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Eight maritime associations have called on the UK government to lay out a firm strategy for the sector so it can plan for decarbonisation rules that will inevitably be imposed.

1st August 2024

Industry calls for UK government support

1st August 2024

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The consequences of war on commercial shipping lead to extra dangers for already risky work by salvage firms. Peter Barker reports on two companies’ activities affected by the Red Sea conflict.

30th July 2024

In the line of fire – salvors on the frontline

30th July 2024

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Associated British Ports has announced a new chairman after Phil Nolan decided to stand down.

29th July 2024

New chairman for UK largest port operator

29th July 2024

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Passage planning risks were not considered before a motor vessel escorting a swim relay team around the Isle of Wight grounded, the MAIB has found.

25th July 2024

Flawed navigation led to grounding – report

25th July 2024

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Titanic builder Harland & Wolff could be heading for the rocks now that the UK government has rejected a loan guarantee application that would have kept the company afloat.

24th July 2024

‘Titanic’ builder in trouble as loan backing refused and CEO leaves

24th July 2024

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Lloyd’s of London has published a new edition of what is believed to be one of the oldest commercial contracts in existence.

22nd July 2024

Lloyd’s publishes new salvage contract

22nd July 2024

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Financial help for the maritime sector is being strengthened by Bibby Financial Services with the appointment of six additional staff in its Marine Finance arm.

22nd July 2024

Bibby boosts maritime finance provision

22nd July 2024

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Tidal Transit commercial director Leo Hambro says the shrinking supply of maritime professionals is the most worrying of many challenges currently facing the sector.

19th July 2024

Opinion: Bridging the maritime skills chasm

19th July 2024

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Marlink, the managed services provider of business-critical ICT solutions, has acquired Diverto, a pioneer in the provision of advanced IT and OT security solutions for enterprise and critical infrastructure.

17th July 2024

Marlink Group buys Diverto in cyber security boost

17th July 2024

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Dutch dredging, maritime infrastructure and services giant Boskalis has issued a brief statement saying it has bought all shares in towage operator Smit Lamnalco.

11th July 2024

Boskalis completes Smit Lamnalco buy-out

11th July 2024

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Schottel Nederland has officially appointed a new managing director and sales director.

9th July 2024

New directors at Schottel Nederland

9th July 2024

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A new body called the International Maritime Cyber Security Organisation (IMCSO) has been set up to elevate standards and streamline provisioning of cybersecurity services in the marine sector.

26th June 2024

Elevating marine cybersecurity provision and standards

26th June 2024

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Engine manufacturer Cummins has re-manufactured its first marine engine at its Master Rebuild Centre (MRC) in Poland for the Shannon Ferry Group, in Ireland.

25th June 2024

Rebuild centre remanufactures first marine engine

25th June 2024

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European inland waterways could be facing an insurance crisis as operation licence extension ends, placing more than 7,900 vessels at risk, warns Armand Lans, senior broker at FDR.

20th June 2024

Insurance crisis looms for Europes inland waterways

20th June 2024

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Less than two months after the de-merger of Svitzer from parent company A.P. Moller-Maersk, the Danish towage company has announced a joint investment for modernisation of tug provision in the Port of…

19th June 2024

Collaboration enhances tug provision at Halifax

19th June 2024

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Fincantieri has published an emotional tribute to chairman and president Claudio Graziano, who was found dead at his home on Monday.

19th June 2024

Fincantieri chairman Claudio Graziano dies suddenly

19th June 2024

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A UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch report has found that mismatched propulsion pitch levers on a moored fishing vessel led to its collision with an unmanned tug and the release of about…

18th June 2024

Engine control issue leads to collision

18th June 2024

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After a Royal opening this year, with Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal cutting the ribbon, Seawork’s silver anniversary show got off to a glittering start. Debbie Mason talked to some of…

17th June 2024

Seawork 2024 Booth Drop-in

17th June 2024

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Delegates at a Seawork conference this week found no easy answer to the problems industry faces in reaching targets for offshore wind capacity.

14th June 2024

Offshore wind’s unanswered question: how do we hit the target?

14th June 2024

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Despite the emotive Workboat Code conference at Seawork last year, no MCA representative appeared at this year’s session.

14th June 2024

Workboat Code 3 update at Seawork

14th June 2024