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.
Extra protections for seafarers as government introduces new maritime laws
The UK Government has announced a suite of new measures to protect seafarers, following P&O Ferries’...Read More
Maritime Skills Commission launches Future Ports Workforce Research
The Maritime Skills Commission (MSC), established by Maritime UK and the Department for Transport in 2020, has launched its Future Ports Workforce Research...Read More
Law Commission publishes report and draft legislation on electronic trade documents
The Law Commission has published its recommendations and draft legislation to allow for the legal recognition of electronic versions of trade documents...Read More
UK Government announces financial stimulus support and promotional support for the UK’s maritime industries
The International Trade Secretary today announced a new exports office to turbocharge the UK’s maritime trade sector as part of a £4 billion investment...Read More
UK sanctions relating to Russia
This UK sanctions regime is aimed at encouraging Russia to cease actions which destabilise Ukraine, including actions undermining or threatening the territorial...Read More
Maritime 2050: Objectives, implementation and effects
The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry to scrutinise the Government’s maritime policy.Ranging across shipping, ports, services, engineering...Read More
LR publishes dedicated webpage relating to Ukraine
In response to the escalating situation in Ukraine and the neighbouring region, Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published a dedicated webpage, detailing...Read More
Maritime UK launches first Pride in Maritime Day
Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the maritime sector, is today (Monday 28 February) launching the first national Pride in Maritime Day.Pride in Maritime...Read More
Seatrade Maritime News Podcast – In Conversation with Harry Theochari, chair of Maritime London
Harry Theochari, Chair of Maritime London, speaks to Seatrade Maritime News Europe Editor Gary Howard about the challenges facing UK maritime and shipping,...Read More
IMO reacts to Russia-Ukraine conflict
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Kitack Lim in reaction to the Russia-Ukraine conflict issued the following statement on February...Read More
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