Author: Neil Baird

Co-founder and former Editor-in-Chief of Baird Maritime and Work Boat World magazine, Neil has travelled the length and breadth of this planet in over 40 years in the business. He knows the global work boat industry better than anyone.
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Welcome to Pilotage Week!

Pilot boats, as ever, are at the forefront of smaller vessel design, construction and equipment. The breed seems to continue to become faster, safer,...

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Welcome to Maritime Security Week!

The flow of warships and maritime security craft seemingly never ceases. While almost all such vessels are government-owned, and governments are notoriously...

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Welcome to Japan Week!

Japanese vessels are invariably interesting because the Japanese, perhaps surprisingly, “dare to be different”. This can easily be seen in the shapes...

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