Polaris has been appointed to provide PR support to the world’s biggest hovercraft maker Southampton-based Griffon Hoverwork ahead of the launch of its latest model at the Expo Naval trade fair in Chile. Maritime and engineering sector specialist PR firm…
Birkenhead based shipyard Cammell Laird says it is delighted to have been shortlisted, as part of a syndicate of British firms, to compete to build three Fleet Solid Support ships for the UK Ministry of Defence worth an estimated £1billion. Defence…
Manchester-based bike brand Insync is looking to engage more Independent Bike Dealers with its new preferred partner programme. The Insync brand is owned by India’s Hero Cycles, the world’s biggest bicycle maker (see notes to editors). The Insync range of…
South West UK based maritime engineering company Intermarine UK has named former A&P Falmouth procurement manager Mark Bowden as its new production manager. Mr Bowden will be in charge of day-to-day operations at the company’s newly opened 2,400sqm fabrication and…
The world’s leading hovercraft builder Southampton, UK-based Griffon Hoverwork will stage the official global launch of its new 995ED model, at Latin America’s premier naval and maritime exhibition Exponaval in Valparaiso, Chile running from December 4-7. The Griffon delegation led…
Capt Shiv Halbe Chairman of India Maritime Association of Shipowners, Shipmanagers and Agents (MASSA) talks to Marine Professional magazine1) Are you actually experiencing a skills gap – if so, what are you doing to address this? Yes,…
Maritime specialist PR firm Polaris Media is expanding with three new client wins. The company, run by trained journalist brothers Sam and Ben Pinnington, new clients include Runcorn ship engine specialist James Troop, one of Merseyside, and the maritime sector’s, most…
Oman Shipping Company (OSC) has performed the naming ceremony for two new product and chemical tankers – the Muscat Silver and Rustaq Silver. The ceremony took place at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan, South Korea. OSC will now…
Defence minister Philip Dunne has visited Liverpool City Region (UK) based ship engine specialist James Troop & Co today (November 5) to review progress of a £2million deal to replace the generator sets on seven Royal Navy Mine Hunters. …
Maritime specialist PR firm Polaris Media has been appointed by the Maritime Foundation to promote the Maritime Media Awards (MMAs) in London. Polaris has been charged with helping raise the national and international profile of the MMAs which this year celebrates its…
