Daily Briefings

Day 1 (click to read)

Welcome to the inaugural #MaritimeUKWeek - packed full of interesting and thought-provoking events. Keep an eye out for news and other announcements, too. The week is a real opportunity to shine a spotlight on the maritime sector, its role and future. There are events being held across the country, from Liverpool and London, to Southampton. 

Each day we'll highlight what's on, look back at the previous day and flag events coming up. We know you're all busy people, so we'll trawl through the back catalogue to bring you our pick of the articles and comment pieces that you may have missed!  

We look forward to seeing you across the week!

Day 2 (click to read)

Last night saw the London launch of the Women in Maritime Charter (more info below), and today sees the launch of London International Shipping Week 2019. 

The DfT produced a short video to accompany the event, featuring women from across the sector, talking about what a career in maritime means to them. You can see it below.

Throughout Maritime UK Week, commercial officers from the UK's embassies and high commissions across the world are being briefed on the latest developments in UK maritime capability. Today they are in the West Midlands.

We're continuing to share articles from the archive. Today's is about the significant economic opportunity presented by the 'blue economy', and what the UK is doing to capitalise upon these emerging opportunities. 

Day 3 (click to read)

It’s Day 3 of #MaritimeUKWeek! Last night, the countdown to #LISW19 began. Guests attending a reception at Norton Rose Fulbright heard that the theme for London International Shipping Week, to be held in September 2019 will be 'international trade in a changing world'.  

What's on the agenda today? New research into Ports and Air Quality by UKMPG, the ICS Open Day and BPA's Parliamentary Reception. 

The London School of Shipping is also launched today. Run by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, London’s shipping community and leading broking houses have been involved in the design of the School, having long-called for an officially-supported teaching centre in London. 

Throughout Maritime UK Week, commercial officers from the UK's embassies and high commissions across the world are being briefed on the latest developments in UK maritime capability. Today they are at Norton Rose Fulbright with Maritime London members to focus on maritime professional services. 

We're continuing to share articles from the archive. Today's is about the unique role that maritime can play in driving growth in the UK's coastal communities, and what is needed to realise that potential. 

Day 5 (click to read)

Yesterday saw events in Liverpool and London. In Liverpool, Mersey Maritime and the MNTB held a series of events looking at the future of the rating, followed by the Northern launch for the #WomenInMaritime Charter. In London a naming ceremony was held for the Sea Cadets' new yacht and also a seminar on the future of UK-India maritime trade. 

What's on the agenda today? The Southampton Boat Show gets underway, Maritime London and Berenberg discuss IMO's 2020 regulations and competitors participate in the OSCAR Dragon Boat Race, 

Throughout Maritime UK Week, commercial officers from the UK's embassies and high commissions across the world are being briefed on the latest developments in UK maritime capability. Today they are attending the Southampton Boat Show to focus on the leisure marine industry. 

We're continuing to share articles from the archive. Today's is about the opportunities for the UK’s maritime sector to be found across the Commonwealth.