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Dutch dredging major Royal Boskalis Westminster has revealed a continuing interest in Smit Internationale by upping its stake in the harbour towage, salvage and terminals group from 20% to 25.1%.

The European Commission is set to release funding for the EUs long delayed Motorways of the Sea project.

With the aim of providing a one stop shop for as many customers as possible, engine manufacturer Scania has launched a new range of products called Scania Consumables.

The British Governments Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has launched a booklet to help companies dealing with marine licensing changes.

Scottish Enterprise, Scotlands main enterprise, innovation and investment agency, has launched a three year campaign to boost the number of new recruits entering the shipbuilding and engineering industry in Scotland.

Satellites operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) were key factors in the rescue of 283 people in the USA and its surrounding waters last year.

Electricite de France (EDF) has chosen Irish renewable engineering company OpenHydro to develop the first tidal current demonstration farm to be connected to the French electricity grid.