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.
Changes to Baltic Exchange dry bulk indices
The Baltic Exchange will be implementing previously announced changes to its Supramax Index; launching dual reporting of a new Panamax Index on a trial...Read More
IUA proposes discount rate reforms
A review of the UK discount rate, used to calculate lump sum compensation payments, must break its current tie to index-linked government bonds, the International...Read More
Enabling a cyber-smart maritime industry
Recognising the need to go further than ensuring the safe integration of cyber technology, LR has launched the next stream in its cyber and digitalisation...Read More
Shipping confidence holds steady despite industry and political pressures
Shipping confidence held steady in the three months to end-February 2017, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from international accountant...Read More
Mersey Maritime to connect businesses and senior decision makers in Dragon’s Den-style event
Maritime sector representative in the North West Mersey Maritime will host an innovative event connecting businesses to key decision makers to boost supply...Read More
London P&I Club supports appointment of warranty surveyors for deck cargo loads
THE London P&I Club has highlighted a recent increase in the incidence of deck cargoes shifting in heavy weather, and supported a recommendation to...Read More
Clarksons announce strong results
Major shipbroker and provider of integrated shipping services Clarkson PLC (Clarksons) says its preliminary results for 2016 reflect “Continued strong...Read More
Gray Page launches the DFENCE perimeter protection system
Following two years of research and development Gray Page is pleased to unveil its new vessel perimeter protection system, DFENCE.Devised by the maritime...Read More
WFW advises BPM on financing for Rimorchiatori Riuniti
International law firm Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW“) advised Banco Popolare di Milano S.p.A. (“BPM”) regarding a loan to Rimorchiatori Riuniti...Read More
BMT Nigel Gee secures 85m RoPax ferry contract
BMT Nigel Gee (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group, has announced a new project to design an 85m steel-hulled catamaran RoPax ferry for Strategic Marine, a...Read More
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