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VESSELS

VESSELS

Marine salvage firm Resolve Marine will begin one of the UK’s most sensitive wreck salvage projects in September when it starts removing three masts that have become an iconic sight for residents on the Thames Estuary.

14th July 2026

Bomb-laden WWII wreck to have masts removed after 82 years

14th July 2026

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

The Workboat Association (WA) has released an urgent reminder to small vessel owners in the UK to respond to the government’s Call for Evidence about decarbonisation legislation.

3rd September 2025

Urgent call for opinions before workboat CO2 rules imposed

3rd September 2025

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

The UK is holding off on imposing carbon taxes or other green penalties in the smaller vessel segment until the 2030s, representatives from the Department for Transport (DfT) told members of a…

13th May 2025

UK holds fire on carbon taxes for small vessels

13th May 2025

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Zero-emission ferries, cruises and cargo ships will set sail in UK waters within two years, thanks to a £77 million (€86 million) government investment in clean maritime technology.

6th February 2023

UK funding boost for zero emissions vessels

6th February 2023