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Simon Eardley

Head of Policy and Partnerships at Mersey Marritime

Great to be back in the fantastic city of #Belfast today alongside Ruth Wood Mersey Maritime. Very much looking forward to the launch of Northern Ireland Maritime & Offshore this evening. Such important #maritime innovation is taking place in this vitally important part of the UK and the future looks to be very bright indeed with the collaboration that comes from a thriving cluster organisation drawing all the constituent parts of the sector together. Huge congratulations to the team that have delivered this milestone; so good to see their efforts come to fruition.

Seems to give a flavour of what is about to be announced.

True maritime collaboration in action! 🤝⚓️

Final preparations are underway for the launch of the Northern Ireland Maritime & Offshore Network, which will be a momentous occasion for the whole maritime industry across the UK.

The countdown is on! ⏳

105 tonnes, that's heavy

Https://www.investni.com/media-centre/news/northern-ireland-maritime-offshore-network-nimo-launched-propel-nis-maritime?trk=feed-detail_main-feed-card_reshare_feed-article-content

It’s fantastic to see the cluster get to this stage. Looking forward to the launch tonight and working together with partners across NI to grow our maritime and offshore industries.

There are huge opportunities for NI and we’re determined to work together to realise them, delivering sustainable growth for all.

Thanks for your support, Invest Northern Ireland, Maritime UK and Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom.

And we are off! ✈️

Today Chris Shirling-Rooke, CEO and Scarlett Black, Head of Programmes at Maritime UK are heading to Belfast for the launch of the Northern Ireland Maritime & Offshore Network.

Keep an eye out for some exciting updates..

To infinity and beyond 😀

Think in an 'alright space' 😀

CUSunak :)

Seem to be considering an alternative ferry set up

Https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/defence-spending-nato-sedwill-uk-b2524193.html

Thanks Stokey,

https://www.forces.net/uk/uk-and-norway-sign-agreement-boost-security-europe-and-beyond

Agreement in place to work together across a number of issues including security and defence.

Https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/norway-to-almost-double-defence-budget-by-2036/

Norway has announced it will expand its defence budget to a total of NOK1.6 trillion (US$153 billion) in what has been called a “historic boost” for the Norwegian armed forces.

The Norwegian government specifically reinforced its commitment to strengthening the navy, purchasing at least five new frigates with anti-submarine helicopters, five new submarines, up to 10 standardised vessels and 18 smaller vessels.

Https://www.gov.uk/government/news/5-billion-in-support-for-energy-bills-paid-this-winter

Https://www.energylivenews.com/2024/04/05/renewables-contract-opportunities-for-irish-supply-chains-to-be-unveiled/

Sorry, blocking me too. If you google it separately rather than use the link you can read it I think.

Https://www.afr.com/companies/manufacturing/it-s-hanwha-against-the-hawks-in-race-for-shipbuilder-austal-20240404-p5fhkn

Quite a lot of info in article

Https://www.parallelparliament.co.uk/question/19007/falkland-islands-ports

Https://www.forbes.com/sites/craighooper/2024/04/04/to-save-the-us-navy-rebuild-americas-underfunded-utility-ship-fleet/

Makes good points

Https://codlingwindpark.ie/supply-chain/

Supply Chain registration