Commercial Marine News
SMIFutures Early Career Profiles: Ian Johnson
Following last week’s National Apprenticeship Week, hear from Ian Johnson, Quality Technician at RNLI as he shares his journey into the maritime industry as an apprentice.
Artemis Technologies and Delta Marine Announce MOU to advance clean maritime solutions in Washington State
Artemis Technologies, the global leader in commercial efoiling vessels, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Delta Marine to manufacture eFoiler® vessels specifically for Washington’s Puget Sound
Kongsberg Maritime develops innovative Mooring Capable Solution for Offshore Construction Vessels
Kongsberg Maritime has developed an innovative mooring capable solution for Offshore Construction Vessels (OSCVs), expanding the capabilities of OSCVs beyond their current scope to include the pre-lay of mooring lines as a natural extension to original suction anchor capabilities.
Commercial Shipbuilding Trade Mission to Spain
The Department for Business & Trade is seeking expressions of interest from the UK maritime industry to participate in an outward mission to Madrid with local commercial shipyards
Macduff Ship Design confirms successful delivery of 2 vessels to SAAM Towage Canada by Cheoy Lee Shipyard
Macduff Ship Design announce the delivery of 2 vessels to SAAM Towage Canada by Cheoy Lee Shipyard.
LJMU and Laskaridis Shipping sign MoU to drive maritime innovation and sustainability
This strategic partnership combines LJMU's academic excellence with Laskaridis Shipping's industry expertise to address pressing challenges in shipping. The collaboration will explore cutting-edge projects, including data-driven innovation, experimental research, and proposals for external funding to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability within the industry.
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.
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.
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.
Crown Estate Scotland commits £250k to expand Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence programme
Crown Estate Scotland has contributed £250,000 to support the Environmental Interactions Strategic Programme (EISP) – one of four collaborative, multi-year programmes that deliver rigorous research and thought leadership for the sector.
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