Maritime PR and communications agency

THIS IS JLA MEDIA

JLA Media is a PR and communications agency focused on the global maritime and offshore industries. Its success has been built on its long-lasting and strategic partnerships with clients.

Our maritime PR and advertising teams offer a unique blend of global shipping experience, strategic communications insight, media planning and new media knowhow.

JLA PRESS RELEASES

MacGregor to deliver electric cargo cranes for Vertom’s multipurpose vessels built in India

13-05-25

ClassNK releases ‘Guidelines for Safety Operation for Ammonia-Fueled Vessels’

12-05-25

ClassNK releases ‘What are the IMO’s Mid-term measures and how they work’

12-05-25

Berg Propulsion strengthens ties with Jiangsu Dajin Industry to extend choice on Chinese-built ships

12-05-25

Just Two Weeks Away: RINA Annual Dinner 2025 to Unite Maritime Industry Leaders in London

08-05-25

Helm Operations Selected by Washington State Ferries to Modernize Crew Dispatch System

06-05-25

Thordon Bearings RiverTough exceeds 500 installations in workboat sector

01-05-25

ClassNK releases ‘Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines’ for leveraging successful case studies to enable flexible responses to various situations

30-04-25

Denmark’s damZgard Mechanics the latest to join Thordon Bearings’ extensive distributor network

29-04-25

Sallaum Lines selects Inmarsat NexusWave to drive fleetwide digitalisation strategy

23-04-25

VIKING collaborates with offshore wind safety leaders to launch world’s first immersion suit designed for women

23-04-25

WISTA India Conference shines spotlight on sustainable shipping and diversity success

17-04-25

Caribe Tankers to trial Inmarsat NexusWave for connected certainty and enhanced crew welfare

15-04-25

ClassNK issues approval in principle (AiP) for Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage system (OCCS) developed by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding

10-04-25

ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to ‘Elios 3 UT Payload’ developed by Flyability

08-04-25

HEMEXPO to lead design thinking and dissemination in new EU Horizon innovation project entitled SEASTARS

08-04-25

ClassNK awards first Technology Qualification statement to JAPAN MARINE SCIENCE’s ‘Advanced Routing Simulation and Planning’ – supporting the implementation of autonomous navigation systems through safety verification

07-04-25

Bolidt launches Bolideck® ‘Signature’ as modern reinterpretation of iconic Future Teak

07-04-25

ClassNK issues approval in principle (AiP) for retrofitted methanol dual fuel Kamsarmax bulk carrier developed by TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping

04-04-25

ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to ‘CYTUR TM’ and ‘CYTUR SC-P’

04-04-25

MacGregor delivers its new electric heavy lift crane to Nordic

04-04-25

MARIN tests verify groundbreaking efficiency of ABB Dynafin™ propulsion

02-04-25

Enhancing the Global Competitiveness of Japan’s Maritime Industry

01-04-25

SEA-CARE working group to look beyond ‘top-level’ data for more holistic understanding of maritime safety

01-04-25

World’s First Commercial-Use Ammonia-Fueled Tugboat Completes Three-Month Demonstration Voyage — GHG emissions reduced by up to approximately 95% —

31-03-25

AiPs Obtained for Liquefied CO2 Carrier Design and Floating Liquefied Storage Facility

27-03-25

ClassNK issues approval in principle (AiP) for Rigid Windsail Type Wind-Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS) developed by OceanWings

27-03-25

Foreship UK surpasses 100 projects milestone with further plans for growth

27-03-25

RINA Approval in Principle confirms acceptance of Methanol Superstorage

27-03-25

ABB power, propulsion and automation system to deliver efficiency benefits for six Portuguese Navy vessels

27-03-25

Restech line thrower innovation extends wind vessel capabilities

26-03-25

ClassNK releases benchmark tank test data for direct load analysis programs – supporting the development and introduction of new vessel types, including ultra-large container ships –

26-03-25

CMA CGM and ABB collaborate on parametric roll algorithm to enhance ship safety

25-03-25

Anthony Veder to upgrade entire fleet with Inmarsat NexusWave for seamless high-speed connectivity

25-03-25

ClassNK appoints new President & CEO and Executive Vice President

24-03-25

BERG delivers the world’s first GreenForge® shafts to the maritime market

20-03-25

Solvang commits to Inmarsat NexusWave fleetwide for crew and business connectivity

20-03-25

ClassNK issues approval in principle (AiP) for large ammonia-powered ammonia carrier developed by MOL, Namura Shipbuilding and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding

17-03-25

Strong VIKING on track towards new goals

13-03-25

MacGregor Carbon Calculator wins 2025 GREEN4SEA Sustainability Award

13-03-25

JLA Media and STONE Studio launch integrated PR and Design Solutions offer in the maritime industry

13-03-25

Gibdock Hosts Successful Defence Ship Repair Event at the House of Commons

12-03-25

Inmarsat verifies unparalleled 340 Mbps NexusWave download speeds to demonstrate power of network bonding for maritime market

12-03-25

WISTA International Board to Convene in India for the First Time with a Focus on Sustainable Shipping

11-03-25

CJC Currents – March 2025

07-03-25

NorthStandard appoints Kate Kwiatkowska as new Head of Sustainability

06-03-25

MacGregor Wins Contract to Deliver 100T AHC Crane for Dive Support Vessel

05-03-25

Toei Reefer Line selects Inmarsat NexusWave for evolving crew and business connectivity needs

05-03-25

Evaluation and financing provided to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha based on ‘Zero-Emission Accelerating Ship Finance’

27-02-25

ClassNK issues Approval in Principle for ammonia-fuelled ammonia bunkering vessel developed by NYK Line and LMG Marin AS

27-02-25

Inmarsat appoints Pulsar International as first NexusWave reseller partner in the Mediterranean

25-02-25

NorthStandard, CORE POWER and Lloyd’s Register call for UK action on maritime nuclear power

24-02-25

BERG efficiency upgrade cuts 33% of fuel costs for Lighthouse Ship Management Norwegian coaster

24-02-25

NorthStandard remains on course after year of headwinds for marine insurers

20-02-25

Largest ever permanent magnet shaft generator system order for 30 LNG carriers

20-02-25

EU owners face mid-year deadline to lift new firefighting suit protection to ‘Level 2’

19-02-25

AAL Shipping selects ABB Marine Advisory System to optimize Super B-Class fleet

19-02-25

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13 May

.@MacGregorGlobal to deliver electric cargo cranes for Vertom’s multipurpose vessels built in India
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12 May

.@ClassNKEOD releases ‘Guidelines for Safety Operation for Ammonia-Fueled Vessels’ #maririme #shipping #classification #safetyatsea #sustainableshipping #seafarers #ammonia #alternativefuels

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12 May

.@ClassNKEOD releases ‘What is the IMO’s Mid-term measures and how it works’ https://www.j-l-a.com/press_releases/classnk-releases-what-is-the-imos-mid-term-measures-and-how-it-works/ #maritime #decarbonization #shipping

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9 May

Next week JLA will be in Rotterdam at @Break_Bulk Europe! Looking forward to a busy week supporting @thlg1987, meeting up with the press and hearing about the latest from the breakbulk and project cargo sector.

#BBEU2025 #MaritimePR #Breakbulk #ProjectCargo

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6 May

.@HelmOperations elected by Washington State Ferries to Modernize Crew Dispatch System #maritime #HelmCONNECT #ferries #MaritimeSoftware #maritimeefficiency

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1 May

.@ThordonBearings RiverTough exceeds 500 installations in workboat sector #maritimeinnovation #RiverTough #workboat #shipbuilding #maritimeindustry #shipping #Thordonbearings

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30 Apr

.@ClassNKEOD releases ‘Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines’ for leveraging successful case studies to enable flexible responses to various situations #maritime #shippingindustry #sustainability #safeatsea #shipmanagement

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30 Apr

Denmark's damZgard Mechanics the latest to join @ThordonBearings' extensive distributor network #maritime #shippingindustry #maritimeinnovation #shipdesign
#shipbuilding

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23 Apr

.@Sallaum_Lines selects Inmarsat NexusWave to drive fleetwide digitalisation strategy @viasat #maritime #satcoms #NexusWave #digitalisation #smartshipping #connectivity #FleetDigitalisation

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23 Apr

.@VIKINGsafety collaborates with offshore wind safety leaders to launch world’s first immersion suit designed for women #maritime #SafetyAtSea #YourSafetyIsSafeWithUs #MaritimeSafety #OffshoreWind #womeninmaritime

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22 Apr

WISTA India Conference shines spotlight on sustainable shipping and diversity success @WISTAInt #wista #wistaindia #womeninmaritime #sustainableshipping #diversity

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15 Apr

Caribe Tankers to trial Inmarsat NexusWave for connected certainty and enhanced crew welfare #maritime #NexusWave #satcoms #smartshipping #connectivity #shippingindustry @viasat

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8 Apr

.@ClassNKEOD grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to 'Elios 3 UT Payload' developed by Flyability #maritime #maritimetechnology #maritimeinnovation #maritimedrone

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8 Apr

.@Hemexpo to lead design thinking and dissemination in new EU Horizon innovation project entitled SEASTARS #hemexpo #maritimeinnovation #greekmaritimeexcellence #sustainability #marineequipment #energyefficiency

JLA Media @jlamedia ·

4 Apr

.@ClassNKEOD issues approval in principle (AiP) for retrofitted methanol dual fuel Kamsarmax bulk carrier developed by TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping #maritime #shippingindustry #decarbonization

JLA Media @jlamedia ·

4 Apr

.@ClassNKEOD grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to ‘CYTUR TM’ and ‘CYTUR SC-P’ #maritime #maritimeinnovation #cybersecurity #smartshipping #maritimetechnology

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4 Apr

.@MacGregorGlobal delivers its new electric heavy lift crane to Nordic #maritimeinnovation #maritime #cranes #shippingindustry #CargoHandling #electriccrane

JLA Media @jlamedia ·

3 Apr

Next week our Managing Director, Debbi Bonner, will be in Miami for @SeatradeCruise Global! 🚢

If you would like to arrange a meeting with Debbi, or any of JLA Media's clients, please get in touch.

#STCG2025 #MaritimePR #CruiseIndustry #SeatradeCruiseGlobal

JLA Media @jlamedia ·

2 Apr

MARIN tests verify groundbreaking efficiency of ABB Dynafin™ propulsion #ABBMarineandPorts #maritimeinnovation #ABBDynafin #maritimeefficiency @ABBMarine

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1 Apr

SEA-CARE working group to look beyond ‘top-level’ data for more holistic understanding of maritime safety #maritime #shipping #safetyatsea @viasat

JLA SERVICES

NEW JLA DESIGNS

Foreship Ahead - Issue 1 - 2023

METIS Intelligence - Issue 2

YSA Design Insights: Issue 8

“During the years we have worked with JLA, their industry insight, expertise and extensive network in the maritime industry has proven invaluable to us. We appreciate the seamless and efficient collaboration with JLA– they are often seen as a natural extension to our own team. They provide quality content as well as well-grounded and frank advise that results in high and relevant media visibility.”

Cecilie Heavens, Head of Global Marketing and Communications, ABB Marine & Ports

“MacGregor has a long-standing relationship with JLA Media covering all aspects of marketing communications activity. The provision of proactive advice, combined with media expertise and high quality marketing material support, makes a valuable contribution to the planning and execution of MacGregor’s external communication priorities.

I consider JLA to be an extended part of our Communications team and have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone seeking a specialist partner within the maritime industry.”

Robin Thuillier, Director, Communications, MacGregor

“Having worked with a couple of agencies in the past I can say that my experience with JLA surpasses any other I’ve had in the past. Certainly, JLA has deep industry knowledge and specialization, excellent relations with the maritime press and the highest degree of professionalism that you would expect from a good PR agency. However, the most significant factor is the quality of the people. Their work is great and the results our cooperation brought for METIS are greater. JLA is everything a PR agency in the maritime industry should be and much more.”

Andreas Symeonidis, Marketing Manager, METIS Cyberspace Technology SA

“The Royal Institution of Naval Architects has worked with JLA Media for many years and remains fully satisfied by its service excellence. The JLA team provide invaluable support to RINA, based on their in-depth understanding of our activities and aims, and on their outstanding media relationships. I would not hesitate to recommend JLA Media to any organisation seeking to raise its profile across the maritime industries and beyond.”

Dmitriy Ponkratov PhD MBA, Operations Director, The Royal Institution of Naval Architects

“JLA has proven itself to be a valued part of our overseas advertising and PR efforts. Their professional yet friendly service and personal interest in our success have been instrumental in helping us develop and implement media plans that target our advertising most effectively. They have always been willing to go the extra mile to help us achieve our media goals and find effective solutions to our needs.”

Dr Abdul Rahim, Regional Manager, South Asia, ClassNK

“For the last 15 years, JLA has helped us with media planning and press contact. Their expertise saves us time and ensures the best media exposure we can get for our budget in the complicated market of maritime, offshore, defence and fire media. They are truly interested in our business and make sure that we are well-informed and make the right choices.”