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Lord Lieutenant Officially Opens New £4 Million Facility for Somers Forge Owned A&B Richardson Engineering
A&B Richardson Engineering, a family run leader in custom die and tool manufacturing and part of Somers Forge Group, proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art facility this week.
Cammell Laird Hosts Keel Laying Ceremony for First New Mersey Ferry to be Built in 60 Years
Cammell Laird, part of the APCL Group, hosted the Keel Laying Ceremony on Friday 10 January for the first new Mersey Ferry in 60 years - named The Royal Daffodil.
New Oceanwise Monitoring System Helps Langstone Harbour Balance Nature and Navigation
Langstone Harbour, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), has completed the successful installation of a comprehensive marine environmental monitoring solution provided by OceanWise
Robosys Automation, ACUA Ocean, and OREC secure Innovate UK Grant Funding for Collaborative Autonomy Project for USV and ROV MASS Operations
Advanced maritime autonomy developer, Robosys Automation, supported by USV manufacturer, ACUA Ocean, and Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (OREC), have jointly secured grant funding through Innovate UK.
SMIFutures Early Career Profiles: Conor Gorman
In this article, Conor discusses his career in acoustic engineering at Thales, the varied and exciting opportunities that the maritime industry offers and the role of young maritime professionals in shaping the future of the sector.
In Rememberance of John Southerden, 1950 - 2024
SMI is deeply saddened to announce the passing of John Southerden, a former colleague who played a key role in supporting UK maritime businesses around the world.
Babcock forms Strategic Partnership with Hanwha Ocean to grow global opportunities
Babcock, the international defence company, has signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Hanwha Ocean to further its development in the global naval market and to underpin its existing relationship with the South Korean shipbuilding and offshore company
BMT Strengthens Maritime Engineering and Design Leadership in Asia Pacific with Strategic Acquisition of AMT
Acquisition of independent, Australian-owned AMT enhances BMT’s expertise in naval architecture and marine engineering, bolstering capability to pursue opportunities across the APAC region.
Record £1 billion skills investment as BAE Systems set to recruit thousands more apprentices and graduates in 2025
BAE Systems is projecting a record number of young people in training in 2025 and the Company’s investment in education and skills is expected to reach £1 billion since the start of the decade.
ecoSUB Robotics Makes a Splash at Oceans 2024 in Halifax, Nova Scotia
ecoSUB Robotics, a leader in innovative autonomous marine robotics, proudly participated in Oceans 2024, marking the company's first exhibition outside of the UK
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