Baltic Safety Products appoints head of business
Baltic Safety Products has appointed Neil Harrison as head of business – commercial marine, for its professional range of...
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New research reveals ‘jaw-dropping revelations’ into treatment of migrant fishers
A number of migrant fishers have been subjected to physical violence and labour exploitation on UK fishing vessels, according...
Gender pay gap in UK maritime sector widens to 40%
The UK government’s latest gender pay report shows women in the UK were paid 90p for every £1 earned...
Cost-of-living ‘safety net’ set up for UK seafarers
Two leading maritime charities have responded to the cost-of-living crisis with new resources to support UK seafarers. The Merchant...
Troubled JST allows donors to withdraw donations
Peter Cardy reflects on the chequered history and mixed reactions to a new appeal for funds by the Jubilee...
VIDEO: Freighter hits piers in residential area, Netherlands
A freighter, Ilse-Marie, caused destruction on Friday morning in the Leeuwarden residential area Suderbuorren, Netherlands. The owner of the...
Babcock awarded 10-year contract for aircraft carriers docking
Babcock has been awarded a 10-year contract to provide dry-dock maintenance for the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth class (QEC)...
Portsmouth Port to host showcase of maritime sustainability tech
The Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition final showcase will take place on 24 May at Portsmouth International Port, displaying the...
Unions criticise ‘feeble’ plans for seafarers’ minimum wage law
Ports and unions have criticised the UK government over “feeble” plans to ensure seafarers are paid the equivalent of...
500 seafarers remain trapped on vessels in Ukrainian ports
Just under 500 seafarers remain sheltered awaiting evacuation on board 109 ships at Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea...
Ship strikes blamed for falling populations of endangered species
Deadly ship strikes on whale sharks could be responsible for a fall in the population of the endangered species,...
