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Xue Xu

Welcome to the MarRI-UK weekly roundup!

Please note that the next MarRI-UK Weekly Roundup will be on 1 June.

This week’s MarRI-UK round up highlights a dynamic period for the UK and global maritime sector, spanning innovation, policy, and geopolitical developments. Regulatory uncertainty is in focus, with FuelEU Maritime calculation errors posing significant financial exposure. Offshore wind and clean maritime continue to advance despite fluctuating demand signals, while defence collaboration, particularly on Global Combat Ship programmes, intensifies. At the same time, geopolitical tensions, notably in the Middle East, are influencing energy security, supply chains, and investment decisions, reinforcing the need for resilience and coordinated action across industry and government.

This week’s highlight

  • The 9th MTPC will be held at University of Strathclyde, Glasgow on 15-17 June 2026.
  • Join MarRI-UK, NSO and SMI at Seawork this year for an exclusive first look at the UK Maritime Roadmap and Shipbuilding Strategy
  • FuelEU Maritime calculation error exposes operators to millions in unintended penalties Read more
  • War in Iran Makes Europe Spring Into Action on Offshore Wind; Industry, Governments and NATO Meet in Madrid Read more
  • Norway has joined the navies of the UK, Canada, and Australia to forge a formidable future Global Combat Ship partnership Read more
  • Report highlights Denmark’s maritime innovation weaknesses Read more
  • Horizon Europe European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2026 Cohort Visit to Brussels Express your interest now
  • UK–India FTA Roadshow 2026 Express of interest

MarRI-UK Member’s and Partner’s News

  • (24/04) Babcock brings together UK SMEs to support their approach for replacing the British Army’s legacy Land Rover fleet Read more

UK Maritime

  • (01/05) Leadership change ahead at Scotland’s key offshore wind freeport Read more
  • (01/05) Clarksons builds Americas footprint with Serpac deal Read more
  • (29/04) RWE Inks New PPA for Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Read more
  • (29/04) First Sea Lord Speech at RUSI Read more
  • (29/04) Cadeler Mobilises Wind Ally, Wind Orca for Hornsea 3 Foundation Installation Read more
  • (29/04) TT Club extends war risk cover for containers on land in Middle East Read more
  • (29/04) Platform that turns ocean temperature differences into electricity installed in Spain Read more
  • (29/04) North Sea skillset seen as answer to UK construction labour crunch Read more
  • (28/04) EnergyPathways Launches Offshore Wind-Linked Compressed Air Energy Storage Project Read more
  • (27/04) What the Defence RTIC reveals about the UK’s defence sector Read more
  • (2704) Geotechnical Investigations to Soon Start at Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm Site Read more

Newly added Funding Opportunities – access the full list via MarRI-UK: Maritime Funding Opportunities

Events Highlight

Publication

  • UK Defence ESG Charter Annual Report Read more
  • AUKUS: Eighth Report of Session 2024–26 Read more
  • LR Case Study: Next-Generation Feeder Development: A Future-Ready Design Pathway Read more
  • ICS Leadership Insights April 2026 Read more

Global Maritime News

Offshore Renewable Energy

  • (29/04) Ocean Winds’ First Offshore Wind Farm in France Completed, Moves into Full Operation Read more
  • (29/04) Fugro lands geotechnical contract for Taiwan offshore wind farm Read more
  • (29/04) Vineyard Wind deal set to save $1.4bn on electricity bills for Massachusetts customers Read more
  • (28/04) Taihan to make and install submarine cables for South Korean solar power plants Read more
  • (28/04) EnBW Awards Offshore Wind Subsea Inspection Contracts to RS Diving Read more
  • (28/04) Trump administration pays $900m to scrap two more offshore wind projects Read more
  • (27/04) Jan De Nul Installs Export Cables for Taiwan’s Fengmiao 1 Offshore Wind Farm Read more
  • (27/04) EIB Greenlights EUR 700 Million for Gennaker Offshore Wind Farm Read more
  • (24/04) Stillstrom Unveils New Standalone Monopile-Based Offshore Charging Tech Read more
  • (24/04) Texas company to start archaeological survey for US East Coast offshore wind project Read more

Clean Maritime

  • (01/05) Demand for Low-Carbon Shipping Has Fallen, but Long-Term Value Persists Read more
  • (01/05) BIMCO rolls out first CO2 shipping charter party Read more
  • (30/04) ABS and PIL ink MoU on verifying emissions reductions Read more
  • (29/04) Mexico kicks-off IMO NZF debate Read more
  • (28/04) World’s first ammonia port-to-ship bunkering for dual-fuel gas carrier wraps up in Korea Read more
  • (27/04) PIL and PSA launch Singapore’s first green transhipment shipping service Read more
  • (27/04) Elemental forces set to collide in IMO NZF battle Read more
  • (24/04) Two ammonia-fueled ammonia carriers to sport Wärtsilä systems in 2027 Read more
  • (24/04) Hydrogen-fueled AUV breaks range expectations with 2,000-kilometer subsea run Read more

Nuclear Energy

  • (01/05) Fuel loading begins at Changjiang 3 Read more
  • (30/04) Pilot operation completed of fuel with minor actinides Read more
  • (30/04) Grid connection requested for US fusion power plant Read more
  • (30/04) Canada announces new nuclear strategy and microreactor initiative Read more
  • (30/04) Belgian government in talks to take over nuclear power plants Read more
  • (29/04) Rostekhnadzor approves Kursk II’s first unit’s readiness Read more
  • (29/04) US NRC clears St Lucie 1 and 2 for 80-years operation Read more
  • (29/04) US research reactor first to produce electricity Read more
  • (29/04) First unit at San’ao enters commercial operation Read more
  • (28/04) Flushing of safety systems begins for Kudankulam unit 3 Read more
  • (28/04) USA completes final deliveries for ITER’s central solenoid Read more
  • (28/04) Hot tests completed at second San’ao unit Read more
  • (28/04) Fuel loading begins for Bangladesh’s first nuclear power plant Read more
  • (27/04) French nuclear supply chain boosting capacity Read more
  • (27/04) Funding pledge and tributes paid at Chernobyl anniversary Read more
  • (27/04) Stellaria, CEA to consider experimental MSR at Cadarache Read more
  • (24/04) US Air Force announces selections for microreactor deployments Read more
  • (24/04) Operating licence issued for Bangladesh’s first nuclear power unit Read more

Ports

Navy

  • (29/04) US Navy’s last Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class destroyer starts sea trials Read more
  • (29/04) LIG, Magellan Aerospace, and Hanwha Ocean forge alliance to work on CPSP Read more
  • (29/04) Fincantieri and KAYO launch JV to build and maintain Albanian Navy’s fleet Read more
  • (29/04) Irving Shipbuilding launches Canadian Coast Guard’s AOPS CCGS Donjek Read more
  • (29/04) Steel cut for Polish Navy’s third and final Miecznik frigate Read more
  • (28/04) HII to provide TTLR system for US Navy submarines Read more
  • (28/04) French Navy hires Kongsberg to deliver ship bridge simulation systems Read more
  • (28/04) Canadian Coast Guard’s first AOPS nears launching Read more
  • (27/04) US Navy’s newest Virginia-class sub USS Idaho enters service Read more
  • (27/04) TKMS inks deal with Brazil for second batch of Tamandaré-class frigates Read more
  • (27/04) Ike back at sea following major overhaul, where is the US Navy sending its next carrier? Read more

Global Shipping & Newbuild

  • (30/04) OOCL orders a dozen dual-fuel LNG box ships Read more
  • (30/04) Euroseas in fresh China newbuild move Read more
  • (29/04) CMT confirms bulker newbuild pair at Beihai Shipbuilding Read more
  • (29/04) CULines books four newbuilds at Huangpu Wenchong Read more
  • (29/04) Mercuria steps up fleet push with four bulker newbuilds Read more
  • (29/04) South Korea binds shipbuilding and shipping in new national industrial strategy Read more
  • (29/04) Newbuilding Orders Picking Up Pace in the Wet Sector Read more
  • (28/04) COSCO-linked Shanghai Time orders trio of bulkers at Nantong Xiangyu Read more
  • (28/04) Fujian Highton ramps up MPP push with fresh newbuilds Read more
  • (28/04) CMT returns to Qingdao Beihai for newcastlemax brace Read more
  • (28/04) Yangzijiang Maritime expands orderbook with 10-ship newbuild deal Read more
  • (28/04) Tainted bunkers in Asia add to shipowners’ woes amid price and supply pressures Read more
  • (28/04) Tanker markets tip into oversupply with ballast surge Read more
  • (27/04) China Merchants Energy Shipping books eight containerships Read more
  • (27/04) Enesel pivots back to bulk with capesize newbuilds in China Read more
  • (27/04) Container shipping’s ‘long covid’ reshapes capacity Read more
  • (25/04) Dry Bulk Shipping: Australian Iron Ore Exports On the Rise Read more
  • (24/04) Panama Canal auction slots more than double in price Read more

Smart Maritime

  • (30/04) Orca AI and Samsung Heavy team up to speed autonomous shipping push Read more
  • (29/04) Van Oord’s first sea-going USV makes multi-day offshore debut Read more
  • (29/04) Smart Ship Hub: Digitalisation now a necessity, not a choice Read more
  • (29/04) Digitalisation at Sea: Opportunities and Risks Read more
  • (27/04) Saronic, Taiwan’s NCSIST partner on autonomous surface vessels and technologies Read more

Other news

  • (01/05) Shipping Interrupted: Tracing the Impact of Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz Read more
  • (01/05) Kids give their take on ships of the future Read more
  • (01/05) Why fire safety training at sea must go further Read more
  • (30/04) Suez Canal to benefit from Hormuz chaos Read more
  • (30/04) ONE full year profit down 92%, Q4 in the black Read more
  • (30/04) Sweden confiscates bulk carrier accused of carrying stolen Ukrainian grain Read more
  • (30/04) FMC issues record $45.6m reparations ruling against OOCL Read more
  • (29/04) Is this the only container ship trading through Strait of Hormuz? Read more
  • (29/04) Mission to Seafarers launches shore-based wellbeing index Read more
  • (29/04) Up to $9B nearshore project on Arctic’s horizon with Polar LNG unleashing Alaska’s gas Read more
  • (29/04) Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation Q1 profits up 207% Read more
  • (28/04) Ireland and Spain formalize plan to explore electricity interconnection Read more
  • (28/04) Japanese VLCC transits Strait of Hormuz Read more
  • (28/04) DDW Offshore sells anchor handler for $23m Read more
  • (28/04) Freedom of navigation non-negotiable – IMO Secretary-General Read more
  • (27/04) Equinor picks up permit for drilling ops with Transocean rig Read more
  • (27/04) Trapped and forgotten: seafarers endure mounting toll in Gulf stand-off Read more
  • (27/04) Qatar LNG faces long road back after unprecedented disruption Read more
  • (27/04) Somali piracy warning as second ship hijacked Read more
  • (25/04) The Strait After the Ceasefire Seven Weeks of Data from the Gulf’s Only Maritime Exit Read more
  • (24/04) EU’s 20th sanctions batch tightens grip on Russia’s oil, gas, LNG and shadow fleet spheres with 632 vessels blacklisted Read more

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