Regulatory Hurdles Hampering Drone Uptake
Development of regulatory, safety framework is slowing down the uptake of UAS technology.
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Twelve Indian seafarers are closer to going home after a Scottish court agreed to the sale of the Malaviya Seven, ...
read more →More Focus Needed on Post-Brexit Possible Delays at Borders
The British Ports Association (BPA) said that more focus is needed on the likely impacts - such as delays at ...
read more →UK Chamber: EU Ports at Risk amid Brexit
The UK Chamber of Shipping has warned that Brexit would have a wide impact on European ports saying that “the ...
read more →UK Chamber Calls for Improvements in Shipping Safety
The UK’s shipping industry needs to undergo another step change to radically improve its safety culture, ...
read more →Nautilus Questions UK Chamber's Neutral Stance on Brexit
Nautilus International, the UK-based global trade union representing maritime professionals, is criticizing the UK ...
read more →UK Urged to Form New Free Trade Commission Due to Brexit
As the British people made a decision to leave the European Union, the UK should consider establishing a new Free ...
read more →Govt Asked to Increase Funds for UK Maritime Workforce
As the numbers of British seafarers seem to be in decline, the government in Scotland and in Whitehall has been ...
read more →UK Owned Tonnage Drops despite Rise in Registered Fleet
The UK registered trading fleet has increased for the first time in four years, rising by 8%, however, the figures ...
read more →Tangible Reform of UK Ship Register Needed
The government of the United Kingdom needs to deliver “real and tangible reform” of the UK Ship Register, UK ...
read more →UK Chamber of Shipping: Closer Union Is Distracting
As a response to the negative impact of the European Union’s regulations on the UK’s shipping industry, ...
read more →Jury Still Out on Brexit's Impact on Maritime Industry
Findings of a survey published by the UK Chamber of Shipping show that 65% of the global maritime industry ...
read more →UK Poised for Maritime Growth
The UK wants more ships to be registered under the British flag and has proposed measures to make that a reality in ...
read more →UK Flag Will Die without Substantial Reforms
The way the UK shipping register is administrated needs urgent reform or the red ensign will die, an industry ...
read more →UK: Corporation Tax Cut Huge Boost for Investment
The global shipping industry will sit up and take notice of cuts to corporation tax, which are expected to be a ...
read more →Exit Checks at Ferry Points Hassle for Passengers
Passengers leaving the UK by ferry for the mainland Europe will be subject to a passport check, which will be ...
read more →UK Seafarers Unprotected from Unfair Competition
A new report from maritime specialists at Cardiff University into UK seafarers has found ineffective enforcement of ...
read more →Falling Piracy Figures Hide Worrying Trends
The UK Chamber of Shipping has warned that a significant drop in Somali based piracy should not mask significant ...
read more →Platten: Shipping Crucial in Scotland’s Healing Process
The shipping industry needs to play a significant role in that healing process in Scotland, Guy Platten, Chief ...
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