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MCA reiterates new rules regarding marine equipment being UK approved. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has announced that there are no plans to alter a requirement for marine equipment […]
MCA works to improve support for Marine Equipment approval ahead of January deadline. Manufacturers looking to make sure they get UK approval for the marine equipment they produce are being […]
Successful recovery of lost marine science equipment off Scotland. In Spring 2023, the search and rescue skills of the Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government on board the Marine Protection […]
Argyll marine firm scales up with new high tech survey vessel. An Argyll based marine science firm is commissioning a new high tech survey vessel as part of its further […]
Green Marine Europe, the environmental programme gains impact. Green Marine Europe (GME), an environmental certification programme dedicated to the maritime industry, unveiled its 5th annual performance report, following a half-day […]
Marine Institute to showcase research by Cullen Scholarship Students. Over the coming months, the Marine Institute will showcase the 20 postgraduate research students currently completing projects as part of the […]
Consultation on offshore marine conservation measures. Fisheries management measures proposed in existing Marine Protected Areas to further protect and restore ecosystems. Fisheries management measures could be introduced for 20 sites in […]
Solent Engineering joins forces with Blaker to strengthen marine industry support. Solent Engineering (SE) has officially joined Blaker, a distinguished engineering company located near Billingshurst, West Sussex. This strategic collaboration […]
Hybrid vessel order boost for Scottish shipbuilding and salmon in marine firms deal. A leading Scottish aquaculture support company has awarded a multi-million pound contract for a new hybrid workboat to […]
Safety support for fishers after deaths from dredge gear lifting equipment. Surveyors from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will be supporting fishing crews to stay safe at work after […]
Marine Fund Scotland: North East marine projects net £5m. The Scottish Government recently opened its fourth year of the £14m Marine Fund Scotland for 2024-25. Applications are welcome until Thursday […]
Adult fish struggle to bounce back in Marine Protected Areas. Age matters when determining how to protect life in the ocean; every population needs a strong cohort of adults to […]
Marine Fund Scotland launches 2024/25 Fund – Delivering Scotland’s Blue Economy Vision Applications were opened for the fourth year of the Marine Fund Scotland today. Addressing the Fisheries Management Scotland […]
Seawater Life Support: Ambitious project to advance marine conservation and research with new water intake line. An innovative underwater intake line will not only support the flourishing marine life in Plymouth […]
Naust Marine secures deck machinery package for new Norwegian trawler. Danish shipyard, Vestværftet ApS has contracted Naust Marine to supply the Complete Deck Machinery solution for the new vessel Eilifson owned […]
Marine Institute to lead €14.5m Europe-wide project to facilitate marine and fresh water research. The Marine Institute is set to lead a major €14.5m Europe-wide project to offer free access to […]
MEPs criticise unrealistic Commission plan on marine ecosystems. Commission action plan lacks balance between the protection of biodiversity and the fishing industry MEPs question the “too simplistic approach” from the […]
Marine Institute launches Climate Action Roadmap. The Marine Institute has held an Energy Awareness Day, to mark the launch of the organisation’s Climate Action Roadmap. Their five-year strategy, ‘Ocean Knowledge […]
Invasive marine species found in Isle of Man. An invasive non-native (INNS) worm species has been discovered on two boats in Ramsey after they were removed from the water for […]
Marine Institute welcomes TREC (Traversing European Coastlines) Expedition to Galway. Next week, the Marine Institute will host a first of its kind European science expedition when it makes a stop […]
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