Maritime News.
Latest maritime-related news from the UK and beyond
Bringing you a selected round-up of significant news, opinion and events involving Maritime London members and the UK shipping cluster generally, with special emphasis on the economic impact of the maritime services’ sector and its contribution to the wider national economy.
UK Government to press ahead with plans to establish freeports
The Government has reconfirmed its commitment to establishing freeports across the UK in an effort to increase trade and investment, boost innovation and...Read More
LNG and hydrogen emerge as future frontrunners according to ABS stakeholder survey
LNG and hydrogen are viewed as frontrunners to be the fuels that will help shipping reach IMO decarbonization...Read More
Bureau Veritas appoints Mathieu Philippe as Commercial Director of Marine & Offshore
Mathieu Philippe has been appointed to the new position of Commercial Director – Marine at leading classification society Bureau Veritas. Returning to...Read More
ABS’s Christopher Wiernicki calls on industry to work together to deliver decarbonisation ambitions
ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki has called on the industry to recognise that the successful decarbonisation of the shipping industry...Read More
James Fisher AIS and SRO Solutions launch new digital partnership for maritime and offshore sectors
A new digital partnership is being announced which aims to create one of the most innovative and advanced asset management systems in the maritime and...Read More
IG Sanctions Committee Chairman explains new UK sanctions Guidance
In July 2020 the UK Government, Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) produced a guide...Read More
WFW issues ‘Sanctions and Shipping: Update and Overview’ report
International legal firm Watson Farley Williams LLP (WFW) has issued a report highlighting some recent developments and forthcoming changes in the sanctions...Read More
METIS signs up as new Inmarsat Fleet Data application provider
Integrated digital shipping platform provider METIS Cyberspace Technology SA and Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications,...Read More
HFW helps client deliver first ever remote evidence from vessel at sea in historic collision case
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW successfully acted for the owners of a vessel involved in a high-value collision case that saw evidence provided remotely...Read More
Baltic Exchange expands its escrow service offering to support chartering deals
The Baltic Exchange is expanding its escrow service with an offering to mitigate counter party risk during the chartering process. Amongst various uses,...Read More
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