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Marine Hub Cornwall agrees new collaboration with Marine Energy Wales
Marine Hub Cornwall, which was set up to help grow the marine industry in the UK county and to promote its world-class marine capabilities, has formally agreed a new collaboration with Marine Energy Wales.
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NewsSimon Forrest: Nova Innovation
“The moon-race going on in the tidal energy sector” is more likely to be won by smaller, more dynamic firms according to Simon Forrest of Nova Innovation: “If you want transformation, don’t look toward big, blue-chip companies – they are generally too comfortable with the status quo.”
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NewsAmpelmann opens dedicated offshore wind base in Hamburg
Offshore access solutions specialist Ampelmann has opened its first office in Germany, in response to growing business in the offshore wind sector.
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NewsHeerema to discontinue its offshore pipe lay activities
Heerema Marine Contractors has announced that as a further step in its strategic transition the company will discontinue its offshore pipe lay activities.
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NewsSMC awarded the Queen’s Award for International Trade 2018
UK-headquartered Specialist Marine Consultants Ltd has been awarded the Queen’s Award for International Trade 2018.
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NewsSeawall Maritime Cyber Security
OSERV has launched ‘Seawall Maritime Cyber Security’, which the company claims is the first integrated risk management solution for the global shipping community.
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NewsAvailability of ExxonMobil 0.5% sulphur fuel
ExxonMobil has revealed the first locations where it will supply new fuels that comply with the IMO’s 0.5% sulphur cap.
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OEE and Copernicus Marine European ocean energy industry partnership
Ocean Energy Europe and Copernicus Marine Service officially launched their new partnership at a reception hosted by the European Commission in Brussels. The collaboration will help European ocean energy companies create export market opportunities.
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NewsAttollo Offshore jack-ups contracted for 2018
Attollo Offshore, a leading offshore marine operator, has heralded Q2 by signing multiple £multi-million jack up contracts.
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NewsQueen’s Award recognises Hydro Group international success
It has been announced that subsea cable and connector specialist Hydro Group plc, has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade.
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NewsMaRINET2 project awards €1.1 million to 32 offshore renewables developers
The MaRINET2 project has awarded €1.1 million in support to 32 offshore renewable technology developers to test at its network of world-leading research facilities.
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NewsMaritime panel role for IMarEST CEO
David Loosley, Chief Executive of IMarESTThe panel will look at the UK’s long-term maritime strategy and also includes one of IMarEST’s Honorary Fellows.Working in partnership with industry, the government aims to challenge the sector to think about what it will look like in 2050. This vision will reinforce the development ...
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NewsBlue economy focus at EMD
The challenges and opportunities for sustainable ‘blue’ economy growth in the Black Sea will be a major focus at the European Maritime Day (EMD) conference.
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NewsNaval Dome wins intelligence award for its maritime cyber protection system
Israeli cyber security company Naval Dome’s Maritime Cyber Protection System (MCPS) received the renowned Marine Intelligence prize during the Marine Propulsion Awards and gala dinner.
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NewsMersey maritime sector ready to lead UK’s industrial strategy, says industry heavyweight
Liverpool city region’s £4bn powerhouse maritime sector will lead the UK’s industrial strategy in the coming decades - according to one of the country’s industry leaders.
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NewsNWA membership doubles in seven years
The UK’s National Workboat Association, the trade, skills and safety standards association for the workboat industry, has announced that its membership has doubled since 2011.
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NewsLuffing crane for offshore wind industry showcased to Scottish MP
Cranes currently being manufactured by Sparrows Group, which will be installed at ScottishPower Renewables’ East Anglia ONE windfarm off the coast of Suffolk, were showcased to Colin Clark MP at the company’s headquarters in Aberdeen.
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NewsWind assisted cruise ship sets sail
While the IMO was deep in discussions with the shipping industry meeting urgent and ambitious carbon reduction targets at MEPC72, the ‘M/S Viking Grace’ set sail on her first voyage as the only passenger ship in the world equipped with a Rotor Sail to harness wind power for propulsion.
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NewsBigLift for 800 tonne jack-up platform
BigLift’s ‘Happy Rover’ recently carried a Jack-up platform from Rotterdam to La Reunion Island for client Enerpac. The Jack-up consists of a platform of 515 tonnes and four telescopic legs of 72 tonnes each.
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Strong financials for Deutz AG
Marine diesel propulsion specialist Deutz AG has published the Group’s preliminary financial results for the first quarter of 2018. The volume of new orders rose by 42.6 per cent year on year to €574.9 million.
