UK Maritime Services Capability Review 2020 Promoting the UK’s world-class maritime services offer
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Contents
Foreword 4 Introduction to UK maritime services 5 Classification and certification 7 Innovation 8 Maritime consultancy 10 Maritime financial services 12 Maritime law 14 Marine insurance 16 Media, marketing and public relations 18 Naval architects and ship designers 20 Skills and people 22 Shipbroking 24 Security and risk management 26 Ship management 28 Trade bodies and associations 30 Training and education 32 Welfare and performance 34 4 UK Maritime Services | Capability Review 2020
Foreword
Maritime professional services have If we are to maintain and grow our market been at the heart of both the UK’s and share a strong partnership with the London’s economy for centuries, refecting government is vital. This brochure not only the country’s historical role as a leading provides an overview of the sector but maritime and trading nation. As revealed serves as an overt, physical representation in the Maritime London report ‘Catching of the Department for International the Wave – UK maritime professional Trade’s support of it. services competitiveness study’ published by Maritime London in support of the government’s fagship 2050 Strategy Lord Mountevans the sector is worth $6bn GVA, provides Chairman 10,000 skilled jobs and has a 25% share Maritime London of the global market, making the UK the world’s leading provider. While the UK remains the clear leader in maritime professional business services, there is no room for complacency, and it is for this reason that I am heartened by the enhanced support being provided by the Department for International Trade, as we look to promote proactively the unique strength and offer of the sector, around the world. What makes the UK stand out as a provider of maritime professional services, is the unparalleled strength and depth of the UK cluster, and the companies represented in this document are a mere snapshot of the number of specialists in any particular feld. The UK truly is a one-stop for all your commercial management needs. Whether it be chartering, classifcation, insurance, maritime law, the facilitation of fnance or indeed other specialisations, I strongly believe there is no better market in the world to place your business. Furthermore, in an increasingly uncertain commercial shipping environment, the certainty and security provided by the institutions that envelop the UK market give us a unique competitive advantage as we serve the needs of the global commercial feet. UK Maritime Services | Capability Review 2020 5
Introduction to UK maritime services
For centuries the UK has been the home • The UK has a c.25% share of the global of many forms of maritime business. The marine insurance market and employs services these supply span the international 6000. The UK has 70% share of the needs of the industry. World-leading market in offshore energy. companies in areas such as maritime • Eight of the 13 Protection & Indemnity law, insurance, fnance, consultancy Clubs are managed from the UK. and shipbroking, service the global maritime industry. • There are over 400 UK based law frm partners focus on maritime law, more The breadth and diversity throughout the than twice as many as the nearest UK maritime sector is one of its greatest competing centre. strengths, and an unparalleled tradition of excellence in legal, arbitration, insurance, • English law is the global industry standard P&I, shipbroking and fnance makes the UK and the UK boasts unrivalled legal and the frst choice for those in the international judicial expertise on shipping, insurance shipping community seeking maritime and international trade matters. Indeed, business services of the highest quality. 80% of global maritime disputes are arbitrated in London. UK maritime services are supported by a highly skilled pool of expert maritime • Seven of the top 20 shipbroking frms are professionals, with the vast wealth of headquartered in London. knowledge available across the fnancial • Lloyd’s Register is one of the four large sector – in which the City of London leads global classifcation societies which the world. London is home to the leading between them class over 70% of source of market information on the trading the global feet. and settlement of physical and fnancial The UK is the third largest location for shipping derivatives in the Baltic Exchange, • third party ship management and is home with the majority of the Exchange’s members to V Group, the world’s largest provider. based in London. The professional maritime services The interaction between the various • sector is estimated to employ 10,000 professions is a key advantage, enabling UK consultants provide vital expertise to quick and expert solutions to shipping related support shipping the world over. challenges. This cross pollination and the maritime eco-system surrounding it, ensures • UK maritime Training and education is that in a competitive market the UK culture of regarded as the gold standard. excellence ensures that clients can access the innovative, trusted and respected expertise they need. With companies possessing “Heritage, diversity, skilled people, real understanding and a deep knowledge a close network and excellence all of the industry. shape the UK maritime services offer.”
Sean Moloney Shipping Innovation Ltd 6 UK Maritime Services | Capability Review 2020
The Department for International Trade (DIT) The plan aims to: has developed a 5-year plan promoting the • Support the UK maritime sector to UK’s world class global maritime offer. capture signifcant global market share The plan was developed with industry to in important technologies to improve the promote and access global opportunities for environmental performance of the global products, services and investments of the maritime feet. UK’s maritime sector. It presents collaborative • Help the UK maritime sector become measures and commitments from both DIT an acknowledged world-leader in the and the industry focussed on supporting the adoption of digital technologies and UK’s maritime exports. associated business services, including legal and insurance services for autonomous vessels. “Supporting the UK Maritime services sector to secure exports • Promote the UK’s strong capability in maritime science globally. and win business abroad.” • Maintain the UK’s number one position The Department of for maritime services against increasing International Trade global competition. The plan’s focus areas include: • Autonomous vessels • Digital shipping • Green shipping • Marine science • Maritime services These were highlighted in the trade chapter of Maritime2050 and align with the grand challenges sighted in the industrial strategy. The strategy identifes measures to encourage, inform, connect and fnance UK companies to improve their contribution in global maritime exports, following the approach of the strategy. Inside this document, it is possible to see how the UK maritime services sector can deliver on the needs of the industry, and provides the vital tools, capability, skills and understanding to translate challenges into results. UK Maritime Services | Capability Review 2020 7
Classifcation and certifcation
The history of ship classifcation can In addition, many fag States outsource their trace its roots directly back to 1760 when own survey and inspection responsibilities London’s merchants, bankers, shipowners to Classifcation Societies, who also provide and captains created the mechanisms certifcation services in a wide range of surrounding maritime risks, and of how operational areas, from maritime safety and they could be shared or transferred. security, through to environmental standards Key to this was an understanding of the and more besides. condition of each ship, and so a register of Lloyd’s Register is not only the most historic ships was produced, compiled by Lloyd’s name, but today it continues its pivotal role Register (LR). Others followed and the in the industry. Today the organisation has Classifcation Society model was born. These grown from its ship related beginnings to non-governmental organisations are vital encompass many business areas, however in maintaining technical standards for the its marine and offshore business is still construction and operation of ships and hugely important. offshore structures. Amongst the leading Classifcation Societies, The construction of a vessel must comply all have a presence in London, as well as with relevant standards, and a classifcation around major UK ports. They also form the certifcate issued by a Classifcation Society International Association of Classifcation is needed to register a vessel with a fag Societies (IACS) and through this have an State, as well as to place it under insurance infuential voice within the International cover. Without being “in class”, a vessel Maritime Organization (IMO). The IACS cannot trade and so the role of Classifcation Secretariat is headquartered in London and Societies is vital to the way in which the entire ensures that the UK retains a vital role in the shipping industry functions. provision of classifcation for vessels.
“The notion of Classification Societies was conceived in the UK, and that means both heritage and longstanding excellence come to the fore in making ships safe, clean secure and efficient.” www.lr.org Alastair Marsh Chief Executive Lloyd’s Register 8 UK Maritime Services | Capability Review 2020
Innovation
Maritime innovation has become As the need for change accelerates, and an important focus of the industry. as the start-up sector gains exposure, the Internationally, shipping companies are industry and investors are focusing more seeking innovative solutions to old and attention on the solutions which these new problems alike. innovative companies can offer. The maritime The shipping industry is at the beginning industry is seeking the answers to issues such of a period of fundamental change. With as the blockchain, and cloud computing, and the rise of connectivity at sea, the moves increasingly a new “ShipTech” market is on towards digitisation, and away from fossil hand to service these needs. fuels, we are set to see almost every aspect The maritime industry has been a place of of the industry’s operating model change and tradition and custom, however, new rules, evolve over the next three decades. There regulations, and the demands of society and is a green revolution shaping the industry, customers mean that the current systems which needs new thinking on old problems. and processes are changing, and the UK has In response to this, the UK has become a companies which are pioneering innovation. driving and infuential force behind many We are leading the way with independent maritime start-up companies. These hubs and incubator organisations providing disruptors are seeking to innovate as they a natural home for start-ups, innovators fnd new ways to address the needs of and new ideas. There is a maritime business shipping, the maritime industry and even the transformation taking place, and UK start-ups client base beyond. are proudly forging ahead.
“Global shipping needs the solutions which innovative ideas, products, designs and processes deliver. Maritime start-up companies are vitally important in finding the answers needed, and many such companies are based in the UK.”
Leonardo Zangrando, Founder & Managing Director Startupwharf UK Maritime Services | Capability Review 2020 9
www.new.abb.com/marine www.antrigulum.ai www.arcmarine.co.uk
www.bloc-x.com www.coltraco.com www.existec.com
www.foreshoretechnology.com www.geollect.com www.inmarsat.com
MariTrace www.mari-one.com www.marinus.io www.maritrace.com
www.marlan-tech.co.uk www.marri-uk.org www.navitron.co.uk
www.oceanshq.com www.polestarglobal.com www.rivertrace.com/marine
www.shipamax.com www.startupwharf.com www.sonardyne.com
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Maritime consultancy
The maritime consultancy landscape in In addition, UK maritime consultants plug the UK is incredibly diverse and delivers to in seamlessly to wider eco-system, and the highest possible standards based on a often work with other service providers longstanding experience and unparalleled such as lawyers and insurers to provide expertise. There are market leading litigation support in legal cases and expert companies providing a wide range of witness testimony. support services to the global maritime The growth of analysis, big data and research industry. Maritime consultancy takes are also important offerings, and consultants many forms and covers the whole breadth have been quick to innovate and to ensure of the needs of clients. that whatever their clients need, then they Access to appropriate maritime consultants can be provided. could not be easier than in the UK, with UK maritime services consulting frms can companies clustered around London and assist at the earliest stages of a project to major ports. UK providers are respected head off problems, but also there to mitigate globally, and provide the advice, guidance, the risks at all phases. While if the worst insight and support which make a positive has happened, then they can help to ensure difference to the ways in which their clients that problems are dealt with as swiftly and conduct business. effectively as possible. There is an incredible array of services on offer, and many companies will be able to provide solutions to clients which cross boundaries from one area to another. The services encompass all manner of areas, from cargo and casualty work, to technical, port, engineering support, as well as scientifc analysis. There is also a strong focus on management systems and quality, while inspection, surveying, auditing and investigations feature strongly too.
“UK maritime consultants have deep knowledge and hard-won experience, which benefits their clients and helps to get results.”
James Wilkes Managing Director Gray Page Ltd. UK Maritime Services | Capability Review 2020 11
www.abpmer.co.uk www.beckettrankine.com www.brookesbell.com
www.bowaldsenergy.com www.burgoynes.com www.dalesmarine.co.uk
www.fnc.co.uk www.idwalmarine.com www.loc-group.com
www.marico.co.uk www.moffattnichol.com www.nathanmillsmarine.com
www.nectargroup.co.uk www.orcadesmarine.co.uk www.safeguardengineering.co.uk
www.sea.co.uk www.stonemarineservices.com survitecgroup.com
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Maritime fnancial services
The Finance and shipping have long had The UK market, particularly centred on a dynamic interaction. Access to funding London, is a leading centre for the provision and the mechanisms have evolved to ft of capital for the construction of vessels the changing operational and regulatory and the purchase of second-hand tonnage, environment, the needs of the industry, with UK market providing access to leasing, the returns versus risks generated. corporate fnancing and public bond issues. The past decade though has been one of There is also a major focus on new green immense change, and a range of new ship fnance options, and the market is embracing fnance structures have developed. This has new approaches. impacted conventional ship fnancing deals There is more to the UK offering too, and through traditional banks but has also been ancillary fnancial services, such as freight a time of innovation and the emergence collection, foreign exchange dealings, of new players. remittances, sale and purchase completions Challenges in ship fnance and lending as well as consultancy and advisory services have meant some ship fnance banks have are vital additional elements in the ship exited shipping and sold their portfolios fnance scene. The UK is home to many of on. Increasingly then, private equity, the other fnancial related services including shareholders, and capital markets and bonds, accountancy, consulting, insurance and legal. are emerging and flling funding gaps. Various leading exchanges and funds are based in the UK working at the forefront of New approaches and solutions have fnancial innovation, and so are well-placed emerged, and funding structures such as and committed the future. high-yield bonds, convertible debt, capital and operating leases, as well as preferred equity structures are coming to the fore. Which means the UK, with its strong fnancial standing can service these new approaches.
“As traditional finance models evolve, the attraction of the London market is the sophisticated and modern approach to funding shipping projects.”
David Smith Director PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP UK Maritime Services | Capability Review 2020 13
www.bdo.co.uk www.cms-lawnow.com
www.marine-capital.co.uk www.pwc.co.uk
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Maritime law
English law, and submission of disputes to Another unique and attractive aspect of the jurisdiction of the English courts or, the English legal system is the ability of the most commonly, arbitration in England, winning party to recover the majority of remains the most frequent choice for costs – not merely tariff or administrative parties throughout the shipping industry fees, which helps discourage baseless claims internationally. This, and the wide use of simply to force a settlement. While court English law in international ship fnance fees are low and because of the number transactions, has ensured that London is of experienced judges and arbitrators the world’s leading centre for the provision available, cases can be heard quickly and. of legal services to the international where necessary, urgently. English qualifed maritime community. judges and arbitrators are best qualifed to English contract law, which is mainly derived determined English law disputes. from the Common Law, is applied to shipping The pre-eminence and use of English law disputes far more widely than the law of any means that the UK is a global maritime other country and is the governing law of arbitration centre, and legal services in choice for many international businesses when the maritime sector are routinely required entering into commercial contracts. for contentious and non-contentious With its independent judiciary and established work relating to a wide range of matters system of legal precedent, English law and including charterparties, ship and rig building dispute resolution services provide businesses contracts, and agreements concerning with certainty and clarity when engaging in fnance, commodities, energy, insurance, cross-border commercial activity. Though cargo, collision, salvage, general average there is fexibility too. As English law is not and pollution. Many disputes are decided in restricted by a written code, it is able to adapt the specialised Admiralty and Commercial rapidly to new developments in shipping and Courts, or through arbitration and various international business. It also recognises other private forms of dispute resolution “freedom of contract” and, in arbitration including mediation. “party autonomy” and so aims to give effect Maritime lawyers and frms in the UK are to the contractual intention of commercial widely respected and recognised, and parties. Almost uniquely England offers a they provide world class support for their right of appeal from an arbitration award clients, both in cases brought in the UK, but on a point of law (something which is not so too in advising on the structuring and ordinarily available in other major maritime documentation of maritime and fnancial centres), Thus, it is the basis of conducting transactions and assisting in settlement of business with a high degree of certainty and disputes short of litigation or arbitration. with safeguards.
“English maritime lawyers are respected, not only for their skill and knowledge, but their tenacity and for getting results for their clients. London maritime arbitration leads the world in maritime dispute resolution by a clear margin.”
Ian Gaunt - President The London Maritime Arbitrators Association UK Maritime Services | Capability Review 2020 15
www.admiraltysolicitorsgroup.com www.andersonstrathern.co.uk www.andrewjackson.co.uk
https://www.birketts. co.uk/shipping www.brodies.com www.cjclaw.com www.clydeco.com
www.csolutionslimited.com www.hfw.com www.hilldickinson.com
https://www.incegd.com/en www.kennedyslaw.com www.lmaa.london
www.mills-co.com nortonrosefulbright.com
www.penningtonslaw.com www.shoresidelaw.com
https://www.shlegal.com/ www.tathamlaw.com
www.wfw.com https://www.wr.no/en/ https://www.winterscott.co.uk/
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Marine insurance
There are many potential risks in shipping, There is also a separate London Company and insurance is crucial in dealing with market, in which the world’s top insurance them. Without the capacity to mitigate and reinsurance companies are active in and transfer risks the potential losses if marine insurance. All marine business is vessels or cargoes were to be lost would underwritten here, including hull, cargo, be too great, so this is a vital mechanism energy, liability, specie and war risks. In for shipowners. addition, the Average adjusters play a The UK is central to the modern marine vital role in advising on and adjusting insurance market. Indeed, London remains marine claims. the world’s leading centre for marine The UK is also home to specialist associations insurance. Whether placed through Lloyd’s also providing Protection and Indemnity of London or company members of the (P&I), the majority of which are from or have International Underwriting Association management offces here. These provide (IUA), insurers handle the insurance needs third party liability and legal expenses of the shipping community. Cover provided insurance on a mutual basis for owners, includes hull and machinery insurance, war operators and charterers of ships. risk insurance, loss of proft/freight insurance, It is not only the insurance markets, detention insurance, strike insurance or underwriters, agents and brokers which uninsured legal expenses (defence) cover. are in the UK. London is home to a number Lloyd’s of London is made up of syndicates of key organisations which are vital to the underwriting risks, through Lloyd’s brokers. management and representation of the These use their specialist knowledge to marine insurance industry. These include, the negotiate competitive terms and conditions, London & International Insurance Brokers place risks on behalf of clients. Association, the International Underwriting Association, and the International Group of P&I Clubs.
“UK marine insurers have trusted products, the right connections to specialised markets, and an unparalleled ability to respond to the needs of clients.”
Neil Roberts Head of Marine and Aviation Lloyd’s Market Association UK Maritime Services | Capability Review 2020 17
www.bmsgroup.com https://britishmarine.com
http://www.charlestaylor.com/adjusting www.concirrus.com
www.crewsure.com www.lmalloyds.com
www.nepia.com www.optimiz.claims
www.shipownersclub.com www.standard-club.com
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Media, marketing and public relations
As far back as the early 18th Century, The long history of links between the around the same time as Lloyd’s Register shipping industry and reporting, analysis, began assessing and recording the the media and journalism has supported the standard of ships, and the Lloyd’s market development of another important side of began to shape marine insurance, Lloyd’s the industry, marketing, communications List began to publish news and information and public relations. There are important about shipping. Indeed, hundreds of years and infuential companies who work with ago, London saw the kind of maritime eco- the maritime industry, providing world class system and clustering effect which is so thought leadership and support, which can important to the industry even today. help their clients to win business, but also Lloyd’s List is one of the world’s oldest manage threats too. continuously-running journals, having initially The UK has strong expertise and a global provided weekly shipping news in 1734. It footprint in assisting companies to manage started as a reliable and concise source of any potential risks to their reputation. information for the merchants’ agents and Assisting them in maintaining positive insurance underwriters who met regularly relationships, and in protecting their standing in the Lloyd’s Coffee Shop to negotiate with a host of important stakeholders. UK commercial arrangements, and insurance for companies are at the fore when it comes to vessels and cargoes. getting their client’s message to the wider The paper now sits at the heart of a industry, as well as supporting when things multinational company with a network of go wrong and communications need to be events, intelligence and scholarly publishing. managed and controlled. However, it also helped give rise to the UK as a world leader when it comes to maritime business journalism, publishing, media management and events.
“The UK is a world leading maritime nation and it is supported by world class communicators. We have some of the best people with great stories to tell and the vibrant media and PR functions across the UK promotes and defends our £46bn a year maritime sector.”
Alastair Clifton Director of Communications UK Chamber of Shipping UK Maritime Services | Capability Review 2020 19
www.blue-comms.com www.elabor8.co.uk www.imageline.co.uk/ www.j-l-a.com
www.navigatepr.com www.navigateresponse.com www.petrospot.com
www.polarismedia.co.uk www.rivieramm.com www.saltwater-stone.com
www.shippinginnovation.com shipmanagementinternational.com www.wake-media.co.uk
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Naval architects and ship designers
Naval architecture is the art and science of Naval architects work with shipbuilders and vessel design. Naval architects specialise repairers, and also shipping companies as in the design, construction, conversion, they develop the best designs for clients. repair, surveying and decommissioning They may also work with Classifcation of ships, boats and offshore structures. Societies, alongside marine engineers Their calculations create vessels which and nautical surveyors to carry out are a stable, seaworthy and have adequate tests and surveys to ensure vessels strength and performance to give retain their integrity. They are often also economic propulsion and safe, effcient and involved in research, bringing in new comfortable motion at sea. technological innovations and advanced They are primarily involved in the design of design and production methods and vessels but may manage the whole process ensuring that existing technology works as from the design board to the fnished vessel. effciently as possible. Providing clients with engineering solutions, The UK has a distinguished history of technical and commercial guidance, support vessel construction, repair, maintenance and project management for concept design and conversion, underpinned by leading studies, new vessel constructions, refts names in naval architecture. There is a and conversions. vast amount of experience in the UK, and Apart from the architectural aspects of this is fed by world class education in naval ship form and layout, they must be able to architecture in a number of UK universities. use complex mathematical and physical The professional institution Royal Institute of models to ensure designs are technically Naval Architecture (RINA) is based in London. correct and meet the relevant rules and regulations. Their work includes planning the construction process, identifcation of materials, ftting-out and testing. They also provide solutions for specialised technical problems, such as ensuring the correct cargo handling capabilities.
“UK Naval Architects have the knowledge to deliver a leading the very highest quality of design, insight and support to clients.”
Sylvain Julien Director Naval Architecture BMT Specialised Ship Design UK Maritime Services | Capability Review 2020 21
www.baesystems.com www.bmt.org
www.cammell-laird.co.uk www.houlderltd.com http://kammprojects.com
www.pandsautomation.com www.pml-applications.co.uk
www.royalhaskoningdhv.com https://servowatch.com www.solis-marine.com
www.stonemarineshipcare.com www.stellersystems.co.uk www.tymor-marine.com
https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/ https://www.qinetiq.com www.rina.org.uk sectors/maritime
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Skills and people
Shipping remains a people focused Looking ashore, the UK has some of the business, with seafarers who operate world’s most respected maritime recruitment vessels 24 hours a day, 365 days a businesses. These companies specialise in year all over the world, and offce staff fnding the best talent for their clients and supporting them. The UK is a leading have unrivalled expertise and contacts. provider of the services which allow The Maritime HR Association, which draws maritime professionals and seafarers together many of the world’s most respected to achieve, whether that is the safe and and recognised shipping companies on effcient operation of vessels, or the human resource issues is based in the UK. maritime services which facilitate them. There are other aspects of dealing with While the proportion of UK seafarers has people at sea, and these come in many dropped, there remain many leading manning different forms. From travel services and personnel agencies which operate out of and management to even providing key UK locations. These companies act as a entertainment, news and connectivity. The conduit between ship owners and managers, UK has long been a leader in this technology. using their vast expertise to ensure their From early pre-email innovations such as clients have the right people they need for encoding crew welfare content within ship their business. telexes, through to the very latest satellite Professionalism in the maritime sector is communications. The UK is a market hugely important, and the UK has long been leader, with the biggest names in the at the fore in addressing this, indeed, the business based here. world’s most infuential maritime professional bodies are headquartered here. IMarEST and the Nautical Institute are market leaders in their dedicated sectors, and provide guidance to industry, as well as a publishing important industry texts.
“Understanding, knowledge and experience are vital in ensuring that shipowners have the right solutions when it comes to people, from travel, welfare, resourcing and development too.”
Karen Waltham, Managing Director HR Consulting UK Maritime Services | Capability Review 2020 23
www.ddrc.org www.faststream.com
www.fortrecruitment.co.uk www.halcyonrecruitment.com
www.jobsinmaritime.com www.justglobalhr.com
www.oceanie.co.uk www.odgersberndtson.com
www.serco.com www.spinnaker-global.com
https://stellamar.co.uk
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Shipbroking
Shipbrokers act as agents between those The Baltic Exchange provides independent seeking to bring together ships with daily shipping indices, fxture lists and forward cargoes, those wanting to arrange the curve data, used internationally to settle sale and purchase of vessels or providing freight derivative and physical contracts and access to the freight derivatives market. benchmark freight market performance. UK shipbrokers continue to dominate UK shipbrokers not only match vessels the international shipping sector, with with cargoes, but also provide crucial signifcant percentage of global deals market analysis and intelligence as well as transacted by UK-based shipbroking frms. risk management services. Additionally, Ranging in size from niche sole traders to shipbroking is not only about bringing ships large publicly listed companies, shipbroking and cargoes together. A signifcant amount of frms employ thousands of staff and provide the world’s sale & purchase (S&P) brokerage services across all maritime and shipping occurs in London. With UK brokers often sectors. According to research by Maritime engaged throughout the entire lifecycle of a London, many international shipping vessel, regardless of where it is built, trades companies and trading houses choose to or is ultimately recycled. base their chartering teams in and around The UK is also home to the Institute of London not only because of the advantages Chartered Shipbrokers, which provides of the UK time zone, but also to be at the professional qualifcations not only to heart of the international chartering scene. shipbrokers and ship’s agents, but to all Most UK shipbroking frms are members sectors of the shipping community worldwide. of the London based, Baltic Exchange and operate within its framework of strict business ethics encapsulated in its motto, “our word our bond.”
“Competitive, resourceful and innovative, UK Shipbrokers have the contacts, data, systems and good standing to secure the best deal for clients.”
David O’Sullivan Chairman Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers London & South East UK Maritime Services | Capability Review 2020 25
https://www.balticexchange.com www.clarksons.com
www.galbraiths.co.uk https://ihsmarkit.com/industry/maritime.html
www.mdst.co.uk www.ics.org.uk
www.offshore-shipbrokers.com www.vesselsvalue.com
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Security and risk management
An important and signifcant strand of UK maritime security companies have the maritime consultancy is that of security capability to assist shipping companies and risk management. The UK is a pre- with problems such as stowaways, drug eminent supplier of these services to the smuggling, cargo fraud, and even in keeping global maritime industry. Whether it is crews safe when they are ashore. intelligence on how to best mitigate risks, There is also a very strong UK business or even providing personnel onboard, there footprint in the investigation of fraud a signifcant number of UK companies and de-risking commercial ventures offering the highest possible standards. through intelligence and analysis. While Shipping is a business which comes with a maritime cyber security is a key focus degree of risk, while insurance is a common also. UK companies which have come to and natural way of transferring some risk, the fore to ensure that shipping is aware there are often hazards which require of the problems, and are equipped to different solutions. One major problem for deal with them. seafarers and shipping has been that of The global standards for maritime security piracy. At various points in various places have been driven by the UK companies, and globally there are spikes in pirate activity. in the Security in Complex Environments These see vessels attacked, often equipment Group (SCEG) the work to ensure that or cargo stolen, violence and even kidnapping standards are maintained, improved and of seafarers, leaving owners to negotiate monitored continues. payment for their release. UK security providers, often from a military background, provide the advice, guidance and decision-making support to keep vessels clear of such threats. Or where there is no option but to transit high risk or complex environments, then privately contracted security personnel can be placed onboard.
“The UK is a major player in the global private maritime security sector. Clients engaging the services of a British maritime security provider can be readily assured that the company has accredited international standards, appropriate export licenses and expertise in the threat and risk mitigation measures.”
Paul Gibson Director SCEG - Security in Complex Environments Group UK Maritime Services | Capability Review 2020 27
www.atheniem.com www.graypage.com
http://hudsonanalytix.com/Security/tabid/ 63/Default.aspx https://ihsmarkit.com/industry/maritime.html
www.miris-int.com www.port2portuk.com
https://www.pviltd.com/home.html www.sceguk.org.uk
www.securewest.com www.solaceglobal.com
www.stratumfive.com www.templarexecs.com/maritimecyberacademy/
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Ship management
Ship management is the process of Technical management is focused on the managing a ship and can entail a vast practical and operational issues surrounding range of different levels of interaction. A the vessel. Technical managers ensure ship management company manages ships that ships operate in accordance with the for a particular owner or a pool of owners, necessary standards, both those laid down and the contractual relationships can take by the relevant rules and regulations, but many different forms. also anything especially requested by the Management services beneft an owner, owner. These services may include, dry dock whether to free up their own resources, planning and supervision, organisation and or to leverage the expertise and buying oversight of maintenance and repairs, as well power of a larger group. Owners use ship managing appropriate certifcation and even managers to help them maximise the returns budgets and procurement. on their assets. From a commercial management perspective, From full management, through various ship managers will be staffed by a highly gradations such as technical, crewing or qualifed team of international in-house commercial management. The use of high brokers with extensive experience in all the quality shipmanagers, such as those who market sectors. This means they will be able are based in the UK, provides the people, to ensure their clients have access to the best expertise, contacts and knowledge to ensure commercial opportunities. that vessels operate to optimum levels. This can range from ensuring compliance with rules, development of management systems, through to fnding the right people to operate them, as well as managing commercial relations.
“UK maritime expertise in ship management is recognised world-wide, and provides integrity, and operational excellence to those who want to maximise the efficiency and returns from their vessels”.
Douglas Lang Group Managing Director (Offshore) Anglo Eastern Offshore UK Maritime Services | Capability Review 2020 29
www.angloeastern.com www.angloeasternoffshore.com www.calmac.co.uk
www.clydetravel.com www.david-macbrayne.co.uk
www.james-fisher.com www.ismshipping.com
jccbowers.com www.nmg-stena.com
http://www.offshorepainting services.co.uk/ scottishmaritimecluster.com www.vgrouplimited.com
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Trade bodies and associations
Shipping is a globally regulated industry, Association, International Council of Marine with the overarching rules are laid Industry Associations, International Chamber down within the International Maritime of Shipping, International Federation of Organization (IMO) based in London. This Shipmasters’ Associations, International is the United Nations (UN) specialised Harbour Masters’ Association, Institute of agency responsible for the safety and Marine Engineering, Science and Technology security of shipping, and the prevention of (IMarEST), International Marine Contractors marine and atmospheric pollution. Association, International Maritime Pilots’ The IMO currently has 174 Member States and Association, International Association of Dry three Associate Members, and these make up Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo), International the Assembly, with others also supporting the Association of Independent Tanker executive function through a Council. The UK Owners (Intertanko), International Salvage is an IMO Council member. Union, International Transport Workers’ Federation, ITOPF, The Nautical Institute, This work is supported by Non-governmental The Oil Companies International Marine international organizations, groups Forum (OCIMF), The International Group of consultative status and which make Protection and Indemnity Associations, The a substantial contribution to the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, and work of IMO. These NGOs are able to the Society of International Gas Tanker and demonstrate considerable expertise as Terminal Operators (SIGTTO). well as the capacity to contribute, within its feld of competence, and must be “truly There is also an incredibly strong and vibrant international” in membership. use of clusters within key industry locations. Under the umbrella of Maritime UK sit Given the location of the IMO, many of these hugely important infuential organisations are based in the UK. These key maritime representing the diverse interests of London, groups produce information, they provide Merseyside, The Humber, South West, support, exert infuence and campaign Solent and Scotland. While the Society of on matters vital to their constituent Maritime Industries also provides companies memberships and stakeholders. Amongst with support, assistance with research and those based in the UK are The Advisory innovation, as the we all work to improve Committee on Protection of the Sea, The the business environment, to facilitate Federation of National Associations of network opportunities while promoting the Ship Brokers and Agents, International capabilities within the UK. Association of Classifcation Societies, International Association of Institutes of Navigation, International Bunker Industry UK Maritime Services | Capability Review 2020 31
www.maritimeuk.org www.maritimeindustries.org
www.maritimelondon.com www.britishmarine.co.uk
www.ukchamberofshipping.com www.britishports.org.uk
www.cornwallmarine.net and www.merseymaritime.co.uk www.southcoastmarine.org.uk
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Training and education
Whether seafarer competency onboard There are world leading UK companies in ship, training maritime executives ashore, the maritime training space, and these have or even further and higher education, the long been innovators at the forefront of UK has long been a world class destination new technology. Computer Based Training for the provision of training and education. was introduced to the industry and was Maritime training courses are provided which a huge success. Now, there is signifcant build to provide seafarers with certifcates investment in areas such as Virtual Reality of competency, to allow the safe operation, and performance management of crews. maintenance, and navigation vessels as per Career paths and development are vitally the relevant rules and regulations. There important to both maritime professionals are also revalidations and short courses to and the industry alike, and the UK leads the maintain skills, and to advance specialisations way in ensuring that qualifed mariners can in vessel types or with certain equipment. plot a course through to new opportunities, UK colleges are known and respected across promotions and roles. The Department for the industry. In key maritime locations Transport has published a “People Route such as Fleetwood, Glasgow, Liverpool, Map” as part of the Maritime2050 strategy. Southampton and South Shields, leading Seafarers from all over the world come educational establishments have long been to study in the UK, and they do so to gain training global seafarers. their certifcates of competency, but many These provide the basis of offcer cadet also return to further studies here too. UK programmes and build as seafarers gain their Universities offer a vast array of maritime Offcer of the Watch (OOW), Engineering options at degree and post-graduate levels. Offcer of the Watch (EOOW) or Electro- Technical certifcation along with a degree- based qualifcation, HNC and/or HND.
“The UK has trained generations of seafarers and is world renowned for its very high standards of seafarer training and education. We will continue to ensure our seafarers are equipped with the necessary skills to enable them to secure a long lasting maritime career at sea or on shore”.
Kathryn Neilson Director Merchant Navy Training Board UK Maritime Services | Capability Review 2020 33
Clyde Training Solutions https://clydetrainingsolutions.com https://www.clydemarinetraining.com
www.plymouth.ac.uk www.ljmu.ac.uk
www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com www.mntb.org.uk www.nautinst.org
www.marjon.ac.uk www.stc.ac.uk/marine www.exeter.ac.uk
www.streammarinetraining.com www.tapiit.com
www.plymouth.ac.uk www.videotel.com
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Welfare and performance
Seafarer welfare is of vital importance, The welfare of seafarers has taken on a new and UK based organisations have led the focus in recent years, and the mental health way in caring for the physical and spiritual and wellbeing of those at sea, and their needs of those at sea. These organisations happiness has come to the fore. Much of this assist with access to shore leave, providing work has been driven by organisations in the contact with home, providing reading UK, and so a very proud heritage continues. materials, and even mental health support. The international development of the Human Amongst the world’s leading welfare Rights at Sea platform has been led by a organisations are Apostleship of the Sea, UK charitable organisation of the same Mission to Seafarers and Sailors Society. All name which has pioneered the concept and of which are UK based. While the Merchant delivered research, education materials and Navy Welfare Board is the umbrella charity advocacy projects that have helped develop for the sector, promoting co-operation law and policy changes for human rights between organisations providing for protections throughout the global maritime merchant seafarers and their dependants sector since 2014. within the UK. This focus on the benefts of caring for crew The International Seafarers Welfare and the positive performance impacts has Assistance Network (ISWAN) is another UK also lead to the establishment of a number based organisation which serves to ensure of commercial responses, and there is an there is alignment of resources in the sector. increasing number of businesses being ISWAN provides a seafarer assistance established in the UK which are seeking to support line, SeafarerHelp, allowing those at ensure that the mental and physical wellbeing sea access to advice and pastoral care. While of crew are seen as a part of a wider picture. the issue of Human Rights at Sea has also They offer services and product which serve been an issue led from the UK. to ensure the links between performance of seafarers, of safety, effciency and operational excellence are recognised, understood and managed effectively.
“Caring for seafarers is the right approach, and welfare organisations do so much to improve life at sea. They are a vital part of the maritime community, and their work is vital and appreciated. The UK is the home to many of the maritime world’s leading authorities, and a vital hub for seafarer welfare.”
Sandra Welch Deputy CEO Sailors’ Society UK Maritime Services | Capability Review 2020 35
www.humanrightsatsea.org www.iswan.org
www.kvhmediagroup.com www.missiontoseafarers.org
www.sailors-society.org www.seafarerhelp.org
www.seafarers.uk www.seawayspsychology.com
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