Maritime Taskforce News Today

Cash-strapped Sri Lankas navy said Monday it was joining a US-led maritime taskforce to protect international shipping against attacks by Yemens Huthi rebels. Wickramasuriya said the move would add no additional cost as the vessel was already patrolling Sri Lankas vast maritime boundary.

American and French navies have strengthened their presence in the Red Sea to protect vessels from the risk of seizure or attack by the Houthis.

The Australian government has announced plans to build-up a strategic fleet which it says will add resilience to the country’s supply chains

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Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the maritime sector, has welcomed the Royal Yachting Association as the latest organisation to join the Diversity in Maritime Charter. The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is the national governing body for all forms of boating including yacht cruising. The RYA exists to get more people into boating and watersport ...

Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the maritime sector, is delighted to announce Swedish ferry company Stena Line as the second industry sponsor of the Diversity in Maritime Programme. The Diversity in Maritime Programme was launched in May 2020 in response to the Department for Transport’s flagship Maritime 2050 strategy which stated “The maritime workforce ...

Maritime UK celebrates one year of Diversity in Maritime Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the maritime sector, is shining a spotlight on the Diversity in Maritime Programme, one year on from its launch. Diversity in Maritime aims to promote a fair, equal, and inclusive UK maritime sector that embraces diversity and creates a supportive and open environment for all to be able to achieve their potential. The programme works closely with the Maritime Skills Commission to ensure the sector has a ...

Maritime UK welcomes Associated British Ports to the Diversity in Maritime Charter programme Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the maritime sector, has welcomed Associated British Ports (ABP) as the latest business to join the Diversity in Maritime Charter programme. ABP has commenced its Diversity in Maritime Charter journey with two of its regions, Southampton and East Anglia, which have been particularly successful in implementing initiatives to attract a more diverse workforce. Twenty volu...