine has relaunched its energy contractors policy to provide the army of offshore and onshore energy professionals with flexible insurance for flexible working using their all new digital platform.
Thursday, 8th August 2019
As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Damen Shipyards Group is having solar panels installed at a number of its Dutch yards. Collectively, the installations will provide approximately 12 MW clean electricity per year.
Thursday, 8th August 2019
Unveiled at the Port of Ghent in November 2018, Sarens SGC-250, the largest crane in the world, required a transport solution for delivery to the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant (HPC) site in Somerset.
Wednesday, 7th August 2019
More than 60 people attended the latest Breakfast Club meeting to be organised by longstanding Southampton company Williams Shipping Group.
Wednesday, 7th August 2019
Innovative vessel will be first fully electric ship-handling tug with 70 tonnes bollard pull
Wednesday, 7th August 2019
FarSounder’s Forward-Looking Sonar (FLS) is the latest in innovative maritime technology to be included on the Royal Netherlands Navy’s (RNLN) hydrographic survey vessels, the HNLMS Snellius (A802) and HNLMS Luymes (A803).
Tuesday, 6th August 2019
Three months after signing a new build agreement for ‘Seacat Weatherly’ with Seacat Services Ltd., the yard is pleased to confirm that an option for a further identical vessel to be named ‘Seacat Rainbow’ has been contracted.
Tuesday, 6th August 2019
Stone Marine Shipcare has appointed Fran Johnson as Managing Director following the recent retirement of Don Quilliam. Johnson joined the company in 1997 as an apprentice and has been promoted through various positions culminating in his becoming Operatio
Monday, 5th August 2019
Situated on the eastern side of the Loch, Tarbert Harbour is a premier location for leisure boating. It provides a safe haven for sailors and has now expanded its “green” credentials by installing a sanitation waste pumpout station.
Tuesday, 30th July 2019
The final component deliveries to Clocaenog Wind Farm have been completed!
Tuesday, 30th July 2019
Jenkins Marine has contracted Manor Marine to provide slipway, repair and maintenance services for the Split Hopper Barge, ‘Nab’
Tuesday, 30th July 2019
Nucore Group, based in Aberdeen, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new directors to the business, CFO for Nucore Group and Services Director for Oteac Ltd with immediate effect.
Friday, 26th July 2019
Responding to market demands, Dana have invested significantly in Brevini® hoisting winches, making a range of products available for fast delivery to customers in the UK and Northern Europe.
Thursday, 25th July 2019
Brimmond Group and Rigrun Europe greeted over 125 oil and gas professionals and suppliers to their Kintore facilities on Thursday 27 June. The Offshore Asset Demo Day is a vital element of the company's strategy to showcase to the offshore sector the b
Tuesday, 23rd July 2019
Clipper vessel to undertake world tour promotion of UN Sustainable Development Goals
Monday, 22nd July 2019
On 18 July 2019, Moby held a naming ceremony for their new Damen ASD Tug 2813, Vincenzino O. in Cagliari as part of the company’s plans to upgrade its fleet.
Friday, 19th July 2019
Consisting of six separate loads, Collett have completed delivery of Battenhall Bridleway to the West Midlands. Collecting from the manufacturing facility in Northallerton, each of the three deck sections, arch section and two arch ends required transport
Friday, 19th July 2019
New partnership allows for the expanded footprint of kpm marine’s predator pump range.
Tuesday, 16th July 2019
Manor Renewable Energy (MRE) has signed a contract with Siemens Gamesa for the Albatros offshore wind farm, under which MRE will provide the full temporary power package of generators, personnel and vessels.
Monday, 15th July 2019
DLM are pleased to announce a new member of the team, Jamie Woodcock. Jamie will be taking on the role as Business Development Manager and joining our already versatile and growing team.
Friday, 12th July 2019
Southampton, UK, 11thJuly 2019:CJR Propulsion has launched a rapid design and manufacturing service to deliver bespoke, fully-machined Class S propellers in just two weeks.
Thursday, 11th July 2019
International safety expert IC Brindle & Co Ltd signed a distributor deal in June this yearto distribute a ground-breaking new safety product in the UK and further afield. The Line Launcher by Kiwi Rescue Ltd can propel a high-vis safety line and flotati
Monday, 8th July 2019
AMI Marine have launched the all new X2 Voyage Data Recorder. Carefully researching the current market and the needs of ship owners, managers and their crew safety.
Friday, 5th July 2019
Aberdeenshire based Red Rooster Lifting are celebrating a 16% increase in the number of hires for 2018/19 compared to 2017/18, resulting in a 14% increase in hire value reaching almost £200k.
Wednesday, 3rd July 2019
Damen Shipyards Group is proud to announce the publication of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report 2018. The company publishes the report annually, communicating both financial and non-financial information relating to the group’s CSR activi
Wednesday, 3rd July 2019
As Northern Diver expand, they look for new ways to support the sectors they supply be continuing to develop and diversify their product range.
Tuesday, 2nd July 2019
UK shipbuilder Wight Shipyard Co has completed its second export order. The order placed by Ultramar, the largest ferry operator in Mexico, consists of two 37m fast ferries which will be transported to Cancun Mexico at the beginning of July.
Tuesday, 2nd July 2019
Today marks 12 months since the Directors of Diverse Marine at Medina Yard, Cowes acquired the assets and equipment of their former employers South Boats IOW, securing the employment of 20 staff on the site.
Monday, 1st July 2019
At Maktec we use Root Cause Analysis (RCA). This technique helps question why the problem occurred in the first place.
Friday, 28th June 2019
Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam has bid farewell to the Diving Support Vessel Deep Arcticfollowing a significant maintenance stopover, a substantial proportion of which was spent in dry dock.
Tuesday, 25th June 2019
Wardle Marine Services have been steadily growing over the past couple of years and with their appointment as Sole UK distributor for PMS Dock Marine, Oliver Wardle decided it was high time to expand their install team, and so set about finding a suitable
Tuesday, 25th June 2019
We enjoyed a very successful Seawork exhibition this year, showcasing our NEW X-VHFR, X-MDR, our ECDIS and much more.
Monday, 24th June 2019
On Monday, 17th June, heavy-lift vessel Black Marlin departed Shanghai. On deck with eighteen Concordia Damen inland shipping vessel hulls and a Damen Crane Barge 6324, bound for Rotterdam. Concordia Damen regularly conducts such heavy-lift transportat
Wednesday, 19th June 2019
The system transports lube oil from the main tank to the engine. The system consists primarily of the supply pumps (redundant), pump protection filters, an automatic filter with a defined filtration rate, and a lube oil treatment system (optional).
Wednesday, 19th June 2019
WorkFloat, a self-propelled floating work platform that 'folds' up to tow behind a 4x4 on the road or slide into a standard shipping container, has won the main award at The European Commercial Marine Awards last week at the SeaWork 2019 trade show in Sou
Wednesday, 19th June 2019
The M&CCE Best Project Award recognises companies who have made innovations and overcome challenges within the marine civil engineering industry.
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