News and Knowledge

03/01/2023

A Guide to Chemical Cargo Segregation

Segregation is an important part of avoiding the contamination of chemical cargoes. In this article, Brookes Bell examines the details of segregation and the additional measures...

23/12/2022

Brookes Bell working on mitigating battery fire risks at sea

Brookes Bell is heavily involved in an industry-wide effort to manage the risk of lithium-ion battery fires by providing practical guidance to shipowners and managers, particularly...

22/12/2022

Dedicated to the maritime industry

An interview with Ivan Todorov

19/12/2022

First ‘Freeports’ Launched in the UK

The UK Government has announced the launch of the first ‘Freeports’ in Plymouth, Solent, and Teesside. The Freeports will receive up to £25m in funding to spur growth and...

14/12/2022

The M.V. Falmouth Bay Incident: What Happened ?

The humble container has transformed both shipping and global trade. But, it hasn’t eliminated the dangers and risks of transporting cargoes at sea. But, as one particular incident...

12/12/2022

The Importance of Samples in Chemical Cargo Disputes

When it comes to the successful resolution of chemical cargo disputes, samples play a crucially important role. In the following article, Brookes Bell takes an in-depth look at the...

08/12/2022

Enhanced optimism improves seafarers' happiness

Human beings need to have access to our natural habitat. It is especially true for crew working in the shipping industry, working long hours with limited access to see family and...

02/12/2022

The World’s Longest ‘Green Corridor’ Takes a Step Closer to Reality

Thanks to the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Port of Rotterdam, what has been dubbed the world’s...

25/11/2022

Adoption of DCSA Standards to Accelerate Thanks to New Collaboration

The digitalisation of container shipping has received a boost thanks to the announcement of a new collaboration between the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) and the...

24/11/2022

World’s Largest Hybrid Ship to Begin Operation in 2024

Brittany Ferries has announced that it will be bringing the world’s largest hybrid ship, the Saint-Malo, into operation in 2024 on a route between France and England on the St Malo...