New EU and British sanctions are based on false claims of missile transfers to Russia and are “unjustified,” Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Tuesday.
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UK Tightens Grip on Iran with New Sanctions Targeting Shipping and Aviation Sectors
The UK government on Monday announced a new round of sanctions targeting key Iranian entities in the shipping and aviation sectors, part of a broader international effort to disrupt the…
Britain Bets Big on Subsea Links to Fuel Europe’s Energy Future
(Bloomberg) — Energy regulator Ofgem approved five new subsea power links from Great Britain to the continent and Ireland as the country seeks to profit from a boom in wind…
https://gcaptain.com/britain-bets-big-on-subsea-links-to-fuel-europes-energy-future/
Britain’s Pacific Pivot: Starmer’s Bold Plan to Counter China’s Maritime Moves
(Bloomberg) — The UK plans to step up its naval activity in the Pacific, including more joint fishing patrols, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks to show support for US-led…
https://gcaptain.com/britains-pacific-pivot-starmers-bold-plan-to-counter-chinas-maritime-moves/
Damaged MV Ruby to Dock at Great Yarmouth Amid Concerns Over Explosive Cargo
The MV Ruby, a cargo ship carrying a significant amount of potentially explosive fertilizer, is set to dock at the Port of Great Yarmouth on Monday, October 28, Peel Ports…
https://gcaptain.com/damaged-mv-ruby-to-dock-at-great-yarmouth-amid-concerns-over-explosive-cargo/
Propelling wind propulsion to the next level
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GT Wings, a UK-based wind propulsion company, has been awarded a $274,500 USD grant from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) through the Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund. This funding … |
https://maritime-professionals.com/propelling-wind-propulsion-to-the-next-level/
UK Warns Russia’s Black Sea Port Attacks Put Global Food Security at Risk
(Bloomberg) — An increase in Russian attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure in recent weeks threatens food shipments to destinations from Gaza to southern Africa, the UK warned. British intelligence has…
https://gcaptain.com/uk-warns-russias-black-sea-port-attacks-put-global-food-security-at-risk/
UK Cracking Down on ‘Dubious’ Oil Tankers in the English Channel
The UK government has announced stringent measures targeting the so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers operating with questionable insurance. The move comes as part of broader efforts to enforce sanctions…
https://gcaptain.com/uk-cracking-down-on-dubious-oil-tankers-in-the-english-channel/
UK Government Introduces New Employment Rights Bill to Strengthen Seafarer Protections
The UK government has unveiled a draft Employment Rights Bill aimed at enhancing protections for seafarers, a move welcomed by UK-based maritime union Nautilus International. The bill, set to be…
SS Richard Montgomery: The Ticking Time Bomb Beneath the Thames Estuary
Off the coast of Sheerness in Kent, England, lies one of the world’s most dangerous shipwrecks. The SS Richard Montgomery, a US Liberty Ship built in 1943 during World War…
https://gcaptain.com/ss-richard-montgomery-the-ticking-time-bomb-beneath-the-thames-estuary/