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.
Lloyd’s Register to take over OCX Consortium leadership
Lloyd’s Register (LR) will assume the Chair of The Open Class 3D Exchange (OCX) Consortium this month...Read More
Baltic Exchange congratulates SGX and EEX on a successful transfer of Panamax FFAs
SGX and EEX successfully completed the transfer of all open interest in the Baltic Panamax 4TC (P4TC) index to the Panamax 5TC (P5TC) index on 16 January...Read More
Shipping’s decarbonisation strategy dominates agenda at GSCC 2026 Vasilopita
On January 22, London-based Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee (GSCC) held a traditional Vasilopita cake-cutting ceremony to mark the New Year 2026...Read More
Lloyd’s List Intelligence partners with SynMax to boost satellite-based maritime intelligence
Lloyd’s List Intelligence has announced a new partnership with SynMax Intelligence, a specialist in...Read More
Nikos Kakalis appointed Managing Director of Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre
The Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre (MERC) has appointed Nikos Kakalis as its new Managing Director.Kakalis, who currently serves as Lloyd’s Register’s...Read More
UK ETS extension takes shape
Final policy decisions made by the UK Government this summer will, if enacted as law, lead to new emissions...Read More
UK-led maritime consortium sets out plan for nuclear-powered fleet
The UK is taking a decisive step towards leading the global race to decarbonise shipping with the launch of the Maritime Nuclear Consortium.Convened by...Read More
LR launches advanced stowage solutions to cut container losses and improve ship efficiency
The updates incorporate enhanced design and operational protocols for safer and more efficient voyages as container vessels increase in size and complexity.Lloyd’s...Read More
Spinnaker’s 30 under 30: Celebrating the next generation of maritime talent
In 2025, maritime people experts Spinnaker ran a campaign to find 30 individuals aged under 30 to shine a spotlight on.This 30 Under 30 initiative was...Read More
ITIC warns of rising payment fraud after US$200,000 crew settlement intercepted
P&I correspondents are being urged to strengthen their payment verification procedures after a fraudster intercepted email communications during a...Read More
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