The MCA has embarked upon an industry wide consultation on the draft Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage and Garbage from Ships) Regulations 2008 which will impose the new provisions of MARPOL Annex IV (Sewage) and Annex V (Garbage). Lorraine Weller explains the extent and expected effect of the provisions.Investment firm Primary Capital has acquired Napier Turbochragers Ltd from Siemens AG subsidiary Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd for an undisclosed sum. The Napier name is one of the most highly recognised brands in British engineering history, having made its first production car in 1900. Today it manufactures turbochargers for marine diesel, heavy fuel, dual fuel and gas engines at its own facility in Lincoln UK and generates a turnover above £30m.
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The 28th edition of Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition provides businesses the opportunity to showcase their services, equipment, vessels and supplies to an international audience. Speed@Seawork on 14th June in Cowes offers a sector specific event that showcases fast vessels operating at high speed for security interventions and Search & Rescue. Taking place at the annual Seawork Exhibition in Southampton, UK from 15–17 June 2027, Seawork Conferences deliver a varied programme of sessions featuring expert speakers addressing the latest topical issues in the commercial marine industry. Visit the Seawork Website Speed@Seawork on the Seawork Website View on Seawork
