A dramatic painting showing a famous RNLI rescue attempt has been re-discovered after research showed the setting was north Yorkshire. In the 200th anniversary of the RNLI’s founding, renowned antique dealer Charles Wallrock spotted the Turner-esque artwork for sale.
Ship ahoy!
The first Geest Line ship has docked at Portsmouth after the firm announced it would be returning to the Hampshire port.
Geest in line for Portsmouth return
Eastern Caribbean shipping firm Geest Line is returning to Portsmouth two years after relocating to Dover. The company moved its cargo handling operation to the Kent port due to scheduling difficulties at Portsmouth, which have now been resolved.
Geest Line relocates cargo handling to Dover
Eastern Caribbean shipping firm Geest Line is relocating its south of England cargo handling to Dover following fleet expansion. The company’s move from Portsmouth has been prompted by the need to accommodate revised scheduling times involving the weekend discharge of cargoes. It comes as Geest replaces its fleet of four charter vessels with five larger and newer ships, increasing capacity … Read More
Hackers discover perfect storm in the maritime sector
Britain’s maritime industry needs to embrace the government’s code of practice relating to cyber-security for ships, according to one of the country’s leading experts. Andy Cuff, who heads Computer Network Defence (CND), has warned that vessels are still far too vulnerable to hackers.
Williams Shipping reaches new heights with £250,000 investment
An expanding marine and logistics firm is aiming high after a quarter of a million pound cash injection