The UK government has announced a major investment of over £55.7 million (USD $70.5 million) to transform the Port of Cromarty Firth in Scotland into the country’s first facility capable of…
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MAIB Report: Capsize and foundering of the fishing vessel Njord resulting in one fatality
Report on the investigation of the capsize and foundering of the fishing vessel Njord resulting in one fatality, 150 nautical miles north-east of Peterhead, 6 March 2022.
Summary:
On 6 March 2022, the 26.56m UK registered stern trawler Njord capsized 150 nautical miles north-east of Peterhead, Scotland while processing a large haul of fish. All eight crew members entered the water. One crew member lost his life before he could be rescued.
The key safety issues identified were:
- The investigation...
MV Glen Sannox: A Long-Awaited Ferry Finally Approved for Passenger Service
The long-awaited MV Glen Sannox, under construction at Scotland’s Ferguson Marine shipyard, has officially received regulatory approval to carry passengers. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and Lloyd’s Register have issued…
https://gcaptain.com/mv-glen-sannox-a-long-awaited-ferry-finally-approved-for-passenger-service/
Scotland: Update Northern Isles Freight Vessels
CMAL published an update of the project aiming to replace the two existing freight vessels with an improved design, adding freight capacity, reducing passage time, and potentially adding some flexible passenger-carrying capacity. CMAL say they are currently at the concept design stage and moving...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/scotland-update-northern-isles-freight-vessels/
U.S., Ukrainian Navies Practice Mine Countermeasures Off Scotland For Sea Breeze 2024
The Russo-Ukrainian War continues to slog toward its third year, with Russia pushing into territories in the eastern part of the...
Fishing Vessel News Roundup | June 25 – Norwegian and Dutch trawlers, fish farm support workboats and more
Deliveries include a feed barge for the Faroe Islands and a bleeding and service boat for a Norwegian fish harvester. A Norwegian operator christens the newest addition to its trawl fleet as sea trials kick off for a coastal seining vessel and a landing craft workboat to be deployed in Scotland....
Bakkafrost Scotland’s newest landing craft commences sea trials
A new fish farm workboat ordered by Bakkafrost Scotland recently began undergoing sea trials. Built by Macduff Shipyards to a design by Macduff Ship Design, Rìgh Na Mara is a sister vessel of Turas a ‘Bhradain, which was delivered to the same owner in 2023. The bespoke landing craft will support...
Fishing Vessel News Roundup | June 13 – UK hybrid aquaculture workboat, seiner delivery to Oman and more
Sea trials completed for Inverlussa Marine Services’ newest workboat Netherlands-based Nauplius Workboats has completed conducting sea trials of a new shallow-draught, fish farm support workboat ordered by UK aquaculture support company Inverlussa Marine Services. Arthur Douglas is a near-identical sister of Geraldine Mary, which was delivered to Inverlussa in 2022. Irish fishing family to welcome […]
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Caledonian Maritime Assets’ newest hybrid ferry floated out
A new Ro-Pax ferry slated for Scottish government-owned transportation company Caledonian Maritime Assets (CMAL) was recently launched into the water for the first time on Saturday, June 8. Loch Indaal is the second in a planned series of two Ro-Pax ferries ordered by CMAL for operation by...
Scottish Sea Farms joins kelp farming project
Scottish Sea Farms has joined a seaweed growing venture in a scheme that combines salmon and kelp farming on Loch Spelve in the Sound of Mull. The aim of the year-long pilot is to enrich and replenish the marine environment while minimising any impact from farming activities. The farm, which had...
https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/scottish-sea-farms-joins-kelp-farming-project/