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UK to Donate £120m for Maritime Aid to Ukraine

UK to Donate £120m for Maritime Aid to Ukraine

The United Kingdom has announced it will donate an additional 120 million pounds towards the Maritime Capability Coalition. According to the statement released by the office of UK Prime Minister,…

MSC to Acquire Majority Stake in Wilson Sons

MSC to Acquire Majority Stake in Wilson Sons

Container giant, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), to pay $768 million for a majority stake in the Brazilian towage provider and terminal operator, Wilson Sons. Ocean Wilsons’ subsidiary OW…

Mitsubishi Heavy Launches New Satellite Technology to Track Dark Ships

Mitsubishi Heavy Launches New Satellite Technology to Track Dark Ships

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched satellite technology, AIRIS, to monitor the dark fleet across the globe.  Monitoring of the ocean has long been a challenge. Exclusive Economic…

The Role of an Expert Witness in Maritime Arbitration: Insights from Marcelo Rodrigues

The Role of an Expert Witness in Maritime Arbitration: Insights from Marcelo Rodrigues

At Brookes Bell, our team of expert witnesses cover an extensive range of maritime disciplines.  Dr Marcelo Rodrigues, a Senior Scientist based in our Liverpool office, is a trusted figure in…

Fires at Sea: The Hidden Dangers of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Fires at Sea: The Hidden Dangers of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have become an integral part of modern life, powering everything from mobile phones and household appliances to electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems.…

Meet the Team

Meet the Team

We’re pleased to introduce Marcelo Rodrigues, a Senior Scientist in our Liverpool office. With a deep specialisation in cargo-related investigations and extensive experience as an expert witness,…

Brookes Bell celebrates win for Liverpool John Moores University at 2024 Mersey Maritime Industry Awards

Brookes Bell celebrates win for Liverpool John Moores University at 2024 Mersey Maritime Industry Awards

The annual Mersey Maritime Industry Awards (MMIA) took place in late October and Brookes Bell were proud to once again be a part of an event that celebrates everything about the strength and…

The History of Container Shipping

The History of Container Shipping

In the 1950s the world changed forever. On the face of it, it was an innocuous, seemingly underwhelming change. But, it was a change that has had profound economic, political and social impacts on…

Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Karley Smith, a Managing Master Mariner in our Liverpool office, has a career in the maritime industry that spans over 18 years.  During this time, she has served on a variety of vessels,…

Superyacht sector turns to Non-Destructive Technology to sure up maintenance effectiveness

Superyacht sector turns to Non-Destructive Technology to sure up maintenance effectiveness

The superyacht sector stands out for its unique demands and high standards.  Owners of these luxurious vessels prioritise maintaining their assets in pristine condition, not only for the love of…