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16/06/2022

The Maritime Industry’s Contribution to the UK Economy Revealed

A new economic study has revealed the sizable contribution that the maritime industry makes to the UK

14/06/2022

Brookes Bell appoints Karley Smith as Master Mariner

Karley Smith joins Brookes Bell after 16 years at sea, 11 years working in the offshore oil and gas industry where she qualified as a Dynamic Positioning Operator and most...

10/06/2022

Maersk Acquires Senator International

Shipping giant Maersk has this week completed its acquisition of Senator International

26/05/2022

European Maritime Agencies to Use Drones to Monitor Shipping Sulphur Emissions

Ships passing through the Baltic Sea will soon find that their sulphur emissions are being monitored by drones thanks to a joint campaign by the European Maritime Safety Agency...

24/05/2022

UKAS accreditation

The Lab’s fuel testing services secure UKAS accreditation

16/05/2022

Cambodia Commences Construction of New $1.5 Billion Seaport

Construction has begun on a new seaport in the Kampot province of Cambodia

11/05/2022

Hapag-Lloyd to Fit Container Fleet With Real-Time Tracking Devices

In an attempt to improve the real-time tracking of shipments on behalf of customers, and increase the visibility of their container fleet, German international shipping company Hap...

03/05/2022

Lidl Launches Shipping Line

One of the largest retailers in the world, Lidl, has announced the launch of its own shipping line; Tailwind Shipping Lines.

28/04/2022

LNG and Container Ships Dominate Newbuild Orders

With global supply chains and energy markets seeing increased demand, LNG and container ships are dominating newbuild orders according to a new report.

19/04/2022

Investigating welding failures

Dr Ian Moody, Metallurgist, discusses welding failures