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Polaris owner Ben Pinnington named Propeller Club International Member of the Year

4 Oct at 2:44 pm

Polaris owner Ben Pinnington has been named International Member of the Year by the International Propeller Club. The award, presented by International Propeller Club president Costis Frangoulis at the International Propeller Club convention in San Diego, came in recognition of…

Great Lakes must seize new US maritime opportunities, says Polaris Media

30 Aug at 4:02 pm

The Great Lakes must look beyond its traditional shipping industries and look to benefit from the new wave of investment in US defense, shipbuilding, autonomy, software, electric vessels and cyber, according to maritime communications firm Polaris Media. Ben Pinnington, Managing…

Polaris marks 15 amazing years in maritime PR – here are 15 milestones

28 Jul at 5:33 pm

This summer marks the 15th anniversary of setting up Polaris Media in Birkenhead near Liverpool. It’s been a hell of a ride from maxed out credit card beginnings as a local only PR firm on Merseyside to becoming an international…

Chicago hosts American Great Lakes Ports Association conference – and reminds us of city’s importance

23 Jul at 3:15 pm

Next week, across July 30 and 31, 2026, Chicago will host the American Great Lakes Ports Association conference. This matters. As President of Chicago Propeller Club and founder of international maritime PR consultancy Polaris Media based in the city I…

USA-based writers wanted for Chicago-based PR company Polaris Media

16 Jul at 12:32 pm

Following a period of growth, Chicago based PR company Polaris Media is recruiting for US based writers to join our award winning team. Background in journalism and PR required ideally with experience in maritime, maritime tech and engineering. Passion for…

is the AI bubble about to burst and how will maritime tech develop?

8 Jul at 11:13 am

Pic: Polaris managing partner and Chicago Propeller Club President Ben Pinnington, center, welcomes students from Chicago Hope Academy to club’s tech themed Maritime Day cruise. Click to watch speech detailing club’s top four priorities. Is the AI bubble about to…

Remembering those who served in the American armed forces

25 May at 10:00 am

(image shows Sinking of German u-boat, U-175, sunk by depth charges and gunfire from USCGC Spencer in the North Atlantic, south-west of Ireland. 13 of her crew died and 41 survived. Previously, U-175 sank 10 merchant vessels, including five from the United…

Now as an audiobook – Making Waves: PR strategies to transform your maritime business 2nd edition

5 May at 10:00 am

We are delighted to announce that Polaris founder Ben Pinnington’s bestselling book on Amazon – Making Waves: PR strategies to transform your maritime business 2nd USA themed edition – is now out as an audio book with Rethink Press. You…

May newsletter: The reputational threat AI poses for maritime plus how to rank higher in search

1 May at 11:39 am

Welcome to the latest Polaris newsletter featuring news and insights from PR geared towards maritime and engineering companies This edition again examines the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how its aimless blade is wielding a kind of reputational…

April newsletter: Top tips on dealing with AI search the accidental stakeholder

26 Apr at 4:19 pm

Pic: Polaris founder and Chicago Propeller Club President Ben Pinnington lays out four top priorities of club in his term, click image to watch. Welcome to the latest Polaris newsletter. It’s been a super busy period at Polaris,…

Polaris founder says Chicago maritime must build on its highest profile in decades

20 Apr at 1:14 pm

Chicago’s maritime community must build on what is arguably its highest profile in decades, according to Polaris founder and Chicago Propeller Club President Ben Pinnington, speaking at this week’s packed-out event at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery. The event —…

Veterans Charities Support Upcoming Chicago Propeller Club Speaker Event

8 Apr at 8:15 am

Supporting veterans and seafarers is one of the four key priorities of the Chicago Propeller Club and this will be to the fore under the Presidency of Polaris founder Ben Pinnington. Ahead of its upcoming speaker event on April 14,…

Substack: Maritime’s lack of voice plunges Strait of Hormuz into crisis

31 Mar at 5:08 pm

Author Ben Pinnington You don’t need What3words to find the Strait of Hormuz these days. The question is how this maritime choke point, which sits between Oman and Iran, was so underestimated by the US administration as it unleashed Operation…

Waterways Journal reports Polaris founder’s keynote speech in New Orleans

11 Mar at 11:51 am

The respected US trade title The Waterways Journal Weekly has highlighted Polaris founder Ben Pinnington’s keynote address at the Mississippi Valley Trade & Transport Council conference in New Orleans. The Journal reported that Pinnington’s message at the conference was clear…

The exciting maritime opportunities available for the young

1 Mar at 9:00 am

The exciting career and investment opportunities in maritime especially for young people was a key theme as Polaris founder Ben Pinnington spoke with the Forest & Bluff magazine recently. Ben tells the respected publication how raising awareness of maritime in…

Polaris News

Polaris owner Ben Pinnington named Propeller Club International Member of the Year

Great Lakes must seize new US maritime opportunities, says Polaris Media

Polaris marks 15 amazing years in maritime PR – here are 15 milestones

Chicago hosts American Great Lakes Ports Association conference – and reminds us of city’s importance

USA-based writers wanted for Chicago-based PR company Polaris Media

is the AI bubble about to burst and how will maritime tech develop?

Remembering those who served in the American armed forces

Now as an audiobook – Making Waves: PR strategies to transform your maritime business 2nd edition

May newsletter: The reputational threat AI poses for maritime plus how to rank higher in search

April newsletter: Top tips on dealing with AI search the accidental stakeholder

Polaris founder says Chicago maritime must build on its highest profile in decades

Veterans Charities Support Upcoming Chicago Propeller Club Speaker Event

Substack: Maritime’s lack of voice plunges Strait of Hormuz into crisis

Waterways Journal reports Polaris founder’s keynote speech in New Orleans

The exciting maritime opportunities available for the young

Polaris founder provides keynote speech at Mississippi Valley Trade and Transport Council

Best-selling author John U. Bacon in conversation with the Chicago Propeller Club

Chicago Propeller Club announces board refresh with renewed focus on maritime awareness and business growth

Polaris founder reacts to being named Chicago Propeller Club President

Key takeaways from Workboat New Orleans

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