20 Oct 2025

A new era for SeaRegs Training

Based at Turnchapel Wharf, SeaRegs has been sold to iPowerboat’s Ryan Tozer. Founded by Simon and Vicky Jinks in 2010, SeaRegs has grown into a market leader in maritime training and apprenticeships, achieving Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ status. The acquisition marks a new chapter for both businesses as Tozer plans to maintain the company’s standards and expand its training reach across the UK.

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15 May 2024

Searegs begin USV Operation courses

Marine training provider have begun offering USV Operation courses tailored for skippers and mates of manned small commercial vessels, as well as owners, operators, and harbour authorities

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28 Nov 2023

Fugro expand their USV development

Fugro has announced it has reached a binding agreement for the acquisition of the remaining shares in SEA-KIT International, a long-standing partner in the development of hi-tech uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) for low carbon emission maritime operations and research.

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02 May 2023

Fugro open ROV Training Centre of Excellence

Fugro's remotely operated vehicle (ROV) introductory training course at Turnchapel Wharf has received International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) approval, marking a significant milestone for the company and the offshore industry at large.

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20 Feb 2023

Fugro's USV receives MCA approval

The uncrewed surface vessel (USV) has received approval from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to operate the first USV with an electrical remotely operated vehicle (eROV) in UK waters.

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15 Jun 2021

Mayflower Autonomous Ship sets sail

Quietly and peacefully, the Mayflower Autonomous Ship slipped her lines at her homeport at Turnchapel Wharf for the final time this morning, and began her adventure sailing fully autonomously from Plymouth, UK, to Plymouth, Massachusetts.

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