UK Chamber joins forces on a long-term plan to decarbonise shipping

LONDON : The UK Chamber of Shipping and seven other maritime trade bodies have written to maritime minister Mike Kane to call for a successor to the Clean Maritime Plan to be an early and top priority.

The entire maritime sector is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and achieving net zero. However, it does require a long term plan that sets the framework for how government and the sector will work together to reduce emissions.

The 2024 General Election meant that the planned refresh of the Clean Maritime Plan, first published in 2019, was curtailed meaning that it is vital the new Government treats publication of a new multi year plan as a top priority.

Commenting on the letter UK Chamber of Shipping CEO Rhett Hatcher said:
‘’It is vital to provide the industry and investors with confidence to aid the sector in its drive to reach net zero. To achieve this, we need a multi-year plan, which creates a framework for public and private sector collaboration and a pathway for emissions reduction.’’

“The previous plan, published in 2019 is long overdue for review and the Government must now undertake this, alongside industry, as a top priority to ensure that maritime sector does not fall behind in reducing emissions.’’

Signatories to the letter are:

• UK Chamber of Shipping
• British Ports Association
• British Tugowners Association
• Cruise Line International
• Maritime London
• Society of Maritime Industries
• UK Major Ports Group
• Workboat Association