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.
2020 volatility lifts freight derivative volumes
The freight derivatives markets for both tankers and dry cargo vessels saw increased traded volumes in 2020, according to data released by the Baltic Exchange.Tanker...Read More
Former SMI Chief Executive John Murray receives New Year’s Honour
The Society of Maritime Industries is delighted to announce that former Chief Executive, John Murray (pictured), has been awarded an OBE (Order of the...Read More
Maritime UK appoints new Chair and Vice Chair
Maritime UK has confirmed the appointment of Sarah Kenny (pictured) as its new Chair, and of Robin Mortimer as its new Vice Chair. Kenny, who is CEO of...Read More
WFW further expands Maritime Disputes practice with new London Partner hire
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) is delighted to announce that well-known maritime disputes expert Mike Phillips has joined the firm as a Partner in...Read More
Doug Barrow awarded MBE in 2021 New Year’s Honours
Former Maritime London Chief Executive (from 2006 to 2017) Doug Barrow, representing the ward of Aldgate and until recently serving as chair of the City...Read More
WFW advises Nordea on Exmar LPG US$310m loan facility
Watson Farley & Williams LLP (WFW) has advised Nordea Bank Abp, filial i Norge (Nordea) on a US$310m revolving credit facility for Exmar LPG BVBA,...Read More
Senior claims director returns to Thomas Miller Americas
Thomas Miller Americas, provider of market leading insurance services, has appointed Noreen Arralde as senior claims director in its New Jersey office.Arralde...Read More
New senior claims group launched for London Market
A new group for senior claims managers in the London insurance market has been established by the International Underwriting Association (IUA). The Claims...Read More
Poseidon Principles issues first annual disclosure report
In a first-of-a-kind climate finance report, 15 Signatories of the Poseidon Principles disclose the climate alignment score of their ship finance portfolios....Read More
New quarterly review gives shippers’ verdict on container shipping market
MDS Transmodal (MDST), a Chester-based firm of transport economists specialising in maritime and all other modes of freight transport, and and the Global...Read More
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