A Month We Will Never ForgetDear Members and Friends,September was, quite simply, a month that Annette and I would rather not have lived through.I apologise for the absence of our usual monthly newsletter. There are times in life when business, projects and even our normal routines have to b...

248th MONTHLY EDITION — OCTOBER 2026WE’RE BACK — AND THERE IS A LOT TO UPDATE YOU ON! Dear Members and Friends,After what was an incredibly difficult September for Annette and me, October has been about picking ourselves up, getting back to work and continuing the journey we start...

UPDATE | VOYAGER I — PUBLIC TENDER NOW CLOSEDA major milestone has been reached.After months of preparation, the VOYAGER I Public Tender has now officially closed.We would like to sincerely thank every shipyard and organisation that participated and invested their time, expertise...

THANK YOU!!!!The response to my recent post, “VOYAGER I – Project Update | Shipyard Technical Engagement,” has been genuinely humbling.

Over 15,000 messages of support, engagement, and encouragement is something I do not take lightly. The loyalty shown by our members, industry colleagues, ...

Just returning from Europe, after 3 weeks, where I’ve been reviewing and inspecting opportunities that will help shape the future direction for The FIRM members and our broader community. Exciting developments ahead....