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Simek A/S delivered a newbuild platform supply vessel last month to Myklebusthaug Offshore AS, also of Norway, which is the 100th vessel to be built to the Rolls-Royce marine UT 755 design.

Following the decision to remove the wreck of the ‘ MSC Napoli’ from the Devon coast in two parts (Maritime Journal July 2007), the bow and stern sections were finally separated by…

Inspired by penguins' swimming technique, University of Bath students have created a submarine called the ' SeaBomb' , powered by a ' pilot' who pedals on a machine similar to an exercise…

Preparations for the UKHMA Autumn Seminar in London on 17 October are progressing well. The new Shipping Minister, Jim Fitzpatrick, has accepted an invitation to attend the Seminar and, although not expected…

The ongoing saga of the ill fated ‘ MSC Napoli’ took another significant turn on the 9th of July when the 53,409gt vessel was refloated.

Associated British Ports (ABP) Port of Kings Lynn has been handling substantial volumes of forest products following the signing of a one year term agreement with Swedish timber company Vida Wood AB…

The UK independent educational charity The Smallpiece Trust is working with the Lloyds Register Educational Trust to provide 140 teenagers in Southampton and Strathclyde with a valuable introduction to the marine industry…

The new 23.9m modern sounding boat Wedel is now in service on the Elbe after completion for north German shipping authorities by the Fassmer Shipyard in Berne as a replacement for two…

The UKs Freight Transport Association (FTA), whose membersconsign over 70% of the freight moved by sea, has called on the Government touse its forthcoming Ports Policy Paper to accept responsibility for fundinginland…

The first ever British & InternationalSailors Society Dragon Boat Challenge took place last month at the 2012Olympic rowing venue at Dorney Lake, Eton.

Ostensjo group member Edda Accommodation has placed an order for the offshore industrys first purpose built flotel. Edda TBN will be an Offshore Accommodation Vessel for a total of 600 personnel.

A giant waterwheel stretching across the River Mersey could be used to generate renewable electricity for the Northwest, according to a new study that identifies the river as one of the top…

A new tri-modal logistics hub on the River Elbe could make a big contribution to German efforts to master increasing hinterland traffic to and from Hamburg and better integrate regional traffic flows.