Tag: UK Chamber of Shipping

The UK Chamber this week participated in a workshop on marine litter coordinated by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS)

UK Chamber of Shipping issued it's latest round-up of the biggest policy news and activity from the last month at the UK Chamber

'Industry needs an EU that is flexible, our new MEPs must fight for reform'' states Guy Platten, CEO, UK Chamber of Shipping at UK Chamber of Shipping blog.

From the UK Chamber of Shipping Annual Review 2013-14 Global climate change is not a side issue to our industry and world trade - it is of fundamental importance. The potential impact of changing weather patterns, sea levels and temperatures poses potentially enormous social, economic and political challenges for many regions across the world.Slowing down or reversing the level of carbon emissions remains the most important environmental issue the world faces, and every sector of industry must share responsibility in trying to achieve this.Environmental regulation is, of course, a necessary mechanism to help deliver effective reductions in carbon emissions and other pollutants. Nonetheless, regulators face significant challenges in pursuing an holistic policy approach that ensures the complex range of environmental measures are effective in their ultimate goal and that their overall impact - on the environment, society and industry - is fully assessed.Sustainability is a key issue for the sector. Acknowledging its importance to the global shipping industry, sustainable maritime development was the key theme at the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) World Maritime Day 2013 on 26 September. However, sustainable development covers both social and economic sustainability as well as environmental sustainability. While environmental regulatory frameworks are a necessary and ...

This week saw the 6th Ministerial roundtable event between senior industry figures and Government Ministers, as part of the strategic partnership' programme

The Transport Select Committee has published its findings following an inquiry into the government's shipping strategy, focusing on the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and UK seafarer jobs

Jeanius Consulting has been announced as a supporting organisation to the Shipping Professional Network London (SPNL) and will provide PR services to support the network as a voice for the youngest members of the shipping community

Shipping Minister Stephen Hammond has today reduced the light dues rate and stated that he intends to seek a further reduction in 2015-16.

The UK Chamber of Shipping has welcomed the announcement - as part of National Apprenticeship Week - that ship ratings, including engineering, navigation and catering roles, will be included as one of the Department for Business Trailblazer' apprenticeships

The UK Chamber had a fruitful meeting with the Shipping Minister, Stephen Hammond MP last month.