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Pivoting the Maritime Supply Chain to Embrace the New Normal
Whilst almost every sector is suffering as a result of COVID-19, the maritime sector has faced a particularly tumultuous 2020 – with the impact being felt across the entirety of the sector’s supply chain. What was billed as a high growth year for the supply chain – owing to the...
MOD Defence Sourcing Portal update
The MOD have promulgated an update on the implementation of the Defence Suppliers Portal, which will go live on the 4th January 2021. The DSP will be a one stop shop for opportunities and contracting with the MOD, replacing Defence Contracts Online by February/March sometime.
Get Set for Workboat 2050
The Society of Maritime Industries are delighted to announce they have been confirmed as a supporting organisation of the Commercial Marine Network’s online conference series ‘Get Set for Workboat 2050’. In partnership with Seawork and Maritime Journal, and in association with...
Trading with Brazil: Maritime market opportunities – 3 December
Maritime UK are partnering with DIT Brazil to deliver this webinar on 3 December, to explore opportunities that exist for UK maritime businesses to trade with Brazil. The webinar will feature a presentation on the Brazilian market by DIT Brazil, as well as an overview of maritime market...
The Ministry of Defence have recently written to industry partners with important updates on two subjects.
The Ministry of Defence have recently written to industry partners with important updates on two subjects. The letters are attached. The first letter is on EU Exit, providing guidance on how to prepare your business for the changes which will come into force on 1 January 2021. The...
Ports welcome freeports milestone amid growing calls for the opportunities to be made available to all regions
The British Ports Association has welcomed the launch of the bidding process and the publication of the bidding prospectus for Freeports in England. The BPA have been promoting a port zoning economic vision that supports regional growth and prosperity akin to the Freeports strategy for...
Shivaprakash Rao Named BMT’s New Head of Engineering and Consulting Asia
The appointment supports the acceleration of Asia’s Energy Transformation as the international consultancy enters a new phase of growth. In a series of milestone appointments announced this month, BMT Asia will be unveiling its new approach ‘consultancy and engineering services...
Somers Forge launch own GRP coating & new Weld Cladding service
World leading propulsion shaft manufacturer Somers Forge, have further added to their capabilities this year, creating their own Glass Reinforced Coating as well as offering weld cladding. The GRP epoxy coating known as ‘Somplas’ has been in development for 2 years and after stringent...
British Ports Association examines the future of aerial drone activity in UK ports
Using an aerial drone to deliver light-weight parcels to ships, survey port infrastructure and ships, enhance search and rescue missions, and for additional security enforcement may be coming sooner than you realise for UK's maritime sector. The British Ports Association has been looking at...
BPA Urges Government not to let Devolved Administrations Fall Behind on Freeports
Ahead of the anticipated launch of the Freeports bidding process this month, the British Ports Association (BPA) has today written to Ministers across the UK responsible for the deployment of Freeports, urging that Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish ports are not left behind. In...
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