Tag: UK

Nautilus has called for calm among British shipowners in the wake of the referendum vote in favour of the UK's exit from the European Union.

The UK’s decision to leave the EU has the potential to drive many of its maritime employees away, according to the results of a survey issued by industry recruitment group Faststream.

The United Kingdom has become the first State to formally accept the 2013 marine geoengineering amendments to the 1996 “London Protocol”, the treaty covering dumping of wastes at sea. The amendments support the precautionary approach by providing for specific marine geoengineering activities to be permitted only when the activity is assessed as constituting legitimate scientific research. Currently, only ocean fertilization for research purposes may be permitted.

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency issued guidance providing updated information regarding training for seafarer careers.

The UK MCA has issued a Marine Guidance Note in order to advise the industry of the circular issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers, CCC.1/Circ.2, on safe carriage of bauxite and raise awareness of the possible dangers of liquefaction associated with carriage of bauxite.

Maritime London has welcomed the findings of research published today by the City of London Corporation which show that the UK is the world’s leading maritime business services hub. According to the report, UK based companies offering marine insurance, shipbroking, legal services and education contribute £4.4bn to the economy and employ over 10,000 people. An estimated 80-85% of its business comes from outside the UK.

Lucion Marine has won a major contract with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to undertake fuel oil sampling at 13 UK ports in accordance with the requirements for sampling at berth to ensure compliance with 0.1% sulphur fuel regulations in ECAs.

From April, the UK will lead the Combined Task Force (CTF150), which covers two million square miles, including the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman - an area that is a vital artery of world trade.

Announcing the theme Maritime Jobs for Future Generations, Seafarers UK has launched its Seafarers Awareness Week 2016 campaign, with the focus on promoting maritime career opportunities, both at sea and ashore.Seafarers Awareness Week 2016 takes place from June 20 to 26 throughout the UK

UK Seafarer statistics launched today show a slight overall increase of 2% from 2015, rising to 23,380 at the end of June 2015. However, UK Chamber CEO, Guy Platten, warns that decisive action will be necessary to ensure future growth