The EAC yesterday (13 February) published the Government’s response to its predecessor Committee’s report on ‘Net zero and UK shipping’.
Alongside the response, the Committee Chair, Toby Perkins MP, has written to the Transport Secretary. Calling for clarity from Government on the publication of the successor to the 2019 Clean Maritime Plan, and warning that continued delays may put at risk the UK’s leadership on maritime...
Claire Hogan, a passionate and dedicated Careers at Sea Ambassador, has been named the winner of the Careers at Sea Ambassador of the Year Award for 2024. Claire was presented with the prestigious award by Graham Westgarth, at the UK Chamber of Shipping’s Annual Dinner last night, where she was honoured for her efforts in front of over 700 attendees.
The award recognises unwavering commitment to promoting career pathways in the maritime...
The UK Chamber of Shipping hosted its prestigious annual gala dinner at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London, on Monday 3 February.
Over 730 guests from across the UK and international shipping community gathered to recognise and celebrate the contribution of the industry to growth and employment across our maritime nation.
Speakers on the night were the Maritime Minister Mike Kane MP, Chamber President JB Rae-Smith and CEO Rhett Hatcher. In his speech, the Minister pledged his...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/04/uk-chamber-of-shipping-annual-dinner/
The UK Chamber of Shipping has called for funds raised from the inclusion of domestic shipping in the UK’s Emission Trading Scheme to help not hinder the drive to net zero.
In response to the announcement that domestic shipping will be included in the UK’s Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) beginning in 2026, a representative for the UK Chamber of Shipping stated:
“This announcement is a significant step forward in the journey to reach net zero emissions from domestic shipping in the UK, although...
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme Authority (UK ETS) has announced a package of reforms to tighten limits on industrial, power and aviation emissions, including shipping.
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The British Tugowners Association has releases to industry its latest guidance release, Recovery of Persons in Water (PIW), a Guide to Good Practice for Small Vessels. Th ..
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New mandatory targets must push ports into installing, and subsequently ships into using, shore power technology to reduce emissions, according to the UK Chamber of Shipping. The post UK gov’t…
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I was looking at a photo of a research ship back from a voyage to the Polar regions, although you wouldn’t have known it from the pristine state of the hull. There was ..
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ACUA Ocean, a clean maritime startup, has joined the UK Chamber of Shipping, the trade association of the UK shipping industry that gathers around 200 members. The post Hydrogen-powered USV designer…
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UK Shipping Industry demands Net-Zero by 2050
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.
International regulations require the global shipping industry to cut their emissions by 50% compared to 2008 levels. But the UK Chamber of Shipping has now confirmed it wants the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to double this target and commit to net-zero emissions by 2050.
The shipping...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/09/13/uk-shipping-industry-demands-net-zero-by-2050/