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.
Wah Kwong, NatPower and Wuxing Ruituo sign MoU to develop zero-carbon inland waterway shipping routes
As the global maritime industry accelerates its push towards decarbonisation, inland waterways are emerging as one of the highest-impact arenas for change....Read More
Inmarsat Maritime renews London International Shipping Week Lead Sponsor role for 2027
London International Shipping Week is delighted to announce that LISW27 will be “Brought to You By” Inmarsat Maritime, reinforcing the company’s...Read More
LR warns alarm overload is growing safety risk
Lloyd’s Register’s newly published ‘Effective Alarm Management in the Maritime Industry’ report reveals how excessive alarms are...Read More
24 Peaks Challenge 2026: Elevate seafarers’ welfare with The Seafarers’ Charity
The 24 Peaks Challenge is The Seafarers’ Charity’s flagship fundraising event. This iconic weekend takes place in the stunning UNESCO World Heritage...Read More
UK fatalities at sea: Coroner’s Court, crisis response, and lessons for owners, charterers and operators in high-risk regions
In light of the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East, the risks facing vessels, owners, charterers,...Read More
Strait of Hormuz – Great Expectations of a Narrow Passage
Against a background of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, international law does not...Read More
Idwal appoints Rebecca Sperti as Chief Commercial Officer to accelerate global growth
Idwal, the global vessel assurance specialist, has announced the appointment of Rebecca Sperti as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Rebecca joined the business...Read More
Nautilus International welcomes High Risk Area designation for Strait of Hormuz
Nautilus International has welcomed a decision by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) to designate...Read More
Miller expands reinsurance offering into MENA through acquisition of Shields
Miller, the independent specialist (re)insurance broker, is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire Shields Reinsurance Brokers Limited (“Shields”),...Read More
NatPower Marine comments on UK’s shore power commercial challenges
The commercial challenges facing publicly funded shore power projects in Aberdeen and Portsmouth should not be dismissed as local pricing anomalies. They...Read More
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