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MarRI-UK Maritime Round Up #120
Welcome to the MarRI-UK weekly roundup! Last week’s maritime and energy developments highlighted rising geopolitical and infrastructure risks. Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz underscored vulnerabilities in global shipping and energy supply chains, while moves to tighten IMO ship registration rules signalled stronger enforcement on sanctions evasion. Offshore wind continued to expand, particularly in the…
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MarRI-UK Maritime Round Up #119
Welcome to the MarRI-UK weekly roundup! Last week saw escalating geopolitical risk dominate maritime markets, with a US blockade of Iranian ports triggering Iranian threats of wider disruption and early signs of rerouted trade flows. This raises immediate concerns for energy security, freight volatility, and naval tensions. The UK advanced offshore wind and nuclear ambitions, including…
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MarRI-UK Maritime Round Up #118
Welcome to the MarRI-UK weekly roundup! Last week’s maritime outlook is shaped by evolving security risks, accelerating decarbonisation efforts, and continued investment in UK capability. Ongoing uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz is sustaining pressure on global shipping operations and insurance markets despite a ceasefire. At the same time, the UK is reinforcing its leadership in…
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MarRI-UK Maritime Round Up #117
Welcome to the MarRI-UK weekly roundup! This week highlights a clear shift: maritime is now firmly a national security priority for the UK, spanning shipbuilding, energy, and AI. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz underline how global trade routes can be both monetised and weaponised. At the same time, offshore wind, nuclear (SMRs), and port infrastructure…
