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MAIB (the Marine Accident Investigation Branch) has issued its report on the collision between the fishing vessel Kirkella and harbour tug Shovette (June 2022). During the incident, the tug partially sank. About 7,000 litres of marine diesel oil were released. Kirkella was not significantly damaged and there were no injuries. According to UK Fisheries, Kirkella […]
The 2024 European Commercial Marine Awards (ECMAs) winners were announced during a ceremony at the Waterfront Restaurant on site on the first day of Seawork. That’s said to be Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition. Seawork 2024 kicked off on Tuesday (11 June) and concluded yesterday (13 June), In Southampton. The annual ECMAs celebrate […]
Wreck hunters have located the ship on which polar explorer Ernest Shackleton made his final voyage. The vessel, named Quest, was rediscovered on the seafloor off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Sir Shackleton was an Anglo-Irish explorer who made three expeditions to Antarctica, most famously in 1914 on the Endurance. Shackleton died on Quest (pictured […]
The doors open for visitors to the 25th edition of Seawork today. This is billed as Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition, is free to attend, and takes place in Southampton, UK. HRH The Princess Royal is set to open the exhibition. It’s free to attend but visitors must register in advance. Organisers say […]
Inland & Coastal Marina Systems is supporting the UK Harbour Masters Association’s (UKHMA) 31st Annual General Meeting and Members Luncheon, which will take place on Wednesday 12th June 2024 at Seawork, Southampton. As part of its patronage, the water access specialist will provide refreshments before the start of the UKHMA’s AGM. “The UKHMA is delighted […]
Union Maritime says it is leading the global shipping industry into a new era of wind propulsion. The environmental benefits of using wind propulsion are hardly a secret, and BAR Technologies has been shouting about the economic benefits of its WindWings since December last year when John Cooper, BAR’s CEO, told MIN he was “absolutely […]
Marking the latest addition to its fleet, Cheetah Marine has launched its new Walk-Around Cabin, which combines the practicality of a workboat with all the option of a high-end finish, to widen the market of the vessel. The company says this model is perfect for patrol craft, crew transfer vessels, corporate events and small ferries. Fluid Water […]
The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) has launched IMarEST Connect, a new online portal exclusively for members that allows them to engage and connect with other members from around the world. The institute says IMarEST Connect will bring members closer to their marine network, both at home and around the world, providing […]
WWII submarine USS Harder, and its entombed crew of 80 servicemen, has been found in the South China Sea at a depth of 1140 metres (3750 feet). Tiburon Subsea CEO Tim Taylor announced the discovery. It’s the ninth WWII submarine he’s found, which now brings closure to families of 452 servicemen lost in battle. Taylor […]
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its accident investigation report into the grounding of a passenger ferry off the Orkney Islands in 2022. The roll-on/roll-off passenger ferry Alfred caused chaos when it ran aground off the east coast of Swona Island in the Scottish archipelago on 5 July 2022. Pentland Ferries’ MV Alfred […]
Edge, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Fincantieri, one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the world, have signed an agreement formalising the launch of Maestral an Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilding joint venture (JV) between both companies. The JV, which was first announced in February of this year, will capitalise on […]