Kishorn Port Ltd was represented in London as part of a West Highlands business delegation that met UK Government representatives, MPs and other stakeholders. Managing director Alasdair Ferguson used the meetings to press the case for offshore wind, including floating wind, to be included in the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan.
Cantiere delle Marche has appointed Filippo D. Buonpensiere as sales manager. The yard said he has spent the past six years at the company and recently completed a degree at IUM Monaco while combining study with an internship in Monaco and six months at a London-based institution.
Concordia Damen said the final two container barges in a six-vessel series, Wye and Curlew, were launched at Scheepswerf Maasbracht on 6 May. The pair has arrived in Werkendam and is due to undergo sea trials later this month before crossing the North Sea to London for Cory Group operations on the River Thames.
Cantiere delle Marche has launched the 35-metre explorer yacht Deep Blue 115 Octopus. The yacht is powered by twin Caterpillar C18 engines, has a beam of 7.55 metres and is designed for up to 10 guests plus two across five suites.