Maritime News: London 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.
7th Greek-British Shipping Forum
The 7th Greek-British Shipping Forum, organised by Maritime London in partnership with the British Embassy in Athens and the UK Department for Business...Read More
Groundbreaking Women in Transport Equity Index Survey officially launched
The transport sector is about to embark on a transformative journey towards diversity and equity with...Read More
Cleaner shipping gets £34 million boost with next round of innovative tech funding
The maritime sector given greater support to deliver innovative solutions and new technology in the race...Read More
IACS announces Chair Elect at Council’s 87th session
The IACS (International Association of Classification Societies) Council met in Gdansk, Poland this week for its 87th session (C87) where decarbonisation...Read More
The Britannia Group hosts P&I Academy for members in London
The Britannia P&I Academy provides a week-long programme of training and networking for newer and less experienced representatives from Members.Representatives...Read More
Maritime UK appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Maritime UK, the umbrella organisation for the UK’s maritime sector, has appointed Chris Shirling-Rooke MBE as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will...Read More
Baltic Exchange Chairman issues special Coronation message
Ahead of King Charles III’s Coronation on Saturday, Baltic Exchange Chairman Lord Mountevans this week issued a message on behalf of the Baltic Exchange...Read More
LISW23 conference will dive deep into shipping’s challenges
London International Shipping Week’s Headline Conference this year is shaping up to be an in-depth dive into global trade and economic security.Taking...Read More
Russian Sanctions, Price Cap and the Maritime Industry
Maritime London and Watson Farley & Williams LLP (WFW) ran a successful event, a panel discussion entitled “Russian Sanctions, Price Cap and the...Read More
UK Government’s budget contains positive news for UK tonnage tax
Tonnage tax has now been in place in the UK since 2000, says Richard Stephens, Partner of Watson, Farley & Williams (WFW) in an article, and has benefitted...Read More
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