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Superyacht Fires: The Importance of Proactive Risk Mitigation

21/09/2022

Superyacht Fires: The Importance of Proactive Risk Mitigation

Cast your eyes across the news and it’s hard not to spot stories of superyachts bursting into flames, resulting in considerable damage both to the vessel itself and the surrounding...
Wing Sail Technology Receives £5m Funding Boost

25/08/2022

Wing Sail Technology Receives £5m Funding Boost

A new form of fully-automated sail technology that promises to reduce the emissions associated with shipping has received a £5m funding boost as part of a three-year Scottish...
New 44m Superyacht Destroyed by Fire

09/08/2022

New 44m Superyacht Destroyed by Fire

A brand new ISA designed and built superyacht, the Aria SF, has been destroyed by fire whilst cruising off the coast of Formentera in Spain. The fire comes only a month after the...
What Are Materials Science and Materials Testing and Why Are They Important?

28/07/2022

What Are Materials Science and Materials Testing and Why Are They Important?

Materials science is an interdisciplinary field of study that covers the design and discovery of new materials.
What Is Metallurgy and How Is It Used in the Maritime Industry ?

26/07/2022

What Is Metallurgy and How Is It Used in the Maritime Industry ?

The study of metallurgy plays an integral role in many industries across the globe. But what exactly is it ?  What is it used for ?  And, how is it used in the maritime industry ? ...
New Water-Based Battery Promises Lithium-Like Performance at Half the Cost

19/07/2022

New Water-Based Battery Promises Lithium-Like Performance at Half the Cost

A Boston-based startup has unveiled a remarkable water-based, rechargeable battery that could match the performance of lithium-ion batteries at a fraction of the cost.
Brookes Bell appoints Karley Smith as Master Mariner

14/07/2022

Brookes Bell appoints Karley Smith as Master Mariner

Brookes Bell, the leading multi-disciplinary technical and scientific consultancy, has appointed its first female Master Mariner as a marine consultant.
Adrian Scales becomes a Younger Brethren of Trinity House

14/07/2022

Adrian Scales becomes a Younger Brethren of Trinity House

Brookes Bell's Director of Nautical, Adrian Scales has been admitted as a Younger Brethren of Trinity House London.
Graeme Bowles discusses salvage and re-float with London Shipping Law Centre

14/07/2022

Graeme Bowles discusses salvage and re-float with London Shipping Law Centre

Graeme Bowles uses Zelek Star case study to illustrate the challenges behind a salvage and re-float operation.
Port and terminal risks: quay container cranes

14/07/2022

Port and terminal risks: quay container cranes

Ray Luukas, Chief Technical Officer and Marine Engineer, has spoken at an event organised by the TT Club.

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