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.
Bureau Veritas approves Ocean Thermal Energy Converter
Leading international classification society Bureau Veritas has issued its first Approval in Principle for an Ocean Thermal Energy Converter (OTEC). The...Read More
Watson Farley & Williams advises Teekay Tankers on circa US$0.9 billion debt facility
International law firm Watson Farley & Williams LLP (“WFW”) advised Teekay Tankers Ltd on a new US$894,375,000 long-term debt facility to mature...Read More
Key changes position Lloyd’s Register as an organisation for the challenges of the future
The appointments reflect Lloyd’s Register’s (LR) ambition to increase its impact for the benefit of business, society and the environment “The world...Read More
Bureau Veritas to class luxury Polar expedition cruise vessel
Leading international classification society Bureau Veritas is to class a new concept luxury expedition cruise vessel to be built for Australia’s Scenic...Read More
IUA outlines business priorities for 2016
Market modernisation projects and an increase in the international services offered to the London company market are among the top priorities for the International...Read More
ICS recognised as strategic partner by China’s Ministry of Transport
The Grand News Release Hall of Government Residence of Shanghai Pudong Municipal Government witnessed a grand ceremony on 6th January 2016 - the signing...Read More
WFW advise ABN AMRO on US$200m loan facility to Aurora LPG for four vessels
International law firm Watson Farley & Williams LLP (WFW) successfully advised ABN AMRO Bank N.V. in relation to a US$200 million loan facility to...Read More
UK P&I Club appoints Regional Advisor in Singapore
The Board of UK P&I Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Lee Wai Pong, who is joining the UK P&I Club in Singapore as a Regional Advisor.Wai...Read More
DP World and Russian Direct Investment Fund form new joint venture
DP World and the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) announced the launch of a new joint venture company on January 21, 2016, which would target ports,...Read More
Steamship Mutual releases Club Circular on lifting of Iranian sanctions
On 16 January 2016 the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action between the P5+1 countries and Iran reached “Implementation Day”, leading to the lifting...Read More
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