News, Events & Press Releases

National Maritime’s first Investinblue conference

More than a year in the planning, National Maritime’s first Investinblue conference attracted thousands of visitors to Liverpool’s Exhibition Centre for a two-day event showcasing major developments in the maritime sector.

London Tilbury Seafarers Centre Re-Opens Offering 24-hour access

The London Tilbury Seafarers Centre, which now offers a new 24-hour lounge for seafarers after a major refurbishment programme, was officially reopened today (15th July 2016) by Port of London... Read More

Deputy Mayor of London Welcomes the Thames Vision

London’s Deputy Mayor for Transport, Val Shawcross CBE has welcomed the launch today (Monday, 4 July 2016) of the Thames Vision, a framework for developing greater use of the Thames... Read More

All UK Local Councils urged to fly the Red Ensign on Merchant Navy Day, 3 September

All local councils throughout the UK are being invited to support a campaign to raise public awareness of ‘island nation’ Britain’s dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers.

MINISTER ISSUES RALLYING CALL FOR INVESTMENT IN THE UK’S MARITIME SECTOR

INVESTINBLUE delegates told that “industry is absolutely critical to the British economy” . Government minister Anna Soubry has heaped praise on Britain’s marine and maritime sectors and urged international businesses to invest in “the UK’s world-leading infrastructure and expertise”.

Seafarers Awareness Week events take shape across the UK

With two weeks to go, Seafarers Awareness Week 2016 is shaping up to be the biggest campaign yet, since its inception by the charity Seafarers UK in 2010.

Thames marine training and skills to be stepped-up as academy launches

Marine training on the River Thames is to receive a major boost with the launch of a new skills organisation that will support crew training and development on the UK’s busiest waterway.

PLA’s £7million boat does the trick after storm damage closes pier temporarily

A busy London pier that was shut briefly after Storm Katie struck was reopened thanks to a new tidal Thames superboat.

Press Release – Investinblue to hold ‘stormy’ debate during IFB2016

Day one of Investinblue, (15-16th June) will include an interactive, industry lead, panel debate, highlighting the environmental challenges faced by the maritime industry.

PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY LOOKING TO EXPAND ITS TEAM OF MARINE PILOTS

The Port of London Authority (PLA) is recruiting twelve new pilots this year to respond to increased traffic on the Thames. The PLA is looking for candidates with a Class 1 Unlimited Certificate of Competency.