UK & Ireland (Europe) News
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UK Port Traffic Shifts as Global Shipping Disruption Reshapes Freight
New analysis of UK government data suggests freight volumes are being redistributed across the country's ports.
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UK Government Announces Construction of Six New Warships
The UK Government has announced that a minimum of six new warships will be built for the Royal Navy as part of the Defence Investment Plan.
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Northern Introduces Unified Ticket for Trains, Buses & Boats in Cumbria
Northern has announced the introduction of a brand-new ticket that allows passengers to switch between trains, buses and boats in Cumbria.
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Government Proposes Rest Periods, Fairer Pay, Protections for UK Seafarers
Proposals announced by the Government seek to cement proper rest periods, fairer pay and stronger protections for seafarers across the UK.
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UK's First Electric-Propelled Vessel Training Course Approved
The first training course relating to the UK's fleet of electric-propelled vessels has been approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
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Belfast Harbour Launches New Masterplan
Belfast Harbour has launched a brand-new 25‑year Masterplan which sets out £1.3 billion of planned investment.
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UK: Port of Blyth Launches Battleship Wharf Expansion Scheme
The Port of Blyth in the United Kingdom has announced the official launch of its Battleship Wharf Expansion scheme.
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Damen & ABP Sign Contract for New Trailing Suction Grab Hopper Dredger
Damen Shipyards Group and Associated British Ports have signed a contract for the construction of a Trailing Suction Grab Hopper Dredger.
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North Star Acquires Four Service Operation Vessels from Edda Wind
North Star has officially completed the acquisition of four new Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) from Edda Wind.
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UK: GeoPura & Forth Ports to Produce Green Hydrogen at Port of Tilbury
GeoPura and Forth Ports have co-signed a landmark agreement that will see the production of green hydrogen begin at the Port of Tilbury.
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UK Centre for Seabed Mapping to Embark on New Four-Week Survey
The UK Centre for Seabed Mapping (UK CSM) has announced the undertaking of a seabed mapping survey – CSM2026.
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UK Government Extends Seafarer Training Funding for Another Year
The Government has announced an additional year of financial backing for seafarer training within the United Kingdom.
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TUI River Cruises to Introduce Two New-Build Ships in 2028
TUI River Cruises has confirmed plans to introduce two new-build vessels as part of its fleet development programme.
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UK Government Invests £271 Million in Clean Maritime Technology
The UK government has announced 271 million GBP in new funding to support cleaner shipping and strengthen coastal communities across the UK.
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British Marine to Launch BM Academy Digital Training Platform
British Marine has announced the launch of BM Academy, a new digital learning platform for the leisure marine industry.