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.
Demurrage time bar clauses
International law firm Watson Farlet Williams (WFW) has published an article discussing the demurrage...Read More
Artificial Intelligence: at the helm of the modern day Mayflower
Four hundred years ago, 101 Pilgrims and their crew sailed from Plymouth England to the New World on Mayflower (pictured), the journey took two months...Read More
Common Structural Rules Software updated with multiple improvements
Common Structural Rules Software LLC, a joint venture company formed by Lloyd’s Register (LR) and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), has released...Read More
HFW strengthens market-leading shipping practice with senior promotions
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has strengthened its market-leading shipping practice with the promotion of Claire Womersley to partner and Caroline...Read More
Baltic Exchange Escrow Service sees increase in new transactions volume
The Baltic Exchange Escrow Service continues to gain traction, with new transactions completed in Q4 2019 and Q1 2020. The service, operated from Singapore,...Read More
COVID-19 and force majeure under shipbuilding contracts
As the effects of global restrictions to prevent further spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak begin to impact the shipping industry, international...Read More
WFW urges ship operators to ‘plan the ship’s passage carefully’
Maritime Disputes Group Watson Farley Williams (WFW) comments on a significant decision, published on March 5 2020, in whcih the English Court of Appeal...Read More
LR appoints Elina Papageorgiou as Marine & Offshore President for UK & Ireland
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has appointed Elina Papageorgiou as its new Marine and Offshore President for UK and Ireland, commencing on 1 April 2020.Elina...Read More
Hill Dickinson Foundation awards grants worth £60,000 to local grassroots organisations
Leading commercial law firm Hill Dickinson has awarded grants totalling £60,000 to support local grassroots projects across Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds...Read More
Legal Costs Cover and IMO 2020
The Shipowners’ P&I Club issued an update to its Members discussing MARPOL’s 1 January 2020 deadline, after which the permitted limits for...Read More
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