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27 March 2025

Serco and Rux Energy Collaborate on Groundbreaking Hydrogen Storage Project Funded by Connected Places Catapult

At the Connected Places Summit today, Serco and Rux Energy have successfully completed a pioneering study aimed at revolutionizing hydrogen storage and distribution for the maritime sector

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25 March 2025

Course Charted for Carbon Free Shipping by 2050

The DfT's Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy will help build a cleaner, more resilient maritime nation.

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24 March 2025

Sonardyne revolutionises small marine robotics navigation with launch of SPRINT-Nav U

Sonardyne International Ltd announces the launch of SPRINT-Nav U, the world's smallest hybrid acoustic-inertial navigator designed specifically for compact marine robotic platforms.

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20 March 2025

90POE Expands into APAC with New Singapore Office

Maritime technology company Ninety Percent of Everything (90POE) today announces its expansion to the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with the establishment of new offices in Singapore.

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18 March 2025

BAE Systems and Irving Shipbuilding Inc. Sign Contract for Next Phase of Canada’s River-Class Destroyer Programme

A contract has been signed between BAE Systems and Canada’s Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI), marking the start of the next major phase on the River-class destroyer programme.

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18 March 2025

Expression of Interest: TRIG Advisory Board

The Department for Transport (DfT) and Connected Places Catapult are inviting expressions of interest for the brand new Transport Research and Innovation Grants (TRIG) Advisory Board.

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17 March 2025

APCL Cammell Laird to Work with ORE Catapult to Inform Growth in UK Vessel Manufacturing for Offshore Wind

The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, in partnership with the National Shipbuilding Office and The Crown Estate, have today announced the appointment of leading shipbuilder APCL Cammell Laird to carry out a detailed analysis of the future market opportunity for UK built ships in offshore wind.

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13 March 2025

Robosys Automation Launches Its New Autonomous Trials Boat in Support of Pioneering Advanced MASS

The advanced maritime autonomy software developer, Robosys Automation, has unveiled its new autonomous trials boat

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10 March 2025

Cammell Laird Welcomes Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

APCL Cammell Laird welcomed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to its facility last week following the Government’s announcement that it will be increasing defence expenditure to 2.5 % of GDP by April 2027.

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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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