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JLA Communication is a leading PR and communications agency for the global maritime, offshore energy and logistics industries. Delivering strategic positioning and PR services for companies, as well as tailor-made JLA Reputation management for business leaders, JLA Communication has the experience, connections and deep sector expertise to elevate brands, organisations and industry executives.
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ABB to power two coastal hydrographic vessels for Spanish NavyView in browser #maritime #ABBMarineandPorts #electrification #EnergyEfficiency @abb_automation
In our latest blog for #WomenInMaritimeDay we examine the challenges faced by women in shipping compared with other sectors, including a substantial gender pay gap. Read the blog post from @JLA_Comm here: https://www.j-l-a.com/2026/05/18/for-women-in-maritime-every-day/ #WomenInMaritime #WomenInShipping
There are fewer women in leadership positions across the #transport, #logistics and #supplychain industries, than in many other sectors. The new JLA blog for #WomenInMaritimeDay looks at the research and examines why this might be the case. Read it here➡️ https://www.j-l-a.com/2026/05/18/for-women-in-maritime-every-day/
Did you know that women make up only around 19% of the workforce in the #maritime and #ports sectors? 👩🏼✈️👷🏼♀️
Our latest blog for #WomenInMaritimeDay investigates the statistics surrounding women in the shipping sector. Read it here➡️ https://www.j-l-a.com/2026/05/18/for-women-in-maritime-every-day/ #WomenInMaritime
Happy International #WomenInMaritimeDay! ⚓ We join @IMOHQ to celebrate the women making incredible contributions to our industry. In our latest blog we also explore the challenges women in maritime still face today ➡️ https://www.j-l-a.com/2026/05/18/for-women-in-maritime-every-day/ #WomenInMaritime #WomenInShipping
IEA supports digital transformation of Glaciar Pesquera fisheries fleet with Inmarsat NexusWave roll-out #maritimeconnectivity #operationalefficiency #crewwelfare #satcomms @viasat
Berg Propulsion drives India’s Green Tug Transition #maritime #MarineTechnology #MarinePropulsion #ShippingIndustry
.@WISTAInt introduces Associate Membership with collaboration high on Mid-Term Meeting agenda #WISTA #WomeninMaritime #maritime #inclusioni
Hanwha Ocean and @ThordonBearings sign MOU for Royal Canadian Navy Submarine project #maritime #ThordonBearings #HanwhaOcean #SubmarineDesign
MacGregor strengthens delivery partnership on 165T AHC crane with repeat order #MaritimeInnovation #Offshore #AHCCranes
ETA ‘Learning from the Data’ report offers first ever industry benchmark of ECDIS knowledge #LossPrevention #NavigationalSafety #MaritimeSafety #marineinsurance @NSMarineIns
Pelagus and Belga Marine bring Brazilian supply chain challenges to the table bring Brazilian supply chain challenges to the table #maritime #MaritimeInnovation #SupplyChain #PelagusInRio
MacGregor to supply deck machinery for ultra-large cable-laying vessels #maritime #offshore #MaritimeTechnology #MaritimeInnovation
.@ClassNK grants Approval in Principle (AiP) for ‘Ammonia-Fueled Panamax Bulk Carrier Equipped with an IMO Type B Independent Fuel Tank’ #shipping #SeaJapan2026 #classification #MaritimeInnovation
.@ClassNKEOD issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for a Liquified CO₂ Carrier installing Wind-Assisted Propulsion System #maritime #WindPower #shipping #classification
Another productive day at Singapore Maritime Week for the @JLA_Comm team, capped off with a lovely evening spent with clients🛰️
#SingaporeMaritimeWeek #SMW #SMW2026 #MaritimePR #MaritimeIndustry
Seafarers and industry leaders gathered at the Inmarsat Maritime ‘Connected to Perform’ Seminar this morning to explore how connectivity is transforming the maritime landscape. @InmarsatGlobal #MaritimeCommunications #SingaporeMaritimeWeek #SMW #SMW2026
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#SingaporeMaritimeWeek has begun and the @JLA_Comm team has been busy introducing the maritime press to our clients, facilitating insightful conversations on the Asian maritime market
#SMW #SMW2026 #MaritimePR #MaritimeIndustry
“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 Communication 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 Communication 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 Communication 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.”
Elizabeth Pockel, Global Marketing Manager, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment
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