Ecumenical charity Liverpool Seafarers Centre (LSC) is launching its Christmas 2021 appeal as it opens the doors of its centres in Crosby and Eastham for the first time since the Covid pandemic struck in March 2020. LSC chief executive John…
A leading UK trade body, representing Britain’s shipbuilding, maritime engineering and science sectors, is reporting a big increase in the number of companies embracing the decarbonisation agenda. The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is issuing the findings of its ‘Green…
Alternative fuels: Why shipping needs a clearer route to carbon zero By Mo Jianhui, Chairman & President of China Classification Society (CCS) There is no doubt the development of alternative fuels for ships is heading in the right direction as…
Manchester based Insync Bikes is aiming to give bike dealers a Christmas boost by absorbing cost increases of its children’s range of bikes numbering 50 models. Insync Bikes, part of Indian-owned Hero Cycles, is urging independent bike dealers to get…
It’s World Maritime Day on September 30 and we use the occasion to support the health, wellbeing and financial futures of seafarers On World Maritime Day we turn our thoughts to seafarer safety, security and wellbeing. This is timely, given…
A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S (Maersk), and China Classification Society (CCS) are set to embark on a major project to drive decarbonisation in the sector after signing a landmark agreement in Beijing. The framework agreement signed at CCS’ headquarters will…
In the framework of COP26, trade association LEVA-EU has commissioned research from the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) to examine the potential of light electric vehicles in the fight against climate change. LEVA-EU, headquartered in Belgium, says mass uptake of Light…
The CEO of the ecumenical charity Liverpool Seafarers Centre has called on the shipping industry to make COVID-19 vaccinations compulsory for seafarers. At present, the shipping companies and crewing agencies who supply workers to their vessels recommend that crew members…
Above tube image courtesy of PixaBay * Manufacturer plays role in hi-tech £5.4bn project to increase frequency of trains and cut down on delays Greater Manchester-headquartered safety seal manufacturer Roxtec UK is undertaking an extensive six-figure deal to help upgrade the…
Thank you to international PR and communications title Strategic Magazine for running this feature on crisis communications from Polaris MD Ben Pinnington’s new book Making Waves: PR strategies to transform your maritime business
