Tag: UK Chamber of Shipping

UK's Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) has launched a year-long Careers at Sea National Awareness Campaign to raise awareness of the shipping industry and the endless career opportunities available.

The UK Chamber of Shipping has outlined a roadmap for the UK shipping industry to reach net zero by 2050, with a proposed £700m investment in the upcoming Budget to help make the UK a hub for clean shipping.

Leading maritime trade bodies are calling on the UK Government to ensure that publication of the plan for decarbonising the shipping sector is a top priority. 

The UK Chamber of Shipping has set out a bold vision to partner with the next government at its annual parliamentary reception in Westminster, highlighting five key areas where urgent action is needed under the themes of people, planet, and prosperity.

Francesco Sandrelli, Policy Director – Environment at the UK Chamber of Shipping, emphasizes that while the maritime industry has made strides in decarbonization, there's more to be done. A robust CII framework can encourage vessels to maximize energy efficiency, reducing reliance on new fuels and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

At the start of London International Shipping Week (LISW), the UK Chamber of Shipping has launched a new report to provide an overview of the value of the shipping industry to the UK.

The UK Chamber of Shipping has established an ad hoc working group to gain a comprehensive understanding of the risks associated with lithium ion batteries (LIBs).

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Sarah Treseder, CEO, UK Chamber of Shipping, highlights the need to ensure clear pathways to decarbonisation, invest in research and development for new fuels and technologies and upskill workforce to get ready for this green transition.

On September 8th, Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, died peacefully at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change. In a tribute to Her Majesty, several maritime stakeholders are expressing their condolences. 

In an exclusive interview with SAFETY4SEA, Mrs. Anna Ziou, Policy Director - Safety and Environment at the UK Chamber of Shipping, comments on recent MEPC outcomes, highlighting that MBMs are necessary to provide economic incentives for the adoption of net-zero technologies and fuels.