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.
MCA to begin consultation into Polar Code
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has launched a consultation on putting international rules designed to protect polar regions and those that sail...Read More
Looking forward to LISW21 in-person this September
Following the announcement in February of the UK Prime Minister’s roadmap out of the COVID-19 restrictions, Shipping Innovation, organisers of London...Read More
BMS announces launch of Asia broking operations
BMS Group Limited (BMS), the independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, has announced the launch of its Asia broking operations, headquartered...Read More
Seafarers UK becomes The Seafarers’ Charity and launches new strategy
On the release of its new strategy, Seafarers UK announced that its working name will now be ‘The Seafarers’...Read More
LMAA appoints new Honorary Secretary
London Maritime Arbitrators’ Association (LMAA), the world’s leading group of maritime arbitrators with over 800 full and supporting members, has announced...Read More
Bureau Veritas issues modern rules for wind propulsion systems
Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has released new-generation classification rules for wind propulsion systems....Read More
ABS launches smart emissions reporting tool
ABS has added a new smart digital tool to its environmental compliance support for shipowners and operators.ABS Emissions Reporter™ allows vessel operators...Read More
Contract Certainty and Policy Renewals: Underwriters’ reliance on brokers’ “all as expiring” statement
In a recent article, “Insurance brokers’ E&O duties regarding unusual policy terms – is there a duty to nanny?” the focus was on the...Read More
Meeting the cyber threat challenge in the maritime industry – protection beyond regulation
With cyber attacks becoming increasingly sophisticated by the day, the level of threat to the maritime...Read More
Josh Robertson joins as Director of BMS Harris & Dixon Marine
BMS Harris & Dixon Marine, part of BMS Group, an independent specialist (re)insurance broker, has announced the appointment of Josh Robertson as Director.Josh...Read More
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