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.
IMO approval clears path for ammonia-fuelled ships with new safety guidelines
The guidelines offer a clearer pathway to manage the specific risks of ammonia, particularly its toxicity and handling requirements.New safety guidelines...Read More
First training course for electric-propelled vessels gains UK MCA seal of approval
The first training course tailor-made for seafarers operating the UK’s growing fleet of electric-propelled vessels has been given the seal of approval...Read More
Lloyd’s Register drives new push to standardise container stowage data with launch of LXF Consortium
The aim is to establish the first common standard for sharing stowage and lashing data, to streamline vessel design and approval processes across...Read More
JFD’s next-generation Stealth Multi-Role® rebreather achieves CE certification
James Fisher Defence (JFD), a global provider of specialist marine and defence solutions enabling mission success at sea, has achieved Conformité Européenne...Read More
Saronic and LR partner to advance maritime autonomy in UK, Europe, and Australia
Saronic announced a strategic partnership with Lloyd’s Register (LR), a leading provider of classification and compliance services for the marine and...Read More
Wah Kwong NatPower and CKS join forces to advance electrification of Hong Kong–Guangdong inland water transport
Wah Kwong NatPower Holdings has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary...Read More
West reports record free reserves and combined ratio of 98.0%
West of England P&I Club (West) is pleased to report another year of strong financial performance, underpinned by disciplined underwriting, robust...Read More
WFW announces enhanced Global Maritime Sector leadership team and partner promotions
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) is pleased to announce the enhancement of its Global Maritime Sector leadership with the appointment of two new Regional...Read More
Miller appoints Graham Wynes as Head of Claims
Miller, the leading independent specialist (re)insurance broker, is pleased to announce the appointment of Graham Wynes as Head of Claims.Graham joins...Read More
West moves to larger Hong Kong office, supporting growth in China and Vietnam
West P&I has reinforced its long-standing commitment to the Chinese and Vietnamese market with the...Read More
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