Seawork sponsor and exhibitor, ABB and Helsinki City Transport have taken the next step in autonomous shipping with a remote trial of a passenger ferry, a world first. ABB successfully tested the enhancement of ship operations with technologies that are already available for nearly any kind of vessel....

Seawork exhibitor, Beta Marine is now offering Baudouin powered marine generating sets in varying kVA that are heat exchanger cooled as standard, with keel and radiator cooling available as an alternative....

Damen Shipyards Group’s commitment to sustainability has led to the setting up of an online auction of left-over surplus materials. It’s the first of its kind, running from 21st November to 12th December 2018....

Recently released safety statistics demonstrate progressive improvement in the safety performance of workboat crews and operators, with a considerable drop in the rate of incidents between 2014 and 2017....

Damen Shipyards Group is to build two new Damen ASD Tugs 2411 for Rimorchiatori Spezzini, a subsidiary of the Scafi Group. The order comes as part of Scafi’s plans to expand its fleet in response to the newly assigned harbour towage concession in the port of Safi, Morocco....

The joint venture between Damen Shipyards Group and Albwardy Marine Engineering, known as Albwardy Damen, recently celebrated its tenth anniversary....

Exhibitors at Seawork 2019 will have the opportunity to apply for one to one sessions with representatives from the Department for International Trade....

The 2019 Seawork Conference will focus on the significant developments made in the Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) and Hybrid Propulsion sectors....

The popular Cardboard Boat Regatta is back for its second year at Seawork 2019. This time the event will have an international flavour and national pride could be at stake…...

Submissions are now being invited for the Coastlink conference which will be held at the Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton on 12 & 13 June 2019....

The Press Office is at the heart of Seawork 2019. A team of professional journalists distribute news from the exhibition to the international media and the wider commercial marine world....

The Ministry of Defence has published the Defence Equipment Plan for 2018. The plan presents the British Government’s plans to deliver the equipment needed by its Armed Forces to “defend our country and keep our people safe”....

Recognising the depth of excellence in commercial marine, the European Commercial Marine Awards (ECMAs) are to be presented at Seawork on 11 June 2019. It will celebrate the outstanding individuals and innovative companies that comprise this important industry sector....

If you are a young person between 16 – 25 years of age, currently studying to work or begin a career in the maritime Industry don’t forget to enter the European Commercial Marine Young Person’s Development Award....

It’s never too early to recognise the achievements of a company or individual. Nominations are now welcomed for the 2019 European Commercial Marine Awards, sponsored by A-Plan Insurance....

The ECM Young Person’s Development Award was new for 2018. It offered a young person, aged 16 – 25, studying to work or beginning a career in the maritime industry, the opportunity to achieve industry recognition and a bursary to help further their career. The bursary was worth up to £850 (or equivalent value in...

The impressive new Lifecord won the European Commercial Marine Award for Safety & Training and took the overall Spirit of Innovation award. We take a closer look at the winning product…...

“Boat mad” children spur on the 2018 ECMA Maritime Professional of the Year...

UK marine driveline specialist and Seawork International 2019 exhibitor MIT (Marine and Industrial Transmissions) has been acquired by Axel Johnson International....

SEA Europe – the Shipyards’ and Maritime Equipment Association of Europe – has welcomed the signing of the EU-funded project “Futureproof Skills for the Maritime transport sector” (SkillSea)....

A new maritime technology investor and venture builder is offering digital startups financial investment, operational support and networking opportunities with established industrial partners....

International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has warned that the role of expert witness should not be undertaken lightly and that all professionals acting in this capacity should be aware that they could face legal action for negligence....

Japan has recently committed to the further development of offshore wind in its waters: a move that has been welcomed by the UK-based Carbon Trust, who see new opportunities for European companies in this emerging market....

Bourbon Subsea Services has installed the first floating wind turbine of the Kincardine Offshore Windfarm in Scotland as part of a contract with Spanish construction group Cobra Wind....