Joshua Minchin
Senior Reporter, Lloyd’s List Intelligence
Joshua is a London-based senior reporter. Before joining Lloyd’s List, he worked on various b2b publications at Russell Publishing, including as Editor of New Food.
Joshua holds a History and German degree from the University of Sheffield and is a long-suffering Sheffield United fan.
Aside from reading too many history books, Josh enjoys playing golf and watching all sports.
Latest From Joshua Minchin
UPDATED: At least five Iran-flagged vessels run US blockade line
After months of restricted movements and a increasingly tight US blockade on Iranian ports, the three exits are a significant step, but the US has seized tankers far away from the blockade line in the recent past
Finland charges cargoship captain with cable damage
The master and boatswain have been charged with aggravated vandalism and aggravated interference with telecommunications
Tanker manager calls for ‘accountability’ following deadly US strike
The manager of a shadow fleet tanker hit by US forces last week said ‘serious questions must be asked’ about the legality of attacking commercial vessels in international waters
National security concerns prompt Baltic flag drive
Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Estonia have all developed strategies to increase the number of ships registered under their flag, as politicians realise the importance of a domestically flagged merchant fleet
IMO’s Dominguez urges owners to engage more as frustration over green regulation grows
Dominguez said owners are already represented at the IMO through active industry organisations and urged them to engage more closely with those bodies if they believe their voice is not being heard
‘Double payment’ for emissions should be avoided, EU Council says
Brussels appears to have answered calls from shipowners by approving text that would allow EU climate measures to be adjusted if the IMO adopts a global measure