New UK law boosts seafarer wages
The thousands of seafarers regularly entering UK waters should enjoy better pay protections, as the government passes a new...
Marine law
Poole Harbour: Major incident declared after 200-barrel oil and fluid leak
“Avoid using the water … avoid using the beaches.” That was the message from Jim Stewart, CEO of Poole...
Disparity between boat and car accident penalties highlighted
Nicola Lewis, mother of Emily Lewis – the teenager tragically killed on a RIB ‘thrill ride’ in August 2020...
In Focus: Shocking story behind IPL’s £650,000 pollution scandal
While the marine industry may be familiar with International Paint Ltd’s (IPL) recent conviction and fine for polluting the...
Couple abandoned while snorkelling start lawsuit
A couple has filed a $5m lawsuit against a tour company in Hawaii, claiming it abandoned them in the...
Marine firm fined £2 million after death of crewman
A marine company has been fined £2 million after unsafe practice led to the death of a crewman. Svitzer...
Emily Lewis: Skipper cleared of teenager’s manslaughter after speedboat crash
A speedboat skipper has been acquitted of manslaughter charges, after the death of a 15-year-old girl during a ‘thrill...
‘I am in shock’: Vendée Globe skipper dropped by sponsor after having baby
Clarisse Crémer, the Vendée Globe competitor who came 12th overall in 2020/2021, and was the first woman to complete...
Reckless jet skiers to face prison and unlimited fines after law change
The UK is introducing new legislation to crack down on the dangerous misuse of watercraft such as jet skis,...
Yacht dealer sues for $20m after cargo ship fire
Taiwanese yacht dealership Alexander Marine has filed a lawsuit in the US federal court, seeking $20m damages from five...
Russian oligarch wins partial victory over French superyacht raid
A sanctioned Russian billionaire has won a partial victory in his ongoing lawsuit against French customs authorities, with judges...
