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Mar “Yesterday, on the 20th of March, two members of the Orcades team were invited by Aquatera to take part in a trip to the Falls of Warness to visit the site of Orbital 02. On the way to the site, Aquatera spoke about and provided insights into the array of ongoing projects for renewable energy […]
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Mar “Recognizing Ramadan at Orcades Marine demonstrates a commitment to diversity and respect for cultural differences. We believe this can be achieved through various means, such as offering flexible work hours to accommodate fasting schedules and arranging informational sessions to help other cultures understand the significance of Ramadan. By recognizing Ramadan, companies help strengthen employees’ morale […]
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Mar Orcades Marine Management Consultants Ltd is leading an effort to reduce emissions from cruise ships at Bay of Kirkwall through the development of a Cold-Ironing Buoy technology, which can be replicated in anchorages elsewhere in the world. In collaboration with the Orkney Islands Council (OIC) Harbour Authority, GAC UK, Schneider Electric and Aquatera, the team […]
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Mar “OTC Asia 2024 concluded successfully last Friday, and Orcades Marine is pleased to have been a part of the event. It proved to be an interesting and fruitful few days with many good ideas and suggestions being discussed. You can find photos from the event at https://2024.otcasia.org/photo-gallery.”
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Feb A milestone has been reached this month with Orcades Marine reaching 200 lifejackets inspected and serviced at our premises in Kirkwall. This achievement underscores our commitment to safety and reliability. Our service record has covered and continues to include Challenger, Ocean Safety, Sea Safe, Spinlock, Typhoon, Remploy and Mullion. We also have in stock available […]
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Feb Exciting news this week at Orcades Marine as our latest team member Shuaib Sayed has completed the DSA Ocean’s training in both ProteusDS Fundamentals and seakeeping and manoeuvring. With the completion of both comprehensive courses, he has gained further invaluable knowledge in marine dynamics analysis. He wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to his incredible […]
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Feb OTC Asia is a widely successful platform known for discussing the future of off shore technology. With a spotlight on decarbonisation, there will be discussions on the crucial topic of ocean renewables and their role in helping to chart a course towards a net zero future. Orcades Marine is honoured and excited to be part […]
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Feb This week at Orcades Marine sees the team starting the designated person and PMSC auditing roll for Wick Harbour Authority with a visit to the port from one of our senior management team. This will see our teams,( hands on) industry experience at both executive and operational levels gained over many years help provide the […]
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Feb We have in stock and available for sale at Orcades Marine, Mullion Hi -Rise 275 and Compact 150 Supreme PFD life jackets. Both are a top tier safety solution for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Engineered with SOLAS compliance this life jacket guarantees unparalleled safety standards ensuring peace of mind in any marine environment. For more […]
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Feb Today saw the last of the Orcades Marine team both new and current complete the ballast water training under the guidance of Orkney Harbours, Marine Environmental Scientist Dr Jenni Kakkonen
