Tag: southampton

Scientists from the University of Southampton have received funding from Innovate UK to investigate the potential of the technology of wind powered ships as part of efforts to decarbonize the UK’s maritime sector.

The UK Maritime Pilots Association praised the actions of three ship pilots who managed to prevent the grounding of one of the world’s largest containerships in the Solent after a loss of engine power.

Associated British Ports (ABP)’s Port of Southampton announced the commissioning and use of its shore power facility for cruise ships.

A fire broke out aboard one of the ships in Southampton docks on January 28, while it was loading scrap at Berth 109.

Verizon announced a European private 5G market with a deployment of private 5G network, at the Port of Southampton, after a deal with the Associated British Ports (ABP).

Associated British Ports (ABP) reiterated its ambition to install UK's first shore power technology for cruise ships at the Port of Southampton within 2020, although it has not yet resolved issues over funding and a potential drain on the National Grid.

The new high efficiency RoRo vessel from Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s HERO class, has made its maiden call at the Port of Southampton. The HERO class (High Efficiency RoRo) has two new-build ships in its fleet and the latest, MV Traviata, has called at the Port of Southampton for the first time.

The Port of Southampton has welcomed guests from Saga Cruises’ newest cruise ship on her maiden voyage around the UK. Namely, passengers on the 'Spirit of Discovery', were welcomed to the city on 22 July. The maiden voyage is touring the UK. 

The UK’s Port of Southampton and Florida’s PortMiami signed a sister port agreement to enable them to collaborate and share best practices to strengthen the cruise market in both cities. The partnership provides responsibilities for cruise industry best practice in their respective areas.

According to local media, in the climate of Brexit discussions that debated between MPs, the Secretary of State for International Trade, Dr Liam Fox, is of the opinion that the port of Southampton could gain many advantages from new trade agreements. According to Dr Fox, after the Brexit, on the 29th of March, UK will immediately begin negotiations with the US, New Zealand, Australia and discussions with countries in the Pacific Rim.