Maritime Defence & Security News
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) Modern Slavery Statement
Following the publication of the first UK Government Modern Slavery Statement in March 2020, the MOD has on 25th November 2021 published its first annual departmental Modern Slavery Statement. The statement provides more granular detail about the actions the department has taken during the financial year to tackle modern slavery in MOD operations and supply chains, and allows the public to see how the MOD are implementing anti-slavery policies, mitigating risks and tracking progress.
National Shipbuilding Strategy Dinner
SMI Green Maritime Survey reveals big uptick in maritime engineering firms embracing decarbonisation
Our recent Green Maritime Survey reported a big increase in the number of companies embracing the decarbonisation agenda.The survey paints a picture of positive change in the industry with 85pc actioning green initiatives, two thirds actively involved in green research and developing green technologies and 78pc running incentives for staff to lower their environmental impact.
Net Zero Strategy - Maritime
BAE Systems joins Diversity in Maritime Charter during Inclusion Week
BAE Systems has joined the Diversity in Maritime Charter, showing commitment to increasing the diversity of its workforce and building diversity and inclusion into its processes, practices, policies, systems, and training.
Lloyd’s Register and UK P&I Club launch new and improved Port State Control pocket checklist mobile app
Lloyd’s Register (LR) and UK P&I Club have released a new and improved Port State Control (PSC) checklist app. The app helps ensure that ship personnel are trained in how to inspect, maintain and operate life-saving equipment, and that equipment is ready for use at all times
Babcock cuts steel for Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate HMS VENTURER at Rosyth
Babcock, the aerospace, defence and security company, was joined by UK Secretary of State for Defence and Shipbuilding Tsar, Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP to cut the first steel for the first of the Royal Navy’s five new Type 31 frigates, HMS VENTURER.
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