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CLdN celebrates new vessel at Liverpool Cruise Port as partnership sees dock upgrades continue

Friday 16 May 2025 – CLdN unveiled one of its newest vessels during a naming ceremony at the Liverpool Cruise Port yesterday, marking its longstanding partnership with Peel Ports Group to regenerate dock infrastructure.

The MV Seraphine is part of CLdN’s advanced fleet of larger vessels designed to carry more cargo while significantly reducing carbon emissions.

As part of the celebration, CLdN highlighted its ongoing partnership with Peel Ports Group to renovate Brocklebank Dock, strengthening...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/16/cldn-celebrates-new-vessel-at-liverpool-cruise-port-as-partnership-sees-dock-upgrades-continue/

Tariff uncertainties add to problems in monitoring sanctions

The panel on a l to r: Sacha Patel,Patrick Murphy, Ian Woods(moderator), Elly-Mae Toole, and Andrew Stevens, with Dr. Aleka Mandaraka -Sheppard founding director of LSLC(5th from the left).

Recent developments on the sanctions and tariffs front are clearly having a significant effect on international shipping and trade.

Speakers gathered at a London Shipping Law Centre seminar on April 30th had no doubt that the volatility and unpredictability surrounding the extent and timings of US-inspired...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/16/tariff-uncertainties-add-to-problems-in-monitoring-sanctions/

New data highlights lack of gender diversity in maritime

London, UK, 16 May 2025

2024 IMO-WISTA Women in Maritime Survey indicates ongoinggender disparity in the maritime sector, sparking renewed calls for action.

The second Women in Maritime survey, jointly published by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA), provides new insights into gender diversity within the industry.

The report presents data on the proportion and distribution of women working in the maritime sector from...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/16/new-data-highlights-lack-of-gender-diversity-in-maritime/

BMT’s CEO Sarah Kenny speech on Ocean Opportunities

Just before Friday’s event on International Women in Maritime Day at the IMO HQs this coming Friday, we had on the 13 May 2025 a unique event at the iconic Trinity House with an excellent panel of speakers – see picture below, and will revert with the brief write up of the event soon. Here below we bring you verbatim the keynote speech by Sarah Kenny, BMT’s CEO. She was warmly applauded by the 200 strong audience:

Good afternoon everyone,

I am delighted to be here today, to kick off what...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/15/bmts-ceo-sarah-kenny-speech-on-ocean-opportunities/

What are the development opportunities for ports?

Ahead of UK Ports Conference, on 4-5 June in London, Rosa Rotko, Project Director Energy Transformation at Mott MacDonald shares some thoughts on the current development opportunities for ports.

What are the development opportunities for ports currently? How can ports respond to maximise these? 

Many ports are becoming major energy hubs, for example to support manufacturing and shipping of energy assets, to provide land for power generation or hydrogen production, or to facilitate shore...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/15/what-are-the-development-opportunities-for-ports/

Nor-Shipping 2025 Thought Leader interview – Captain Ammar Al Shaiba, CEO – Maritime & Shipping Cluster, AD Ports Group

Captain Ammar Al Shaiba, CEO of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster

Shipping’s one-stop shop open for business

Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, has sights set on being recognised as a true industry powerhouse, enabling trade across segments, corridors and continents with a comprehensive range of services, assets and areas of expertise. Captain Ammar Al Shaiba, CEO of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, explains how the ‘new look’...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/15/nor-shipping-2025-thought-leader-interview-captain-ammar-al-shaiba-ceo-maritime-shipping-cluster-ad-ports-group/

Panamanian Seafarer employment sees 12% growth in early 2025

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has announced a 12% rise in employment contracts for Panamanian seafarers during the first four months of 2025 a promising result attributed to the strategic efforts led by the Seafarer Recruitment Committee.

During the closing session of the Committee’s 17th meeting, Felipe Arias, Acting Director General of Seafarers (DGGM), reaffirmed the PMA’s steadfast commitment to generating quality employment within the maritime, logistics, and port sectors. He...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/14/panamanian-seafarer-employment-sees-12-growth-in-early-2025/

Essential new guidance on the role of tugs in firefighting at sea

The British Tugowners Association (BTA) is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural guide on the Use of Tugs in Firefighting at its Annual Conference in Belfast. This comprehensive new guide marks a significant contribution to maritime safety and emergency preparedness, offering industry-standard guidance for tug operators.

Recent events in the Humber have spotlighted the vital role of towage vessels in responding to marine incidents. Several tugs played a key role in the emergency...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/08/essential-new-guidance-on-the-role-of-tugs-in-firefighting-at-sea/

Dialogue with Commissioner for Apostolos Tzitzikostas at the centre of this year’s ESPO Conference in Thessaloniki

Apostolos Tzitzikostas

On 7, 8 and 9 May, the European Port Community has been gathering in Thessaloniki for its General Assembly and the 21st edition of the ESPO Conference.

On the evening of May 7th, just before the official opening of the ESPO Conference 2025, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Mr. Apostolos Tzitzikostas held a high-level meeting with ESPO’sChair Ansis Zeltiņš, Vice Chair Gerardo Landaluce and ESPO Secretary General Isabelle Ryckbost. The meeting...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/08/dialogue-with-commissioner-for-apostolos-tzitzikostas-at-the-centre-of-this-years-espo-conference-in-thessaloniki/

Athens to host high level ‘Shaping the Future of Shipping’ Summit in June

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https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/07/athens-to-host-high-level-shaping-the-future-of-shipping-summit-in-june/

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