UNITED KINGDOM (UK)

Crisis Management and Tourism

Crisis management and tourism are deeply intertwined, a reality that becomes even more apparent during challenging times. Despite the resilience the tourism industry has displayed in recent years, it remains a sensitive product that requires constant vigilance and preparedness, regardless of the economic climate.

This critical message was conveyed to a large group of students from the hospitality sector at Leeds Beckett University, who were eager to learn from industry experts about the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/18/crisis-management-and-tourism/

P&O Ferries: ITF inspectors blocked from checking on crew welfare

Nautilus International and the ITF are calling on the UK government to intervene, after inspectors seeking to ensure the welfare of seafarers were denied access to P&O Ferries vessels in the Port of Dover.

In an almost unprecedented move for the UK, officials at the port yesterday refused to allow inspectors working for the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) to access the vessels. They were visiting the port to investigate welfare issues raised by replacement crew members on P&O...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/20/po-ferries-itf-inspectors-blocked-from-checking-on-crew-welfare/

UK to lead the way in training for autonomous shipping

UK to lead the way in training for autonomous shipping

Katy Ware – Director of Maritime Safety & Standards, Directorate of Maritime Safety & Standards

The UK’s standing as a world-leader in the safe testing and development of autonomous vessels has been further enhanced by a new standards and safety regime to shape the future of training for autonomous shipping globally.

The pioneering new MASSPeople, Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) International Training Standards working group will...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/02/18/uk-to-lead-the-way-in-training-for-autonomous-shipping/

Employment insight – Can businesses force staff to have the Covid-19 vaccine?

Employment insight – Can businesses force staff to have the Covid-19 vaccine?

As the UK’s vaccination programme continues apace, many questions are arising over employers’ obligations and the rights of employees. Partner and head of Penningtons Manches Cooper’s employment team Paul Mander addresses some of the key arguments surrounding the workplace implications of the vaccine.

Much has been written about this issue so I will try to keep what is ultimately a personal assessment brief whilst also...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/02/04/employment-insight-can-businesses-force-staff-to-have-the-covid-19-vaccine/

Rotterdam hopes for a good UK-EU agreement

After the European Parliament voted its consent to the withdrawal agreement, the United Kingdom (UK) officially withdrew from the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020. This will have consequences for trade between Rotterdam and the UK, Port of Rotterdam highlights in its latest release.

Depending on the terms agreed for the new UK-EU relationship, free trade will be impeded to a greater or lesser extent by new formalities, tariffs, quality regulations and environmental standards, according to...

https://container-news.com/rotterdam-hopes-for-a-good-uk-eu-agreement/