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.
Shipping restrictions end as international sanctions on Iran lifted
The much-anticipated lifting of sanctions imposed by the US and EU on Iran was announced at the weekend after nuclear watchdog body IAEA (international...Read More
New IUA research highlights future legislative developments
The role of asbestos in causing lung cancer is identified as a crucial question in future development of long-tail liability claims, according to new research...Read More
Maritime sector must absorb balance sheet implications of new lease accounting standard
A new international accounting standard dealing with leases could have major implications for companies in the shipping and offshore maritime sectors,...Read More
BMT Designers & Planners Secures Major US Navy Environmental Quality Programs Contract
BMT Designers & Planners, a subsidiary of BMT Group, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has been...Read More
Industry pays tribute to Alert!
Just over 12 years ago The Nautical Institute launched its international human element bulletin, Alert! The first issue came out in October 2003, as seafarers...Read More
Gibraltar Port in buoyant mood
HM Government of Gibraltar is pleased to announce positive trends in shipping activity at the port as it reviews its performance for 2015.Despite the direct...Read More
New group set up for Company Market D&O underwriters
A new London company market group has been established for Directors and Officers (D&O) underwriters by the International Underwriting Association...Read More
Moore Stephens says shipping will remain volatile and indispensable in 2016
International accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens says it expects the shipping industry to remain volatile and indispensable in 2016.Moore Stephens...Read More
Bob Baker appointed Port of London Authority Chief Harbour Master
The Port of London Authority (PLA) has appointed Bob Baker as chief harbour master.Bob Baker will join the PLA from Forth Ports, where he has been chief...Read More
Chief Executive of The Nautical Institute is awarded OBE
Mr Philip Wake OBE RD* MSc FNI has been appointed an Ordinary Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the UK’s New Year’s Honours’ List...Read More
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