News and Knowledge

27/11/2023

Students Set New Electric Boat Speed Record

The electrification of the maritime industry continues apace (literally) with the news that a team of students from Princeton University have set a new speed record with their ‘Big...

24/11/2023

WSC Introduces the World's First 'Whale Chart' to Aid Safe Navigation

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has introduced the world's first Whale Chart to help minimise accidental collisions between ships and whales.

23/11/2023

HMM Makes $1 Billion Diversification Into Bulkers

In an attempt to somewhat shield itself from the fluctuating fortunes of the container sector, Korean shipping giant HMM has invested $1 billion to diversify further into the bulk...

20/11/2023

Brookes Bell expands US team with new appointments.

Brookes Bell, the leading multi-disciplinary technical and scientific consultancy for the marine and energy sectors, has expanded its team in the United States with two new hires...

17/11/2023

Brookes Bell Singapore – going from strength to strength

Asia’s position as the beating heart of the global maritime industry continues to become more pronounced as vessels use critical shipping lanes across the continent to connect East...

16/11/2023

Brookes Bell picks up Technology and Innovation Award for its Corrosion Mapping Service

Brookes Bell, the world’s leading multi-disciplinary technical and scientific consultancy for the marine and energy sectors, has received the Technology and Innovation Award from...

15/11/2023

Meet The Team: Kim Chua

From New Zealand to the UK and now in Singapore, Kim Chua’s experience as a metallurgist has seen her become one of the leading corrosion and metal failure experts in the industry...

14/11/2023

BIMCO Adopts New CII Clause for Voyage Charter Parties

International shipping association BIMCO has adopted a new CII clause for voyage charter parties as a means of improving collaboration between shipowners and charterers to assist...

13/11/2023

WSC Seeks to Prevent Container Fires With Cargo Screening Programme

With fires on containerships increasing - and a worrying number of these resulting in casualties and total losses - the World Shipping Council is seeking to introduce a new ‘Cargo...

10/11/2023

Peel Ports Expands Liverpool Steel Terminal

A surge in demand for the export and import of steel has resulted in Peel Ports extending its dedicated steel terminal at the Port of Liverpool.