IMO Video Statement: Tackling COVID-19 – a voyage together
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim stresses the vital need to maintain commerce by sea and protect seafarers’ welfare in face...
Commercial, Workboat and Defence
Wightlink and Red Funnel relax safety rules on some ferries to protect passengers and staff from virus
Passengers on some cross-Solent ferry services will have to stay in their vehicles during the voyage instead of using...
COVID-19: Government support for businesses
Business support helplines are in place. Business Support Helpline (England)Telephone: 0300 456 3565 Find Business Support ScotlandTelephone: 0300 303...
Coronavirus case suspected aboard cargo ship MV Corona
The cargo ship MV Corona is under quarantine in Cape Town harbour because of a coronavirus scare. The general...
Cleaning protocols for businesses
While the government has called for people to stay at home if they can, it’s not an option for...
Five ways companies can get UK government help to deal with coronavirus
Last week’s Budget offered help for Britain’s small and medium-sized enterprises — businesses with fewer than 250 employees —...
Cruise ship passengers stranded at sea
As countries across the world scramble to close their borders in response to the global Covid-19 pandemic, several cruise...
VICTA submersible from Subsea Craft undertaking summer trials
Subsea Craft Ltd, an advanced maritime technology business in Havant, Hampshire, is seeking second-stage investment for VICTA, its surface...
Scottish Maritime Museum shares 3D scans of historic vessels
The Scottish Maritime Museum has joined with 28 museums and cultural organisations across the world, including the famed Smithsonian...
New appointments to Sonihull board
Sharon Rowlands and Suresh Kavan have joined Sonihull (ultrasonic anti-fouling systems) board as strategic advisors. Sharon Rowlands is CEO...
Remote battery monitoring developed by Chargemetrix
Isle of Wight-based Chargemetrix has launched an automatic remote monitoring system for all 12-volt batteries. Ideal for boats, Chargemetrix...
