Britain is concerned by China’s “dangerous and destabilizing” activity in the South China Sea, British foreign minister David Lammy said on Monday.
https://gcaptain.com/uk-concerned-by-chinese-activity-in-south-china-sea-says-foreign-minister/
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US Merchant Marine Oil Tanker In Flames Off UK
Off the East Yorkshire coast, a grave incident is unfolding where the U.S.-flagged oil tanker MV Stena Immaculate loaded with jet fuel, a ship designated critical to US national security in the Department…
https://gcaptain.com/us-merchant-marine-oil-tanker-in-flames-off-uk/
UK Government Invests in Scotland’s First Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Port
The UK government has announced a major investment of over £55.7 million (USD $70.5 million) to transform the Port of Cromarty Firth in Scotland into the country’s first facility capable of…
UK Announces Major Reforms to Offshore Wind Development, Targets 50GW by 2030
The UK government unveiled sweeping reforms to accelerate offshore wind development, aiming to streamline planning processes and enhance investment certainty in the renewable energy sector. The UK, which already hosts…
https://gcaptain.com/uk-announces-major-reforms-to-offshore-wind-development-targets-50gw-by-2030/
UK Ship Master Gets Suspended Sentence, Company Fined £180,000 in Fatal Baltic Sea Collision
A UK ship master and management company have received sentences at Southampton Crown Court for a fatal 2021 collision that claimed two lives off Sweden’s coast, highlighting systemic failures in…
UK Launches £200 Million ‘Bonus’ to Boost Offshore Wind Development and Maritime Jobs
The UK government has unveiled a major initiative to accelerate offshore wind development while supporting maritime and industrial communities, offering up to £200 million in financial incentives for developers who…
Russia Says it Does Not Threaten Undersea Cables After UK Raises Alarm
LONDON, Jan 24 (Reuters) – The Russian Embassy in London said that Russia posed no threat to undersea cables in Britain and other NATO countries, after UK defence minister John Healey accused Moscow of “malign…
https://gcaptain.com/russia-says-it-does-not-threaten-undersea-cables-after-uk-raises-alarm/
Hybrid Warfare: Russian Spy Ship in English Channel Highlights Escalating Risks
The Royal Navy’s recent interception of the Russian spy ship Yantar in the English Channel marks the latest development in a series of incidents underscoring the growing threat of hybrid warfare at…
https://gcaptain.com/hybrid-warfare-russian-spy-ship-in-english-channel-highlights-escalating-risks/
Russia Says It Will Counter Any UK-Ukraine Cooperation In Sea of Azov
MOSCOW, Jan 18 (Reuters) – The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday Ukraine and Britain “had no room” for cooperation in the Sea of Azov, commenting on a new 100-year partnership agreement…
https://gcaptain.com/russia-says-it-will-counter-any-uk-ukraine-cooperation-in-sea-of-azov/
UK Issues Safety Warning After Three Fatal Dive Boat Accidents in Red Sea
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has raised serious concerns about the safety of Egyptian dive boats operating in the Red Sea following a series of tragic accidents that…
https://gcaptain.com/uk-issues-safety-warning-after-three-fatal-dive-boat-accidents-in-red-sea/