Grain has shaped human history as one of the world's most vital traded commodities. From ancient Rome to modern shipping, transporting grain has posed unique challenges, including cargo shifting, spoilage, vermin, and strict safety regulations, while also inspiring legendary grain races among rival sailing ships.

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Explore one of London's most iconic maritime heritage sites at the Open House Festival 2026. The Lloyd's Register Building opens its doors for self-guided tours, taking visitors through stunning historic rooms while uncovering the organisation's lasting impact on global maritime safety.

Discover how Titanic’s wreck reshaped maritime safety, salvage law and heritage protection, in a new open-access book exploring its legal legacy.

The UK Maritime Heritage Forum is an annual conference and networking event taking place at The Historic Dockyard Chatham.

What is it like to sail on one of the giants of global trade? Artist and researcher Zoe Childerley journeyed aboard HMM Southampton to find out

As sea ice retreats, Arctic waters are becoming more accessible to shipping, tourism and industry, yet this accessibility is matched by new risks. The UArctic programme team reflects.