Key deals

ThyssenKrupp of Germany has announced that on 11 December it concluded a purchase and sale agreement for its civil shipbuilding activities, with UK-based investment company Star Capital Partners.

The trade association RenewableUK has slammed the anti-wind energy report published today for failing to recognise the significant role that wind energy plays in creating clean energy for the UK.

The British Royal Navy vessel RFA Fort Victoria intravened to stop a Spanish fishing vessel operating coming under attack from a group of pirate vessels recently.

ABB Marine and Cranes is working to promote the environmental and commercial benefits of the use of shore-to-ship high voltage electrical connection technology to the UK.

Following the news that British merchant ships will be able to arm themselves against piracy – new guidance has been released by the UK Government.

The latest in the RAnger 4600 series of Canadian designed Robert Allan fireboats has just been delivered to the Dongguan Fire Services Department in China.

Frances Alu Marine Shipyard has successfully won a bid to build an innovative inland waterways passenger transport vessel for the city of Calais.

The 81m cargo ship Swanland sank in heavy seas off the north coast of Wales late last month with the apparent loss of six Russian crew members.

The parent company of Maritime Journal, Mercator Media, has today launched new and improved ‘search’ functionality for its websites that will provide users with more relevant results faster.

UK based marine safety company Cosalt is in financial trouble and seeking funds to be able to continue trading - but it appears that there may be a glimmer of hope after…