

KONGSBERG COORDINATES EU-FUNDED PROJECT TO ENABLE AUTONOMOUS NAVIGATION IN CLOSE PROXIMITY
Hull to Hull (H2H), an EU-funded research project established to develop technical solutions for safer navigation in close proximity of other stationary or moving vessels and objects, is in its Concept Definition phase and will move on to the Technology Adaption and Integrations Work Package (WP03) this summer. H2H was established in November 2017 to develop solutions using the European Global Navigation Satellite System (EGNSS), EGNOS and Galileo, that can enhance safety in


ALMARIN PRESENTS AT IALA CONFERENCE 2018
The International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) held its prestigious quadrennial IALA Conference in Incheon (Korea) last month. Almarin, an IALA industrial member, exhibited and presented its latest development in marine aids to navigation for the marking of rivers. This innovative buoy, which works as a fixed and floating mark, is designed for rivers or channels with a large amplitude of water level variation whilst maintaining a high precision when water leve


CORY BROTHERS APPOINTED GENERAL AGENT FOR BOCS
Cory Brothers is delighted to announce it has been appointed as General Agents in England and Wales for Bremen Overseas Chartering and Shipping GmbH (BOCS) and is now able to offer a monthly service to West African Ports. The new partnership enables leading UK Liner Agent, Cory Brothers to: Carry out conventional ocean transports between Northern Europe and the West African coast Provide multi-purpose combi vessels ranging in deadweight from 13,000 dwt to 28,000 dwt. Offer li


TIDETECH UNVEILS DATA-DRIVEN VISION FOR NEXT GENERATION VOYAGE OPTIMISATION
Tidetech Commercial Marine Pty Ltd, a leading provider of metocean data to the maritime industry, is enhancing the scope of its services in response to growing demand for tide, current and other marine weather data. Tidetech generates and curates a wide range of wind, weather, tidal, wave, current, ice and sea temperature data for delivery to shipowners and third party software vendors. Its latest service enhancement sees Tidetech deploy a relational ‘Data Cube’ which enables


PPG AND DNV GL COLLABORATE TO TAKE HULL PERFORMANCE BEYOND ISO 19030
PPG, a global leader in protective and marine coatings, and the global quality assurance and risk management company DNV GL, have signed a collaboration agreement focused on operational data analysis using DNV GL’s next-generation hull analysis methodologies. To tackle the challenge of poor hull and propeller performance, PPG and DNV GL will work together to collect data and apply DNV GL’s methodologies to contribute to PPG’s further development of innovative coating solution


NEW APPOINTMENT AT DALES MARINE
Scottish ship repair company Dales Marine Services, have appointed Ash Sinha as Commercial & Business Development Manager. Ash has an established career working across all areas of the marine sector. Ash joins Dales Group from A&P Group, where he held the position of Business Development Director. Michael Milne, Managing Director, Dales Marine Services said: “Ash’s experience in the marine sector has given him an understanding of our existing customers and our wish to become


£1.5 MILLION INVESTMENT MADE INTO MONTROSE PORT
Montrose Port Authority, a leading support and service hub for the energy industry, has received a £1.5million Ports Mode Shift Grant from the Scottish Government. Following on from a period of significant investment for Montrose Port Authority, the funding feeds into the Port’s strategic growth plans which will allow larger cargo vessels to dock in Montrose. The Grant will support the development of two new North quaysides – berths seven west and eight. This will increase th


SUB MARINE SERVICES LTD ACHIEVES ISO9001 ACCREDITATION
Sub Marine Services Ltd (SMS) is proud to have gained an ISO 9001 2015 Quality Assurance Approval from the British Assessment Bureau. SMS has been delivering an exceptional professional service to the marine sector for over 35 years. SMS is an independent commercial marine company which was established in 1980. Their operational base is located within the Falmouth Docks complex of A&P Group Ltd in Cornwall, UK, situated at the entrance to the English Channel, where we have ex