Tag: UK

The U.K. government yesterday announced the launch of a new finance scheme to support shipbuilding in the U.K..

Nautilus International recognises the importance of the new Seafarers' Charter and urges the UK Government to make the Charter mandatory in order to boost its affectiveness. 

David Griffiths, Claims Executive of UK P&I Club states that to enable decarbonisation of shipping by 2050, in alignment with the Paris Agreement temperature goals, zero emission fuels need to make up 5% of international shipping fuels and 15% of domestic shipping fuels by 2030.

UK and French governments agree to join forces to improve conditions for seafarers with the new Seafarers' Charter.

The Women in Transport Equity Index survey, introduced at the Women in Transport Annual General Meeting on 26 June 2023, aims to provide crucial baseline data, recognising best practices and driving positive change.

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme Authority has announced a package of reforms to tighten limits on industrial, power and aviation emissions from 2024.

UK Transport Secretary unveils new support package which includes virtual reality training for Ukrainian seafarers, at Ukraine recovery conference in London after meeting Ukrainian Minister for Infrastructure.

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Port of London Authority (PLA) and Peel Ports Group to enable greater collaboration in the port sector.

Hutchison Ports has set a target of 2035 for its three UK ports to achieve Net-Zero for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.

Since Myanmar's military coup in February 2021, the EU, UK, and US have placed a series of sanctions and export restrictions. The Steamship Mutual P&I Club informs about measures that may be of interest to shipowners/operators.