Maritime reporting with context
We focus on developments that matter to operations, trade, communities and the wider marine economy. Every desk is designed to connect a current report with the people, places and issues behind it.
Independent maritime journalism for a world in motion.
The Maritime Gazette is a British digital publication reporting on the vessels, ports, people, trade routes and businesses that shape maritime life. It is written for industry professionals, port communities and readers who want clear context around the maritime world.
Founded and edited by Luke Smout, the Gazette brings together timely maritime reporting and a growing reference archive for shipping, ports, ships, cruise, safety and maritime business.
Clear editorial standards
Reports are built from verifiable factual records. We distinguish confirmed information from developing detail, correct material errors and avoid presenting another publisher’s words as Gazette reporting.
A useful long-term record
The Gazette is building an accessible record of maritime change, linking reporting to port and ship profiles so readers can follow a subject beyond a single headline.
The Gazette Editorial Desk
One publication standard across every maritime desk.
The Gazette is organised around specialist coverage desks for news, shipping, ships, ports, cruise, maritime business, safety and international developments. This structure helps each report sit within a coherent, searchable record of maritime activity.
News & live developmentsShipping & tradeShips & vessel operationsPorts & infrastructureCruise & passenger shippingBusiness, safety & regulation
What The Gazette covers
From the bridge to the berth.
Coverage spans commercial shipping, ports and terminals, vessel operations, cruise, maritime business, safety, regulation, technology and the international trade routes that connect them.
Reporting designed to be useful, readable and accountable.
Source-led reporting
The Gazette follows public notices, operational updates, regulatory material and other factual records from maritime organisations, authorities, ports, companies and emergency services.
Original Gazette copy
Source material informs our reporting, but it is not reproduced as Gazette copy. Articles are written in a consistent editorial voice with short paragraphs and clear explanatory headings.
Open standards
Readers can review the Gazette’s editorial policy, corrections policy and source attribution approach.