United Kingdom Shipping News

In 2011 the Irish Coastguard placed a contract with Delta Power Group (builder of Delta RIBs) to supply 12 highly specified RIBs as part of a five year programme of replacements and updates in its extensive fleet of search and rescue craft.

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In a sector that sees many players struggling to maintain earnings, ISS lays out its new vision and explains deep changes in the way it is organised and does business

Birmingham based freight forwarding company, International Forwarding Limited, is pleased to announce the forthcoming opening of a new Customs Clearance office at Dover Port.

While the history of the 300-year search for the Northwest Passage linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans is well documented, travellers in search of a polar adventure may be less aware of the plethora of wildlife on a Canadian High Arctic voyage.

Despite being on the market for less than a year, the Panic Room is becoming a global hit. This month sees the innovative product on display with Spanish dealer, SIMEC, at SICUR 2012 in Madrid followed by April’s Counter Terror Expo in London.

Across Europe, people are collaborating in sharing geospatial information. Several significant standards have emerged from maritime organisations to help stakeholders meet the challenges and tap the opportunities of greater information sharing.

Joint venture with Al Bakri Group set to create leading maritime and cargo services business in the region

A brand new Vessel Protection Officer (VPO) Course is being launched at the end of February by international maritime and offshore industry risk consultants, Eos Risk Management.

The Ports of Normandy Authority (PNA), ports of Caen-Ouistreham and Cherbourg in Normandy (North-Western France), has released encouraging 2011 results, despite the challenging economic context and a deteriorated British market.

Visitors to Multimodal 2012 will discover the latest supply chain optimisation solutions at stand 232, where Barloworld Supply Chain Software consultants will offer advice and showcase the company’s latest software.

Press call 16 Feb 12 - new state of the art global anti-piracy centre in Portsmouth opens. Intelligence Analysts and Operations Officers available for interview on how the 24/7 operations room helps to fight global maritime piracy and terrorism.

Materials handling supplier, Barloworld Handling, has extended its range of solutions to ports, terminals and freight logistics operations throughout the UK, and is providing free advice to help companies reduce costs as volumes grow.

Sovex is a multi-million pound operation offering the best in material handling equipment for the most advanced manufacturing and distribution systems. Servicing the transportation, storage, manufacturing, wholesale and retail sectors.

Three weeks of intensive work late last year by engineers from Royston Limited has won praise from the operators of the Normand Installer after it was found to need an urgent engine overhaul before resuming work off West Africa.

The IMB has revealed that whilst the total number of incidents of piracy and armed robbery has dropped from 445 in 2010 to 439 in 2011, attacks against ships in east and West Africa are a rising trend. The Panic Room Company is feeling the effects.

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), the world’s leading maritime services provider, and Vessel Protection Solutions (VPS) today announced the launch of a new anti-piracy partnership.

Hyster Europe has announced the launch of a compact 24V rear wheel drive forklift truck series that delivers a number of class-leading benefits including superior energy performance and a low cost of operation.

To help businesses improve shareholder value, Barloworld Supply Chain Software is holding a webinar to demonstrate the benefits of multi-echelon inventory optimisation.

The business community of Nova Scotia, Canada, is bracing itself for an influx of people thanks to a $35-bn CAD shipbuilding programme. International removals co. Anglo Pacific is gearing up to relocate those set to move from the UK and fill roles.

Titanic Centennial: Commemorative Special Edition, produced by Arvel Bird, is an hour long musical voyage dedicated to the enduring spirit of the passengers and crew of the RMS Titanic.

2012 is an important year for Winston’s Wish as it signals 20 yrs since this service for bereaved children was set up. Anglo Pacific, the UK's largest independent international removals company, is doing its bit in making the anniversary success.

For the third year running, AEB (International) Ltd is gold sponsor of The Fresh Connection, an innovative, international online supply chain management competition designed to test best industry practice and provide logistics strategy training.

A conference hosted by AEB (International) Ltd will outline how supply chain executives can reduce costs without cutting down on quality, all while remaining compliant with customs and global trade regulations.

The Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) has placed a significant order with Miko Marine AS of Oslo, for the supply of Salvage and Tanker kits of its unique magnetic patches.

AVEVA today announced its inaugural AVEVA World Norway User Meeting has opened in Oslo at the Thon Hotel Bristol.

Diesel engineering specialist Royston Limited is offering its expertise to any organisation that needs to test engines up to 2000 bhp.

Blackberry Bold 9900 supports BlackBerry operating system 7.0 version with BlackBerry user-interface.

AVEVA today announced ÅF AB, one of Sweden’s leading contractor and industry groups, will use AVEVA Plant as its principal design portfolio. ÅF AB has realised major cost and time savings using AVEVA PDMS for 3D design since it was first deployed

Images of a Cornish fishing fleet long since consigned to history will attract fresh interest at The Penzance Auction House next Thursday (19 Jan 2012), when a collection of paintings by a Mousehole “jobbing artist” are offered for sale.

For the third consecutive year, AEB (International) Ltd has been selected as one of the suppliers to participate in The Supply Chain Forum, which will take place on 6th March 2012 at Whittlebury Hall near Silverstone, Northamptonshire.

At this year’s Logistics Link South, AEB (International) Ltd will showcase its comprehensive logistics and global trade software solutions suite ASSIST4, which helps companies to optimise their logistics processes.

Austal Ships, a world leader in the design and construction of aluminium vessels, has selected Survitec Zodiac escape slides for the Perle Express and the Liberty vessels.

AVEVA has announced the release of AVEVA Surface Manager 12.1, another new product in its AVEVA Marine portfolio. AVEVA Surface Manager allows the transfer of surfaces to and from external systems, by the use of neutral standards offering greater fle

SMi's first annual Defence Exports Asia conference is now less than 1 month away.

IFL have formed a new alliance with a French multi-modal company.

Global supply chain planning company, Barloworld Supply Chain Software (Barloworld SCS), will be taking a number of sessions at Cranfield School of Management to support its logistics and supply chain courses.

A CAS survey completed in November of 900 consumers found that people living in the rural and remote areas of Scotland were being ripped off over delivery charges when buying goods online.

The Republic of Ireland do not use postcodes in their address, they are the only country in the EU, or among OECD countries, that does not have a nationwide postcode system.

Some of the next generation of marine engineers has gained a commercial insight into advanced diesel technology following a programme of visits to Royston Limited at Walker Riverside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK

AVEVA has announced the release of a brand new product, AVEVA Space Management 12.1, which is part of the AVEVA Marine portfolio.

BulidersBuddy.co.uk, one of UK’s leading website, offers a wide range of building contractors tools and traffic management products that serve various essential purposes.

AVEVA has announced the release of AVEVA Design Reuse 12.1, a brand new product within the AVEVA Marine portfolio.

Joining a global movement of literally hundreds of thousands of gents worldwide, the men folk of Anglo Pacific International plc spent the month of November sprouting some fine moustachery. Their facial feats raised over £1,000 for cancer charities.

PD Ports shows ongoing commitment to investing in young people with the introduction of a new Dock Operations apprenticeship scheme at Teesport. 2011 marks the 10th anniversary since PD Ports first introduced apprenticeship schemes.

John Edwards “Jack” Purcell was a world champion badminton player from Canada and a winner of the Canadian National Badminton Championship.

The Bailey Hat Company was founded in 1922 by George Bailey (no relation to the hit movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”) to supply Hollywood's leading male stars with hats that were not only stylish, but superbly crafted.

First ClassNK certification aquired ensures seafarers have access to secure recruitment and placement system

Shunwa supplying thermal coal to Power company for first time since tragic Earthquake

New software from Barloworld SCS is helping Camelot to identify when and how to implement change in their customers’ supply chains. The CAST Aurora supply chain modelling software could also help identify supply chain savings of up to 15%.