Qualified on paper, untested at sea: what certificates don’t show
Small-workboat operators need certificates and completed courses, but neither shows what a crew member can recall and apply on a particular vessel. A simple layer of topic-level checks, drills and observed practice can reveal gaps before they become operational problems, says Buket Çiçek, Account Manager at QuizFlight, the enterprise learning and assessment platform.
Putting power in your hands
Fischer Panda UK | Power Solutions has added Instagrid portable battery power systems to its portfolio of engineered power solutions for marine, mobile and off-grid applications.
Bridging the gap
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published what it believes to be the maritime industry’s first dedicated guidance for using digital 3D models to support classification approval.
Brunvoll delivers first DP system to the Norwegian Sea Rescue Society
Brunvoll has delivered a dynamic positioning system to the largest rescue vessel ever built for the Norwegian Sea Rescue Society.
Supporting the people who keep our ports moving
It’s second helpings for Briggs Marine, as the company returns to sponsor the UK Harbour Masters Association (UKHMA) lunch at Seawork 2027.
Wait is over for island communities as first delivery arrives
French boat builder Piriou has announced two major milestones in a fleet renewal programme which provides services between Penzance and the Isles of Scilly.
Police investigate fatal Rotterdam port explosion
A fatal explosion at one of Rotterdam’s major energy facilities killed one person and injured six others on August 13.
Saildrone sets sail for Europe with major expansion
Autonomous vessel firm Saildrone is expanding its manufacturing and operations into Europe, opening new production lines in the Netherlands, Norway and Poland alongside a new EU headquarters and technical hiring in Copenhagen.
Estonia takes delivery of biomethane- and battery-powered workboat
A multi-purpose workboat powered by compressed biomethane (CBM) and battery-electric propulsion has entered service with Estonia’s state fleet, becoming one of only a handful of biomethane-fuelled vessels operating anywhere in the world.
Police investigate fatal Rotterdam port explosion
A fatal explosion at one of Rotterdam’s major energy facilities killed one person and injured six others on August 13.
