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.
Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave wins award for Maritime Mobility Innovation at MSUA2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has won the Maritime Mobility Innovation award for its fully managed bonded connectivity service, NexusWave, at the...Read More
LR strengthens partnership with Echo Marine Group to deliver Western Australia’s first electric ferry fleet
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a new contract with long-standing partner Echo Marine Group to support...Read More
Strait of Hormuz Briefing: Vessel Intelligence, Charterparty Implications, War Risks Market Response
Maritime London ran a live webinar on 17 March 2026 entitled “Strait of Hormuz Briefing: Vessel Intelligence, Charterparty Implications, War Risks...Read More
New report warns shipping must master data to remain competitive
Shipping companies must improve how they collect, structure and use operational data if they are to remain competitive in an increasingly regulated and...Read More
LR and FLOWRA to collaborate on floating offshore wind development
The Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) of Japan and Lloyd’s Register (LR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding...Read More
Middle East conflict: Straits of Hormuz transits remain 95% down
Clarksons Research, the data and analytics arm of the Clarksons Group have been closely monitoring shipping...Read More
The Iran war – so many questions
The 2026 Iran war and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz, at least to all whom Iran deems...Read More
ABS technology and capability investments drive growth in Southeast Asia
“Rapid technology innovation and autonomous systems are transforming shipping into a highly connected, data-driven industry. ABS is responding by...Read More
LR grants approval for GIT Coatings’ next generation graphene-based hull coating
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted type approval and technical assurance to GIT Coatings for its...Read More
Reed Smith issues Middle East focused commentary on employment law at sea in times of conflict
David Ashmore, employment lawyer at global law firm Reed Smith, comments on the employment law requirements for shipowners operating in the Middle East.He...Read More
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