Interviews

In a recent salvage award case involving the Vessel Voutakos versus Tsavliris Salvage (International) Ltd in the English High Court, the Admiralty Judge had a rare opportunity to consider an appeal from…

New research into the properties of alternative timbers will help those in the marine and freshwater construction industry make their work more sustainable, claims the Environment Agency in the UK, which is…

An asset finance deal has enabled Cornwall UK based super-yacht builders Pendennis to acquired a new travel hoist capable of carrying vessels of up to 400 tons.

It may seem unusual that City types from the rarefied world of finance are getting involved in historic ship restoration, but the vessel in question is the Cutty Sark and the City…

An asset finance deal has enabled Cornwall UK based super-yacht builders Pendennis to acquired a new travel hoist capable of carrying vessels of up to 400 tons.

The UKs Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has addressed long standing concern regarding the risks to seafarers working in enclosed or confined spaces on board ships.

UK specialist marine warranty company ShoreGuard has introduced its marine warranty and breakdown assistance service to commercial vessel owners operating within the EU.

THE UK government has announced that the package of changes to tonnage tax published in January for implementation through the 2008 Finance Bill, will not take place this year pending further developments…

The Marine Environment Protection Fund in the UK has published the findings of over £ 9m of research related to marine aggregate dredging.

The UK’ s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report into the MSC Napoli incident has shown that mis-declaration of the weight and contents of containers was a contributory factor to the accident.

Since the recent Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act became law this April in the UK, a significant responsibility has been placed on managers of almost all organisations to ensure that the most…

The UK' s draft Marine Bill, published for consultation on 3 April, provides key proposals to amend the marine planning system and strengthen marine conservation powers. These proposals aim to give a…

North east UK law firm Mace & Jones has warned that increased use of ‘ cheaper’ marine contractors risks more accidents. Employers and employees are being warned about the increased danger of…