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Briggs Marine has acquired Scanco, a French-based company specialising in port services and the RoRo ferries sector - a move which strengthens its European footprint and operational synergy with Irish Ferries.

3rd December 2024

Briggs strengthens its ferry servicing portfolio

3rd December 2024

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The Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) has posted a video of the helicopter rescue of five crew from a burning cargo ship last week.

2nd December 2024

WATCH: Rescue of crew from burning cargo vessel

2nd December 2024

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The International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) is taking the bull by the horns and asking manufacturers and system integrators to join a study on the potential opportunities and prerequisites of remote pilotage.

27th November 2024

International study poses questions on remote pilotage

27th November 2024

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General Oceans has acquired the underwater monitoring technology company RS Aqua, strengthening its combined position in the subsea technology and underwater monitoring sectors.

20th November 2024

General Oceans acquires RS Aqua

20th November 2024

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The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released its findings on the tragic sinking of the tug Biter, which capsised off Greenock, Scotland on 24 February 2023, resulting in two deaths at…

13th November 2024

MAIB report reveals safety concerns in Greenock tug sinking

13th November 2024

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Offshore wind farms could be a threat to national security, Sweden’s Armed Forces have said, prompting the government to pull the plug on 13 projects in the Baltic Sea.

6th November 2024

Sweden sinks 13 offshore wind projects for defence fears

6th November 2024

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MDL has appointed two new directors to its board, reinforcing its commitment to growth in both traditional and renewable energy sectors.

5th November 2024

MDL appointments will drive offshore energy growth

5th November 2024

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Reach Subsea has announced the award of more than €14 million from the EU Innovation Fund, which has given out more than €500 million recently.

30th October 2024

EU hands €14.3 million to USV developer

30th October 2024

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Offshore wind services business Venterra Group has bought Oceanscan Holdings, a group of companies that provide subsea and non-destructive test equipment.

29th October 2024

Venterra makes €170m subsea firm purchase

29th October 2024

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A new piece of EU legislation is being phased in that will affect all industries that need materials such as steel, aluminium, cement and fibreglass – like offshore wind farms and the…

18th October 2024

OPINION: How CBAM could knock the wind out of our sails

18th October 2024

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Maritime electrical systems supplier Energy Solutions UK has bought compatriot firm Oceanic Systems, which designs and manufactures systems for control and monitoring vessels.

16th October 2024

UK firm boosts maritime offering with purchase

16th October 2024

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Media reports that the Spanish shipyard Navantia has been in exclusive talks with Titanic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff have been neither confirmed nor denied to Maritime Journal by the parties involved.

16th October 2024

Reports hint at Harland & Wolff rescue

16th October 2024

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The increasing number of floating and partially submerged offshore structures has prompted the UK’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) to set out draft guidance on towing requirements.

16th October 2024

MCA publishes draft towing guidance

16th October 2024

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The latest report from Marlink’s Security Operations Centre (SOC) reveals the growing complexity of cyber threats targeting the maritime sector.

15th October 2024

On the rise: threats to maritime cyber security

15th October 2024

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Seafarers working in the UK will gain enhanced protections against rogue employers as the Employment Rights Bill is introduced to parliament this week.

11th October 2024

UK govt steps in to protect seafarers

11th October 2024

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A huge administrative burden could be placed on tug owners if reporting rules by the EU are put in force, says the European Tugowners Association (ETA), complaining they do not account for…

9th October 2024

ETA hits back at EU emissions rules

9th October 2024

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Norwegian multinational energy company Equinor has bought almost 10% of its Danish counterpart Ørsted.

8th October 2024

Equinor buys almost 10% stake in Ørsted

8th October 2024

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UK-based naval architect Chartwell Marine has expanded its business into the Asia-Pacific region with a new office and business development consultant to head it up.

3rd October 2024

Chartwell Marine expands into APAC

3rd October 2024

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Yanmar Marine International has appointed a CEO who says the company’s focus will be on expanding the company’s influence within the marine sector.

1st October 2024

Yanmar Marine International appoints new CEO

1st October 2024

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Swedish business development firm Axel Johnson has snapped up the UK-based marine hydraulic and electrical systems company Hercules Group.

27th September 2024

Axel Johnson takes on Hercules

27th September 2024