Philippa Langton

Oct 2, 2024 | lesteraldridge.com | Helen Whitaker |Linda Jacques |Beyza Torlak |Philippa Langton

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Sep 27, 2024 | lesteraldridge.com | Helen Whitaker |Linda Jacques |Beyza Torlak |Philippa Langton

Shore power is beginning to be embraced by UK Ports as an alternative power source for visiting ships in the drive to encourage decarbonisation and clean air in ports by discouraging ships from burning heavy fuel. Shore power has already been established in some ports, such as Orkney and Southampton, with many ports preparing the installations, for example Portsmouth International Port and the Port of Aberdeen.

Aug 30, 2024 | lesteraldridge.com | Linda Jacques |Beyza Torlak |Philippa Langton |Elisabetta Scanferla

Recent news reports have announced that Maersk has joined Lloyds Register and Core Power to review the safety and regulatory considerations, for a potential next-generation nuclear-propelled feeder containership.  Potentially this would add a further alternative fuel source to the current list:-LNG and bio-LNGLPGAmmoniumMethanolWindBiofuelsHydrogenAmmoniaBatteries. At the moment it is estimated that about 5.5% of the global fleet is using an alternative power source to light fuel oil.

Aug 16, 2024 | lesteraldridge.com | Henry Lynk |Beyza Torlak |Philippa Langton |Elisabetta Scanferla |Gavin Fernandes

Many countries, including the United Kingdom, have been receiving immigration illegally for many years. However, this rate continues to increase exponentially every year due to the changing conjuncture in the world. Sometimes these crossings are made by small boats, sometimes by organised smuggling of illegal migrants into trucks at customs points.

Jul 4, 2024 | lesteraldridge.com | Philippa Langton |Elisabetta Scanferla |Beyza Torlak |Gavin Fernandes

The idyllic charm of British waters and the freedom associated with houseboats make them an exciting alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar properties. Whether you choose a cruising narrow boat, a converted Dutch barge or a static liveaboard, there are plenty of advantages to living on a houseboat, not least from an economical perspective amidst soaring property prices. However, there are far more considerations and potential pitfalls to life afloat than may first meet the eye.