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11/12/2024

UK to Donate £120m for Maritime Aid to Ukraine

The United Kingdom has announced it will donate an additional 120 million pounds towards the Maritime Capability Coalition.

09/12/2024

MSC to Acquire Majority Stake in Wilson Sons

Container giant, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), to pay $768 million for a majority stake in the Brazilian towage provider and terminal operator, Wilson Sons.

05/12/2024

Mitsubishi Heavy Launches New Satellite Technology to Track Dark Ships

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched satellite technology, AIRIS, to monitor the dark fleet across the globe.

28/11/2024

The Role of an Expert Witness in Maritime Arbitration: Insights from Marcelo Rodrigues

At Brookes Bell, our team of expert witnesses cover an extensive range of maritime disciplines. Dr Marcelo Rodrigues, a Senior Scientist based in our Liverpool office, is a...

27/11/2024

Fires at Sea: The Hidden Dangers of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have become an integral part of modern life, powering everything from mobile phones and household appliances to electric vehicles (EVs) and energy...

26/11/2024

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25/11/2024

Brookes Bell celebrates win for Liverpool John Moores University at 2024 Mersey Maritime Industry Awards

The annual Mersey Maritime Industry Awards (MMIA) took place in late October and Brookes Bell were proud to once again be a part of an event that celebrates everything about the...

22/11/2024

The History of Container Shipping

In the 1950s the world changed forever. On the face of it, it was an innocuous, seemingly underwhelming change. But, it was a change that has had profound economic, political and...

29/10/2024

Warranty and paint claims lead the way for superyacht cases

In the dynamic landscape of marine and engineering consultancy, the challenges faced by clients are as varied as the sectors and vessels we serve. At Brookes Bell, we pride...