OEM maintenance of davit systems for SOLAS compliance can mitigate safety and commercial risks, says Vestdavit Safe and reliable operation of boat-handling systems onboard vessels is dependent on regular inspection and maintenance by qualified technicians both to preserve the integrity…

The Importance of Cross Collaboration for Solving Industry Challenges : A collective effort for a more advanced future The marine industry is increasingly collaborating with suppliers of automotive batteries, particularly in high-voltage systems, to create more efficient, reliable and powerful…

Green Yachts : Paradox or Possibility? ~ How resistor technology supports a cleaner yachting industry Despite an Indiana University study showing a luxury superyacht produces around 7,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year, the vessels are exempt from many maritime…

Sixth Astute Class Submarine Named HMS Agamemnon at Barrow-in-Furness : The Royal Navy’s latest Astute Class submarine has been officially named at BAE Systems’ Submarines site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Agamemnon – named after the ancient Greek king – is the…

Maritime Organization : E-ships Must Find Their Bearings, Industrial bearings support electrified maritime transportation The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set ambitious targets to at least halve greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry by 2050, compared to 2008’s levels.…

PD&MS Group is to launch a new returners programme to help STEM professionals in Scotland who have had a career break return to the industry. In partnership with STEM Returners, PD&MS will host the programme at their sites in Aberdeen…

AUSTRALIA SELECTS BAE SYSTEMS AND ASC TO BUILD SOVEREIGN NUCLEAR POWERED SUBMARINES The Australian Government has selected BAE Systems and ASC Pty Ltd to build Australia’s new fleet of nuclear powered submarines in the latest significant development in the AUKUS…

The Norwegian ocean-technology company, Kongsberg Discovery, introduces a new analysis tool developed in partnership with underwater imaging specialist Cathx Ocean that radically reduces the time and effort required to detect and classify objects of interest in seabed surveys undertaken by…

Rolls-Royce Submarines this week announced plans to open new offices in Cardiff and Glasgow to attract the best talent and meet growth in demand from the Royal Navy and the recent AUKUS announcement. The locations of satellite offices in Cardiff…

Norwegian shipowner Eidesvik Offshore joins forces with Agalas to build a state-of-the-art Construction Support Vessel (CSV) to perform subsea and offshore wind operations. Equipped with methanol engines and a battery hybrid system the vessel will be the world’s most environmentally…