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.
North P&I Club breaks 230m GT barrier in 160th anniversary year
Following the conclusion of the 2020 renewal, early projections suggest that North P&I Club increased its total entered tonnage to over 230 million...Read More
Shipowners P&I releases Club Rules for 2020
The Shipowners P&I has released its the Club Rules for the year 2020, which are available to view and download on the Club’s website.
NI finds mariners pragmatic about the introduction of automation
Automation and autonomous systems have been key, and sometimes controversial points in the debate over the future of the maritime sector. While much of...Read More
Shipowners’ Club issues infographic aid on EU Ship Recycling Regulation
The EU Ship Recycling Regulation comes into effect from 31 December 2020. The new regulation aims to reduce the negative impact of ship recycling on both...Read More
Free ports can revitalise UK’s forgotten coastal communities
Harry Theochari, Vice Chairman of Maritime London and Chair of Maritime UK comments on the recently announced by the UK Government Freeports consultation...Read More
London P&I Club presents practical advice on holds and hatches to enhance seafarer safety and reduce cargo claims
Recognising that around a third of all cargo claims and a significant number of seafarer accidents are connected with the use and operation of holds and...Read More
LOC Group appoints Johan Gahnstrom as new Shipping Operations Director for London
LOC Group, a leading international marine and engineering consulting firm, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Johan Gahnstrom as its new Shipping...Read More
WFW advises TUI Cruises on US$1.3bn acquisition of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has advised TUI Cruises GmbH (“TUI Cruises”) on its acquisition of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises (“HL Cruises”)...Read More
Fatigue at Sea: Wearable technology
Sleepiness and fatigue is a major factor impacting accidents at sea, says Louise Hall, Director of Loss Prevention at the Shipowners’ Club in a recent...Read More
LR awards HHI approval in principle for HDF-3800 frigate design
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai...Read More
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