UK shipping organisation pledges green focus
UK Chamber of Shipping to focuns on green initiatives Helen Deeble, the new president of the UK Chamber of Shipping, has said that green initiatives will continue to be a focus for the organisation, although the sector's stability is of "paramount importance".Ms Deeble acknowledged that carbon and sulphur emissions, anti-piracy measures, safety standards and industry training would continue to dominate as policy issues, and promised that "running through all the chamber's work this year will be a true focus on the role of shipping and the maritime services cluster - and the benefits they bring to the UK economy".Ms Deeble, the first female leader of the organisation, is also chief executive of P&O Ferries.Source: Maritime Journal
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