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Saturday, January 18, 2025
The Ukrainian minehunters Cherkasy and Chernihiv docked in Portsmouth. Photo courtesy UK Royal Navy. Photo courtesy UK Royal Navy
Defense

Russia Says It Will Counter Any UK-Ukraine Cooperation In Sea of Azov

MOSCOW, Jan 18 (Reuters) – The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday Ukraine and Britain “had no room” for cooperation in the

January 18, 2025
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Monday, January 13, 2025
An image of the Sea Story, which sank off Egypt's Red Sea coast.
Accidents

UK Issues Safety Warning After Three Fatal Dive Boat Accidents in Red Sea

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has raised serious concerns about the safety of Egyptian dive boats operating in the Red Sea following a

January 13, 2025
Total Views: 2766

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Oil tanker Eagle S suspected of the disruption of the Finland-Estonia electrical link Estlink 2.Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/via REUTERS
Defense

UK Launches AI-Powered Maritime Surveillance System to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet in Baltic

In response to recent damage to critical undersea infrastructure, the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) has activated an advanced AI-powered surveillance

January 7, 2025
Total Views: 1919

Monday, December 9, 2024
Energy

Sanctioned Russia Oil Tanker Turns Back From Detour Around UK

A tanker hauling Russian crude from the Baltic Sea to India that was observed heading toward the Shetland Islands — a route that would have taken it on a

December 9, 2024
Total Views: 4416

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Featured

Blacklisted Tanker Avoids English Channel as UK Expands Sanctions Enforcement

A tanker hauling Russian crude from the Baltic Sea to India is taking an unusually long route around the UK, just as Britain expands sanctions against

December 3, 2024
Total Views: 6643

Monday, December 2, 2024
Shipping

Panama Purging Sanctioned Ships in Flag Registry Crackdown

Panama is canceling the registration of six ships sailing under its flag that were sanctioned by the UK last week, a boost for Western nations that have

December 2, 2024
Total Views: 689

Friday, November 29, 2024
Shipping

UK Expands Emissions Trading Scheme to Maritime Sector

The UK is expanding its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to include maritime emissions, marking a transformative step for the shipping industry’s

November 29, 2024
Total Views: 671

Monday, November 25, 2024
Shipping

UK Cracks Down on Russia’s Shadow Fleet with Largest Sanctions Package to Date

The UK has sanctioned 30 vessels from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” representing a decisive move to curtail Russia’s ability to fund its war in

November 25, 2024
Total Views: 2859

Energy

UK Imposes Biggest Sanctions Package on Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’

Britain is imposing the biggest sanctions package against Russia's shadow fleet, targeting 30 vessels, foreign minister David Lammy said on Monday, urging G7

November 25, 2024
Total Views: 781

Friday, November 22, 2024
Ports

London Gateway Tapped as Gemini Cooperation’s UK Hub as Felixstowe Misses Out

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have selected London Gateway as their primary UK hub for the upcoming Gemini Cooperation, set to launch on February 1, 2025. As part of

November 22, 2024
Total Views: 1139

Thursday, November 21, 2024
Shipping

UK Cracks Down on Russian Oil Sanctions Evasion: New Advisory Targets Falsified Origin Certificates

The UK’s sanctions enforcement agency said it has identified cases where falsified documents are being used to evade a Group of Seven price cap on Russian

November 21, 2024
Total Views: 623

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Defense

UK Defence Secretary Announces Major Naval Decommissions in Sweeping Defence Overhaul

UK Defence Secretary John Healey has announced the decommissioning of several naval vessels as part of a broader defence reform strategy. The decision,

November 20, 2024
Total Views: 2987

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Shipping

Iran Rejects European and British Sanctions on Its Shipping Lines as ‘Unjustified’

New EU and British sanctions are based on false claims of missile transfers to Russia and are "unjustified," Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil

November 19, 2024
Total Views: 685

Shipping

UK Tightens Grip on Iran with New Sanctions Targeting Shipping and Aviation Sectors

The UK government on Monday announced a new round of sanctions targeting key Iranian entities in the shipping and aviation sectors, part of a broader

November 19, 2024
Total Views: 503

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Offshore

Britain Bets Big on Subsea Links to Fuel Europe’s Energy Future

Energy regulator Ofgem approved five new subsea power links from Great Britain to the continent and Ireland as the country seeks to profit from a boom in wind

November 12, 2024
Total Views: 1929

Monday, October 28, 2024
Defense

Britain’s Pacific Pivot: Starmer’s Bold Plan to Counter China’s Maritime Moves

(Bloomberg) — The UK plans to step up its naval activity in the Pacific, including more joint fishing patrols, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks to

October 28, 2024
Total Views: 1436

Featured

Update: Damaged MV Ruby Docks at Great Yarmouth Amid Concerns Over Explosive Cargo

The MV Ruby, a cargo ship carrying a significant amount of potentially explosive fertilizer, docked at the Port of Great Yarmouth on Monday, Peel Ports Group

October 28, 2024
Total Views: 35581

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Ports

UK Warns Russia’s Black Sea Port Attacks Put Global Food Security at Risk

(Bloomberg) — An increase in Russian attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure in recent weeks threatens food shipments to destinations from Gaza to

October 23, 2024
Total Views: 817

Monday, October 21, 2024
Shipping

UK Cracking Down on ‘Dubious’ Oil Tankers in the English Channel

The UK government has announced stringent measures targeting the so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers operating with questionable insurance. The

October 21, 2024
Total Views: 1890

Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Shipping

UK Government Introduces New Employment Rights Bill to Strengthen Seafarer Protections

The UK government has unveiled a draft Employment Rights Bill aimed at enhancing protections for seafarers, a move welcomed by UK-based maritime union Nautilus

October 9, 2024
Total Views: 1036
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