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.
LR grants approval for GIT Coatings’ next generation graphene-based hull coating
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted type approval and technical assurance to GIT Coatings for its...Read More
Reed Smith issues Middle East focused commentary on employment law at sea in times of conflict
David Ashmore, employment lawyer at global law firm Reed Smith, comments on the employment law requirements for shipowners operating in the Middle East.He...Read More
James Fisher plc publishes Full Year Results
James Fisher and Sons plc, a leading marine services company providing innovative solutions across Defence, Energy and Maritime Transport, announces its...Read More
Exmar deploys Inmarsat NexusWave to power secure, always-on connectivity across its fleet
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, is rolling out NexusWave across EXMAR’s growing fleet of gas carriers to meet the Belgian shipping company’s evolving...Read More
Indian government partners with Lloyd’s Register Advisory to deliver decarbonisation and digital transformation programme
Lloyd’s Register (LR) Advisory has been appointed as Technical Support Unit (TSU) to the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), Government of...Read More
24 Peaks Challenge 2026: Elevate seafarers’ welfare with The Seafarers’ Charity
The 24 Peaks Challenge is The Seafarers’ Charity’s flagship fundraising event. This iconic weekend takes place in the stunning UNESCO World Heritage...Read More
UK fatalities at sea: Coroner’s Court, crisis response, and lessons for owners, charterers and operators in high-risk regions
In light of the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East, the risks facing vessels, owners, charterers,...Read More
Strait of Hormuz – Great Expectations of a Narrow Passage
Against a background of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, international law does not...Read More
Idwal appoints Rebecca Sperti as Chief Commercial Officer to accelerate global growth
Idwal, the global vessel assurance specialist, has announced the appointment of Rebecca Sperti as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Rebecca joined the business...Read More
Nautilus International welcomes High Risk Area designation for Strait of Hormuz
Nautilus International has welcomed a decision by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) to designate...Read More
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