The COVID-19 pandemic has presented the maritime industry with many challenges. Ships and workboats are needed in order to keep the UK’s imports and exports flowing. That flow of trade requires a large support network of engineers working in yards and ports around the country and as anyone who has ever worked on a ship...

Volunteers are returning to their posts to gradually re-open lookout stations; restoring 'eyes along the coast', helping people working or at leisure around the coastline to stay safe....

The first Electric Cutter Suction Dredger has made her appearance thanks to Damen Shipyards Group; turning the possibility of zero emissions dredging projects into a reality....

Successful crew transfer operations have led a marine service provider to expand its investment in multi-purpose workboats, enabling the company to grow its fleet and consequently its business....

Leading boat launch and recovery systems supplier Vestdavit is bringing new fast craft handling capability to HMS Protector, the only Royal Navy ship dedicated to Antarctic Patrol & Survey duties....

Although designed and purpose-built for the offshore wind industry, recent demands for a larger crew transfer and more efficient travel have precipitated an urgent major upgrade of the 26m M/V Traveller despite lockdown....

Mercator Media continues to monitor the situation concerning the progression of the Covid-19 virus and awaits further government guidance. We are sorry that we are, as yet, unable to give an update on rescheduled dates for Seawork....

Seawork 2020 will shine the spotlight on the vast range of job and career opportunities in the commercial marine industry....

Mark Hamson, International Trade Adviser on the London and South East International Trade Team for the Department for International Trade (DIT), will be at Seawork on the first day, 9 June....

Seawork offers a range of sponsorship opportunities for companies and organisations to enhance their promotion of equipment, plant and services....

As part of the commitment to delivering an environmentally friendly and sustainable exhibition Seawork organisers will partner with Sea-Changers at the 2020 event....

Seawork will celebrate the 400-year anniversary of the Pilgrim Fathers leaving for The New World with the third annual Cardboard Boat Regatta, sailed under the Mayflower 400 flag and sponsored by Knighthood Marine....

Light, compact and ideal for vessels where space and weight savings are a priority on board; Speed@Seawork sponsor Ocean Safety has recently expanded its comprehensive range of offshore liferafts with the addition of the Ocean Regatta raft....

The first ever production RIB with a fully integral electric drive will be at Speed@Seawork this year...

A highly innovative company based in Lorient (France) is looking for European industrial partners to make an ambitious project a reality. SEAir recently signed a contract with DGA and AID (French Innovation Defence Agency) to finalise a new Flying boat prototype, especially designed for the French Special Forces. With four European nations asking for more...

Speed@Seawork conference speaker Dr.Tom Gunston has joined CDG Coast Dynamics Group, Ltd, as Chief Scientist for the company’s KINETIX technical team. An industry-leading organization dedicated to marine safety and preventing injury and fatigue on the water, CDG designs and manufactures SHOXS shock mitigation seating and KINETIX vessel and seat monitoring systems....

Focussing on design, power plant, people and equipment, the Speed@Seawork lunchtime session will feature a panel of experts from the Fast Ops field. Military Systems Integrator Will Smith who runs Ambex Limited is the first of the experts to be announced....

Marine seating innovator SHOXS is due for a boost as Phil Gibson joins CDG (Coast Dynamics Group Ltd) business development team representing both the SHOXS and KINETIX brands. CDG is an industry-leading organization dedicated to marine safety and has over a decade of experience in designing shock mitigation solutions; preventing injury and fatigue on the...

Cox Powertrain took the 2019 Innovations Award in the Marine Power and Propulsion category for its innovative CXO300 diesel outboard engine. We spoke to Cox Powertrain’s Global Sales Director, Joel Reid about the company’s progress in the months following the Award....

Eighteen-year old Lauren Hounsome won the Young Person’s Development award at the 2019 European Commercial Marine Awards, sponsored by A-Plan Insurance....

The Award for Marine Equipment, Electronics & Materials is one of the most competitive of the European Commercial Marine Awards, sponsored by A-Plan Marine Insurance. In 2019 MMG Welding took the top honour....

Toby Budd, founder and Managing Director of UK company, WorkFloat was delighted to win the overall ‘Spirit of Innovation’ Award at the 2019 European Commercial Marine Awards (ECMAs), sponsored by A-Plan Marine Insurance....

Recognising the depth of excellence in commercial marine, the European Commercial Marine Awards (ECMAs) are to be presented at Seawork on 9 June 2020. They celebrate the outstanding individuals and innovative companies that comprise this important industry sector....

The company won the overall ‘Spirit of Innovation’ Award at the European Commercial Marine Awards (ECMAs), sponsored by A-Plan Marine Insurance....

An industry group is gaining ground in its work lobbying global governments and maritime authorities to facilitate the movement of offshore energy sector personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic....

The port of Rotterdam was able to celebrate a first recently: the aerial delivery by drone of a parts consignment to Allseas’ ‘Pioneering Spirit’, the biggest vessel in the world....

The UK's newest and largest unaccompanied freight ro-ro terminal has taken a step closer to opening with the successful completion of ship trials....

The European Commission’s guidance on the gradual relaxation of travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic and relaunching of transportation links before this summer’s travel and tourism season has been welcomed by a shipping association....

A UK marine organisation has appointed its first female president to drive its growth....

Dutch tugs and towage specialist Kotug International B.V. has completed the 100% acquisition of Marsol International Ltd., a leading offshore and marine terminal service centre....