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The failure of a structural weld in a ship, offshore platform or other steel structure has the potential to be catastrophic as well as costly.  Often, it fuels a dispute between the asset owner…

With global supply chains and energy markets seeing increased demand, LNG and container ships are dominating newbuild orders according to a new report. The rise in new build orders from the…

One of the largest retailers in the world, Lidl, has announced the launch of its own shipping line; Tailwind Shipping Lines. The launch of the shipping line was first revealed by German media outlet…

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 Hapag-Lloyd is to fit…

Brookes Bell, the leading multi-disciplinary technical and scientific consultancy, has appointed its first female Master Mariner as a marine consultant.  Karley Smith joins Brookes Bell after 16…

All Brookes Bell offices around the globe are currently working remotely in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Brookes Bell prides itself on the high level of service and support which it…

Our Consultant Master Mariner Graeme Bowles has been re-appointed to the SCR Panel by the Lloyds SCOPIC Committee for a further three year period, until 31 December 2020. Graeme was originally listed…

Congratulations to Adrian Scales, Brookes Bell Master Mariner and Partner, who was recently awarded Chartered Master Mariner status (CMMar) by the Nautical Institute and Honourable Company of Master…

Thomas Miller, the international provider of market leading insurance services, announces the acquisition of international marine consultancy, Brookes Bell, for an undisclosed consideration. Brookes…

We are sad to have lost two of our former Partners who died recently. They were extremely influential in building the firm we are today.