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Global maritime and commodities firm Shearwater Law has appointed David Richards as director of its Maritime Practice Group.

9th January 2025

Shearwater Law appoints Maritime director

9th January 2025

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Shares in European energy companies fell after a speech by Donald Trump yesterday in which he said there would be no new ‘windmills’ on his watch.

8th January 2025

Trump: ‘Windmills driving whales and people crazy’

8th January 2025

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Two historic German shipyards that have just over three weeks until they go out of business have called for investors to step up and save them. 

6th January 2025

Historic shipyards call for investor lifeline

6th January 2025

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After months of speculation and no comment, the Spanish shipbuilder Navantia and UK Government have finally confirmed that a deal has been reached to save Titanic builder Harland & Wolff.

19th December 2024

Christmas rescue confirmed for Harland & Wolff

19th December 2024

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Norwegian shorepower developer Zinus has been handed NOK50 million (€4.2 million) to speed up growth and innovation, CEO Endre Eidsvik says.

18th December 2024

Joint investment made in Norwegian shorepower firm

18th December 2024

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The European Commission has paid a media firm €7,000 to produce ‘TikTok-style’ videos to lobby the US government to overturn or amend the Jones Act.

18th December 2024

EU mission to overturn Jones Act revealed

18th December 2024

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The British Tugowners Association (BTA) has revised its UK Standard Conditions for Towage and Other Services (UKSCT) to align it with the contemporary world of, among other things, automation, electronic systems and…

18th December 2024

BTA revises standard towage conditions document

18th December 2024

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New Inheritance Tax laws introduced by the UK’s Labour government could be crippling for British family marine businesses, trade association British Marine has said.

17th December 2024

British Marine slams ‘crippling’ new UK taxes

17th December 2024

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A report into the engine room fire on Ro-Ro passenger ferry Stena Express in February 2023 has concluded bad repair and inadequate modifications led to the incident.

16th December 2024

Engine fire linked to poor state of repair

16th December 2024

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Daniel Winter has been named president of the Danish Danfoss Power Solutions, replacing Eric Alström, who is stepping down after 12 years.

13th December 2024

Danfoss Power Solutions appoints new president

13th December 2024