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Https://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/our-business/marine/round-5

Here we go 🙄

Https://www.current-news.co.uk/curtailed-wind-generation-could-decarbonise-entire-uk-steel-manufacturing-via-green-hydrogen/

Nice circular economy H&W could be involved in.

Https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-67984841.amp

Jersey and Guernsey's governments are working together to secure long-term operating agreements for ferry links.

Both confirmed they had begun the first stage of the process for freight and passenger services.

Since December, both island ports have been carrying out berthing trials for new vessels.

The governments said there was a "contestable market for the provision of sea connectivity" and the first stage would be market testing.

They said the testing came during the "winding down period" of the current agreement with Condor Ferries, which was set to end in March 2025.

Https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-government-funding-to-boost-jobs-and-hydrogen-transport-in-the-north-east

Https://www.powerengineeringint.com/finance-investment/this-new-developer-wants-to-turn-ports-into-energy-gateways/

Https://amore.ng/worldwide/01/wind-jackets-market-growth-drivers-navantia-lamprell-harland-wolff/

Thanks Kaeren, great for Belfast. Do it well and more will follow.

"John, congratulations! We are very excited to come to your Shipyard and execute a successful renovation project. I am looking forward to meet you next week, during our upcoming visit to the vessel/yard. Your team has been fantastic so far. "

Message from Francisco Porris to John Wood

Https://www.renews.biz/90628/scots-irish-hydrogen-groups-sign-mou/

Https://www.euronav.com/investors/legal-information/sgm/2024/

Presentation pack is worth a look. Hydrogen focus is interesting.

Https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a-focus-on-skills-for-uk-shipbuilding

Https://www.hydrogeninsight.com/transport/new-world-leader-in-green-shipping-maritime-giant-plans-to-add-60-hydrogen-vessels-and-60-ammonia-ships/2-1-1584017

The merged firm plans to add 20 ammonia-powered bulk carriers, 20 container ships, ten tankers and ten chemical carriers.

It also aims to add 20 hydrogen-powered crew transfer vessels, 20 tugs, ten service operation vessels for offshore wind farms, and ten mini-bulkers.

The combined fleet of 99 ammonia vessels and 83 hydrogen ships are set to make it the world’s largest zero-carbon shipping operator — even though it still plans to transport crude oil.

Total investment in low-carbon assets and green fuel could be $3bn-5bn over five years.

All the new vessels will be dual fuel, meaning that they can also be powered by diesel.

Https://www.geostrategy.org.uk/research/why-britain-needs-a-larger-navy/

Https://policyexchange.org.uk/publication/turning-wasted-wind-into-clean-hydrogen/

See P29 re salt cavern hydrogen storage benefits

Thanks Si_D, interesting to see these changes 👍

Https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/politics/council/approval-for-islandmagee-battery-energy-storage-compound-to-support-national-grid-4478842

Thanks Bubble 👍

Https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/defending-britain-from-a-more-dangerous-world

Today, for the very first time this government is spending more than £50bn a year on Defence in cash terms, more than ever before.

And we have made the critical decision to set out our aspiration to reach 2.5% of GDP spent on defence.

And as we stabilise and grow the economy, we will continue to strive to reach it as soon as possible.

But now is the time for all allied and democratic nations across the world to do the same.

And ensure their defence spending is growing.

Because, as discussed, the era of the peace dividend is over.

In five years’ time we could be looking at multiple theatres involving Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.

Ask yourselves – looking at today’s conflicts across the world - is it more likely that the number grows, or reduces?

I suspect we all know the answer – it’s likely to grow. So, 2024 must mark an inflexion point.

Fingers crossed, good news 👍