Tag: UK Chamber of Shipping

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.

The UK Chamber of Shipping is urging government to mandate green shore power, with new targets for ports and ships to ensure mainstream adoption by 2030.

Speaking at the UK Chamber of Shipping Annual Dinner last week, Chamber President John Denholm CBE called on the IMO to take more decisive action to cut emissions from the international shipping industry.

In a landmark decision, the UK shipping industry has agreed that the international shipping sector must pursue a net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050. This is a decision that the UK Chamber of shipping supports.

The UK Chamber of Shipping recently confirmed Sarah Treseder as its next Chief Executive, replacing Bob Sanguinetti.

The Department of Health and Social Care has responded to a joint letter sent by Nautilus International and the UK Chamber of Shipping concerning mandatory quarantines for seafarers who have travelled to countries on the UK's Covid-19 travel 'red list'.

The UK Chamber of Shipping has announced a maritime G7 meeting, aiming to talk about trade barriers and better collaboration on green R&D initiatives.

A recent joint letter from Nautilus and UK Chamber of Shipping urges UK government to support ILO resolutions on seafarer vaccination.

Nautilus International and the UK Chamber of Shipping urged Maritime Minister Robert Courts MP to support establishing the UK as an international seafarer vaccination hub.