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Scottish Ports geared up for a renewables push

The COVID pandemic has caused havoc across virtually all business sectors, and Scotland’s ports have certainly had their share of challenges in recent months. However, as Stuart Cresswell, Port Manager at Ayr and Troon, and the new Chair of the …

Aug 31, 2020 / Curious

Edinburgh to host prestigious European Cruise event in 2020

Capital Cruising has won a bid to host the prestigious Cruise Europe Conference for the first time in Edinburgh next year. The annual three-day event, which will be held in venues across the Capital in March 2020 including a gala dinner in the Museum …

Sep 11, 2019 / Cruise

Damen Landing Utility Vessel 1608 unveiled for aquaculture industry

D-day for new fish farm landing craftOn 26th July, Damen Shipyards Group and Coastal Workboats Scotland unveiled a new vessel for the aquaculture industry in Oban, Scotland. The unveiling of the new Damen Landing Utility Vessel 1608 took place at the …

Aug 2, 2019 / Vessels

Peel Ports sets out future for Hunterston PARC

Peel Ports has revealed its plans for the major port and industrial centre at Hunterston, one of Scotland’s most important development sites comprising a 300 acre brownfield footprint, deepwater, and rail connections.It is calling on North Ayrshire …

May 21, 2019 / Curious