Tag: UK

As part of its Diversity in Maritime networks, Maritime UK's Pride in Maritime Network held its biggest online meeting ahead of LGBT+ History Month, which heard several initiatives for the months to come, including planning for industry toolkits supporting LGBT+ people.

On 11 February 2021, the revised UK Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) Strategy has come into force, reflecting the energy transition and featuring a range of net zero obligations on the oil and gas industry.

UK Maritime and Coast Guard Agency issued a marine notice to inform owners, ship operators and managers about the latest updates on approved ship recycling facilities.

The Japanese bulk carrier Chise Bulker, was seized by seven migrants while it was off Portland, UK. The seven people believed to be Albanians were arrested, while the vessel was brought in to port in Dorset.

Nautilus reports that from Monday, February 15, all travelers arriving at England from "red list" countries in the last 10 days will be required to quarantine in a hotel, an information announced by UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock.

According to Bloomberg agency, oil majors recently agreed to pay a hefty premium in order to develop the next generation of major British offshore wind farms.

Nautilus International and the International Chamber of Shipping urged UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, to exempt seafarers from quarantine when returning to the UK from 'red list' countries.

The UK MCA informed of the change to the format of STCW Certificates of Competency and Flag State Endorsement / Certificates of Equivalent Competency, including sample images of the new certificates.

The British Ports Association has published the results of a survey of UK ports, unveiling that two thirds of them feel ‘somewhat confident’ about the business outlook for 2021, while a third feel ‘not so confident’.

Following a disappointing 2020, when the pandemic caused sanctioning of offshore projects to dip to $44 billion from $99 billion the year before, offshore sanctioning is expected to rebound to at least $56 billion in 2021 and keep rising to as high as $131 billion in 2023, according to Norwegian intelligence firm Rystad Energy.