In response to the global shipping industry’s continuing focus on fuel efficiency, leading worldwide coatings manufacturer Hempel is launching its new Systems for Hull and Propeller Efficiency (SHAPE). Based on the ISO 19030 framework, SHAPE combines elements of hull and propeller efficiency optimisation, delivering expert advice and solutions to every ship operator. The transparent and thorough process of SHAPE is designed to maximise the quality of performance analysis and

During their 20th anniversary year, Active Research, creators of the Actisense marine electronics brand, have reported exceptional growth figures. Based in Poole, the global and market-leading provider grew by over 25% in 2017. Serving both the leisure and commercial marine markets they continue to break into new territories and develop their business overseas. Taking the Actisense brand across the world’s oceans, in 2017 they expanded their extensive international network to

Royston Diesel Power has doubled the size of its UK engineering facilities to support continuing global growth in its marine engine service business and new technology development. As part of a £0.5 million investment programme the company has opened an additional 15,000 sq. ft. (2,800 sq. m.) of engineering workshop premises alongside its existing headquarters on the banks of the River Tyne. As well as increasing the company’s engine repair and maintenance capability, the ne

Demon International are one of the leading manufacturers of high pressure cleaning products. One of only a few UK companies manufacturing in the UK, they have been in business for over 50 years. There range includes petrol and diesel machines as well as the latest development in LPG along with their bespoke Saltwater solutions. Demon have been working with marinas, boatyards, dockyards for decades and created a solution to offer a robust cleaning system that can use saltwater

MARINE AGGREGATE DREDGER TO FUTURISE FLEET On 19th December in Southampton, Laurence Dagley, Director CEMEX UK Marine Limited signed a contract with Frank de Lange, Regional Sales Director of the Damen Shipyards Group for the delivery of the first Damen Marine Aggregate Dredger (MAD). The vessel, which will be built at Damen Shipyards Galati, in Romania, is designed to extract sand and gravel from the sea bed up to depths of 55 metres, including in the challenging conditions

All sectors are invited to participate in this unique event that focuses on viable energy solutions for sub IMO / sub 24 metre vessels. As most new power and propulsion technology is proving to be scalable this knowledge is becoming increasingly relevant to vessels of all sizes. The NEXT GENERATION Marine Power & Propulsion Conference is being held at the Grand Harbour, Southampton on 18 and 19 April 2018. Conference Organiser, John Haynes, said, “It is clear that emerging te

Lighting specialist Glamox is celebrating the 150-year anniversary of its Aqua Signal brand in 2018. Navigation lights have always been an important product. Today, the Aqua Signal brand is synonymous with high quality marine lighting for all types of vessels. What started out as a business dealing in construction and combustible materials is today a well-known brand for marine lighting and a successful company within the Glamox group. The company started up in Bremen where i

BIMCO has taken a big step forward and launched an innovative new solution for editing contracts. The solution is called SmartCon, and it makes contractual work easier and more secure. The product was launched at an event in Singapore in January. “SmartCon is a brand-new approach to contract editing, we believe that it will significantly ease the work life of our current users and will attract new users to BIMCO’s contract universe,” says Grant Hunter (pictured right), Head o