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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.

Gard issues Annual Report 2025

Gard issues Annual Report 2025

Gard, a world’s leading provider of protection & indemnity (P&I), marine and energy insurance, has issued its Annual Report for 2025, in which...Read More

Strait of Hormuz closure triggers (re)insurance sector stress test, with broader macro risks in focus

Strait of Hormuz closure triggers (re)insurance sector stress test, with broader macro risks in focus

Marine and energy markets under acute pressure

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz following escalating conflict in the Middle East has put...Read More

Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave wins award for Maritime Mobility Innovation at MSUA2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards

Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave wins award for Maritime Mobility Innovation at MSUA2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has won the Maritime Mobility Innovation award for its fully managed bonded connectivity service, NexusWave, at the...Read More

LR strengthens partnership with Echo Marine Group to deliver Western Australia’s first electric ferry fleet

LR strengthens partnership with Echo Marine Group to deliver Western Australia’s first electric ferry fleet

The project marks a major step forward for sustainable public transport in Australia and sets a new standard for low emission ferry design and construction

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a new contract with long-standing partner Echo Marine Group to support...Read More

Strait of Hormuz Briefing: Vessel Intelligence, Charterparty Implications, War Risks Market Response

Strait of Hormuz Briefing: Vessel Intelligence, Charterparty Implications, War Risks Market Response

Maritime London ran a live webinar on 17 March 2026 entitled “Strait of Hormuz Briefing: Vessel Intelligence, Charterparty Implications, War Risks...Read More

New report warns shipping must master data to remain competitive 

New report warns shipping must master data to remain competitive 

Shipping companies must improve how they collect, structure and use operational data if they are to remain competitive in an increasingly regulated and...Read More

LR and FLOWRA to collaborate on floating offshore wind development

LR and FLOWRA to collaborate on floating offshore wind development

The Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) of Japan and Lloyd’s Register (LR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding...Read More

Middle East conflict: Straits of Hormuz transits remain 95% down

Middle East conflict: Straits of Hormuz transits remain 95% down

By Stephen Gordon, Clarksons Research

Clarksons Research, the data and analytics arm of the Clarksons Group have been closely monitoring shipping...Read More

The Iran war – so many questions

The Iran war – so many questions

Poonam Melwani KC, Quadrant Chambers

The 2026 Iran war and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz, at least to all whom Iran deems...Read More

ABS technology and capability investments drive growth in Southeast Asia

ABS technology and capability investments drive growth in Southeast Asia

“Rapid technology innovation and autonomous systems are transforming shipping into a highly connected, data-driven industry. ​ABS is responding by...Read More

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