Commercial Marine News
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.
LJMU launches Global Centre for Maritime Innovation
Liverpool John Moores University is to bring together its world-leading maritime education, research and innovation through a new global centre.
From Blueprints to Legacy: Babcock engineers and former apprentices reunite at iconic bridge they helped to build
Babcock engineers and former apprentices reunite at the Royal Academy of Engineering for National Engineering Day to view Kelly Anna’s statue to see how their sinuous bridge has taken its place in the John Browne garden, named after Past President of the Academy Lord Browne of Madingley FREng FRS.
Artemis Technologies Elevates Luxury Travel with the Unveiling of the Artemis EF-12 Escape
Artemis Technologies has embraced the challenge of decarbonising the luxury travel sector with the introduction of the Artemis EF-12 Escape.
Babcock and LIG Nex1 sign memorandum of understanding
Babcock, the international defence company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Republic of Korea technology company LIG Nex1bringing together the capabilities of both organizations, to grow opportunities in Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO), Training Centre management and weapons systems technology markets.
Wake Media's Maritime Calendar Exceeds 4,000 Events
Wake Media has announced that the Maritime Calendar online tool has now surpassed 4,000 events in its database, which includes both past and present events
APCL Group Welcomes 72 New Apprentices Across the UK
Together, A&P and Cammell Laird recruit at least 70 apprentices each year and the vast majority have gone straight into full-time, permanent employment upon completion of their initial training.
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