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6 March 2025

SMIFutures Early Career Profiles: Rheanne Sun Wai

In this SMIFutures Board spotlight we are delighted to introduce you to Rheanne Sun Wai, Engineering Manager at NXGenDigital.

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5 March 2025

Exail Supplies Navigation Systems to NOR Offshore Rental for Expansion into APAC Region

NOR Offshore Rental (NOR) has ordered several units of Exail subsea Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) and Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to expand its rental equipment pool.

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3 March 2025

New Measures to Boost Small Businesses Benefitting from UK’s Defence Investment

Government announces major support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) following historic commitment to increase spending on defence.

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3 March 2025

Landmark Move for Robosys Supporting Global Expansion With New Headquarters

The advanced maritime autonomy software developer, Robosys Automation, has celebrated the opening of its new UK headquarters in Southampton, UK, in support of the company’s global expansion.

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3 March 2025

Port of Tyne Partners With Artemis Technologies and Invests in UK’s First Fully Electric Foiling Pilot Boat

The Port of Tyne has announced the purchase of the UK’s first fully electric foiling pilot vessel, marking a major step towards a net zero pilotage service.

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3 March 2025

Ocean Business 2025 Conference Programme Announced

Preparations for Ocean Business 2025 are well underway, with a bigger than ever exhibition and a packed two-day conference programme, more details of which can now be unveiled.

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3 March 2025

Ninian Hub Decommissioning – Key Updates and Upcoming Engagement Opportunities

Stakeholders are invited to review the latest Environmental Scoping Report, prepare for the forthcoming consultation on the Draft Decommissioning Programme, and attend an upcoming workshop introducing the Ninian Central Platform

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3 March 2025

Exail Integrates Elwave’s Electromagnetic Sensing Technology into R7 ROVs

Exail has selected Elwave’s advanced electromagnetic sensing technology to equip its R7 Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) for an undisclosed client.

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3 March 2025

£4m to Boost Marine Robotics Research Capabilities

The UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has been awarded £4 million to bring next-generation sensing capabilities to its marine autonomous systems fleet for use in advancing sustainable ocean science.

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27 February 2025

MacDuff Ship Design announces delivery of two sister vessels, ‘Fruitful Harvest’ and ‘Fruitful Bough’

Macduff Ship Design are delighted to announce the delivery of two sister vessels, ‘Fruitful Harvest’ and ‘Fruitful Bough’ to their owners Blueshell Mussels of Shetland.

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