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The UK has an opportunity to get its maritime fuel standard right from the outset.
Today we have published a new policy paper, Designing a Workable UK Maritime Fuel Standard: Lessons from the implementation of FuelEU Maritime, setting out how Government can design a regime that cuts emissions without creating unnecessary complexity or putting UK shipping at a competitive disadvantage.
Drawing on industry experience of FuelEU Maritime, we are calling for a UK approach that is practical, proportionate and internationally aligned, while giving operators the flexibility and confidence they need to plan for the transition.
Read the report and our recommendations: ukchamberofshipping.com/news…
ALT Graphic promoting the UK Chamber of Shipping policy paper, “Designing a Workable UK Maritime Fuel Standard: Lessons from the implementation of FuelEU Maritime.”
ALT Graphic outlining five key recommendations for a UK maritime fuel standard: be underpinned by a robust ship-level MRV framework; ensure alignment and interoperability with international frameworks; set realistic, achievable targets informed by fuel availability and infrastructure readiness; ensure commercial practicality and implementation flexibility; and commit to periodic review and alignment with IMO developments.
ALT Quote graphic featuring Peter Aylott, Director of Policy at the UK Chamber of Shipping: “The UK has the opportunity to get this right from the outset. That means learning from FuelEU’s implementation and building a system that cuts emissions without creating unnecessary complexity or putting UK shipping at a competitive disadvantage.”
ALT Quote graphic featuring Anna Ziou, Chair of the UK Chamber’s Carbon Working Group and Director, Maritime & Regulatory Affairs at Carnival Corporation: “FuelEU Maritime has shown that fuel standards are far more complex than setting a target. They require mature data systems, clear certification rules, tested digital infrastructure and enough time for industry, verifiers and regulators to prepare.”
It was a special evening for the UK Chamber team this week as we joined colleagues from across the industry at St Paul’s Cathedral for The Annual National Service for Seafarers.
We proudly support this event, which brings the maritime community together to recognise and give thanks for seafarers and the vital work they do each and every day.
This year’s service also marked 150 years of Aggie's (@Aggie_Westons) and 100 years of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners (@HCMM_UK), as well as the parade of the Worcester Ensign, marking the conclusion of the Association of Old Worcesters.
Thank you to The Seafarers’ Charity (@Seafarers_KGFS) and everyone involved in making this such a special occasion.
We look forward to coming together again for The Annual National Service for Seafarers on Wednesday 13 October 2027. Find out more: theseafarerscharity.org/
The UK Chamber of Shipping has welcomed the decision by Skills England to retain five maritime apprenticeship standards following representations from across the maritime industry.
The five apprenticeships being retained are Seafarer Deck Rating, Small Commercial Vessel Crew Member, Officer of the Watch 500gt Near Coastal, Marine and Boatyard Operative, and Marine Pilot.
We look forward to continuing to work with Skills England and partners across maritime to ensure our training system remains responsive to industry developments, employers needs and creates high-quality opportunities for the next generation.
Find out more: ow.ly/LooW50ZY4JQ
New starters. Future leaders. Anyone taking their first steps into shipping 🛳️
Our Introduction to Shipping course provides a practical overview of how shipping operates in the UK, from regulation and crewing to vessel operations and the commercial realities of running a shipping business.
Led by industry experts, it is designed for those with little or no prior knowledge of shipping and provides a solid foundation for anyone looking to broaden their understanding of the sector.
Find out more and register to join us in London on 24 November: ow.ly/Fpy550ZX2wJ
ALT Aerial view of a cargo ship with colorful containers sailing, promoting a UK Chamber of Shipping Introduction to Shipping event in London on 24 Nov.
Can the international rule of law still provide the certainty global shipping depends on?
Tomorrow at 10am, our President Karrie Trauth will join Thomas Kazakos, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (@shippingics) and Dorota Lost-Sieminska, Director of the Legal Affairs and External Relations Division at the International Maritime Organization (@IMOHQ) to discuss one of the most pressing issues facing global shipping today. Moderated by Neville Smith, Managing Director of Mariner Communications (@MaritimeInsight), the session will help frame a full day of expert insight at the inaugural CSN London Maritime Forum.
As geopolitical tensions, sanctions and disruption to key trade routes continue to reshape the operating environment, the panel will explore what this means for the commercial realities of shipping and global trade.
Find out more: cyprusshippingevents.com/csn…
ALT CSN London Maritime Forum event poster for October 13, 2026, featuring a panel on the International Rule of Law with four speakers and moderator details.
Britain's prosperity depends on shipping. But as competition for investment intensifies and the global landscape evolves, its success cannot be taken for granted.
This week we launched Championing UK Shipping, our new strategy focused on growth, competitiveness, transition and resilience.
It marks our renewed commitment to strengthening UK shipping's voice in and beyond our shores, shaping policy and creating the conditions needed for businesses to invest, innovate and grow.
To accompany the launch, UK Chamber President Karrie Trauth and Chief Executive Rhett Hatcher share their perspectives on the challenges shaping our industry, the opportunities ahead and the role the Chamber can play in helping secure a competitive and resilient future for UK shipping.
Find out more: ukchamberofshipping.com/news…
ALT Rhett Hatcher, Chief Executive of the UK Chamber of Shipping, said: Britain is a leading maritime nation, but future success cannot be taken for granted. Competition for investment is intensifying; global trade patterns are evolving and the operating environment facing shipping companies is changing rapidly. This strategy sets out how the Chamber will champion the interests of UK shipping, demonstrate its value and secure the conditions businesses need to invest, innovate and grow. Our ambition is straightforward: to ensure shipping is recognised as an essential enabler of economic growth, national resilience and Britain's future prosperity.
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The UK Chamber of Shipping (@ukshipping) Summit took place yesterday with many insightful discussions taking place.
Shipping UK may be over, but the conversations are only just getting started... 💬⛴️
Yesterday, Shipping UK brought together more than 300 leaders from shipping, finance, defence and government to tackle some of the biggest opportunities and challenges facing our industry.
Against that backdrop, we launched Championing UK Shipping, our new strategy for growth, competitiveness, transition and resilience: ow.ly/YWIa50ZViBK
The discussions, debates and connections made throughout the day reinforced a simple point: shipping has a vital role to play in Britain's future, and our industry is strongest when it speaks with a clear and collective voice.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, including our speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and our partner, @RivieraMaritime, for helping to make the day such a success. We are grateful for the expertise, insight and perspectives shared throughout and look forward to seeing you again at a future UK Chamber event!
The discussions on stage are only part of the story 💬
Throughout Shipping UK today, leaders from across shipping, finance, defence and government are sharing ideas, building connections and tackling the issues that will shape our industry’s future, from competitiveness and investment to future fuels, workforce challenges and resilience.
It’s exactly these conversations that make this event such an important fixture in the maritime calendar.
Bring on the afternoon sessions where there’s more to come!
Shipping is central to Britain’s growth, resilience and prosperity. Today at Shipping UK, we are launching our new UK Chamber strategy to help ensure it remains that way.
Championing UK Shipping sets out how we will demonstrate the value of our industry, shape policy and strengthen the conditions needed for shipping businesses to invest, innovate and grow.
Built around four campaigns focused on competitiveness, growth, transition and resilience, it reflects a clear ambition: to ensure shipping remains at the heart of Britain’s prosperity, security and economic future.
If you are joining us in Westminster later today, you will receive a copy on your seat. However, if you would like an early look, and to learn more about the thinking behind the strategy, you can find out more on our website: ukchamberofshipping.com/news…
ALT Our strategy, Championing UK Shipping. UK Chamber logo in top right, container ship and wave graphic along the bottom.
Meet our moderator for Shipping UK, award-winning broadcaster and financial commentator Susannah Streeter (@StreeterNews) 🎤
"Shipping is, of course, the engine of global trade, but the industry is undergoing a period of profound change."
That is why leaders from across shipping, government, finance and defence are coming together on 6 October to discuss the decisions that will shape the sector's future through to 2030.
From geopolitics and global trade to security and investment, Susannah's experience covering the forces shaping the world economy makes her ideally placed to lead a day of debate about what comes next for shipping.
Hear from Susannah below ahead of Tuesday's event!
🎟️ Final tickets available. Book now: ow.ly/rM9L50ZTWQi
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I am pleased to be moderating Shipping UK: Navigating the Future this October. @ukshipping will bring together leaders from shipping, government, finance and defence to explore the big issues - from geopolitics to innovation, skills and decarbonisation. bit.ly/4e8fKg8
📣 Be among the first to hear from the UK's new investment chief at Shipping UK next week!
We are proud to announce Parminder Kohli, Chief Executive Officer of the UK Office for Investment, as our opening keynote speaker for Shipping UK.
Appointed on 1 October, this will be Parminder's first industry engagement since taking up the role, making Shipping UK the first opportunity for business leaders to hear his vision for attracting investment, driving growth and strengthening the UK's competitive position.
With almost 25 years at Shell, including as Chair of Shell UK Ltd and Executive Vice President, Sustainability and Carbon, Parminder brings a rare combination of global business leadership and public service.
His keynote promises unique insights into the opportunities that lie at the intersection of industry, investment and government.
🎟️Final tickets available - book your place now: events.rivieramm.com/event/s…
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ALT Portrait of Parminder Kohli, CEO of UK Office for Investment, announced as keynote speaker for Shipping UK on 6 October 2026 in London.
As the UK offshore energy sector faces a defining decade, we are pleased to announce that Phil Milton, CEO of Well-Safe Solutions (@wellsafe_decom), has been appointed Chair of the British Rig Owners Association (BROA), bringing more than 30 years of offshore energy experience to the role.
With major decisions ahead on energy security, investment and the transition to a lower-carbon future, BROA will continue to work with industry, regulators and government to support a safe, competitive and resilient offshore operating environment.
Read more on our website: ow.ly/Qya250ZTrbg
Image three caption: (L-R) Innes Cormack, BROA Technical Chair and Chief Technical Officer at Stena Drilling (@stena_drilling); Phil Milton, incoming Chair of BROA and CEO of Well-Safe Solutions; BROA Manager and UK Chamber Policy Director Robert Merrylees at Well Safe Protector, Aberdeen South Harbour on 30 September.
This time next week, the final panel will be over, but the conversations will only just be getting started...
We are pleased to welcome International Registries, Inc., as our sponsor for the Shipping UK drinks reception.
IRI provides administrative and technical support to the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime and Corporate Registries, and it is a pleasure to have them on board as we close a day of debate, insight and networking focused on the future of the UK's shipping industry.
Following a packed programme, those who join us will have the opportunity to continue the conversation and make new connections over drinks, courtesy of IRI.
Secure your place today: events.rivieramm.com/event/s…
@RivieraMaritime
ALT Promotional image for Shipping UK: Navigating the Future, featuring The Marshall Islands Registry as sponsor and Riviera as partner.
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Excited to welcome award-winning broadcaster Susannah Streeter as moderator for Shipping UK on 6 October!
From geopolitics and global trade to security and investment, Susannah will lead crucial debates on the forces shaping shipping through to 2030.
bit.ly/4z46zFQ
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There is just one week until the @ukshipping Summit, commencing on the 6th October.
ICS Chairman, John Denholm, is participating on the opening panel “The triple imperative: How sustainability, security and regulation define the 2030 maritime landscape."
In one week, shipping's leaders will gather in Westminster for one of the sector's most important events of the year: Shipping UK 2026 🛳️
But don't just take our word for it. Hear from delegates who joined us in 2024 and discover why Shipping UK has become a must-attend event for leaders across shipping, government, finance and defence.
Want to join them? There's still time to secure your place. Book today: events.rivieramm.com/event/s…
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How can shipping remain competitive, sustainable and secure in an increasingly complex world?
That is one of the key questions at Shipping UK on 6 October.
Our President, Karrie Trauth, will open the conference and chair what promises to be a fascinating discussion with industry leaders John Denholm CBE (International Chamber of Shipping - @shippingics / J. & J. Denholm Limited), Scott Bergeron (Oldendorff Carriers - @oldendorff1921) and Suryan Wirya-Simunovic (MOL (Europe Africa) Ltd) on the "triple imperative" facing shipping: sustainability, security and regulation.
These challenges are deeply interconnected and will shape the future of the sector, influencing everything from investment and competitiveness to decarbonisation, resilience and growth as we look towards 2030 and beyond.
A competitive, thriving shipping sector is fundamental to the UK's economy, security and prosperity. There has never been a more important time for industry, government and stakeholders to come together to discuss the opportunities and challenges ahead.
We look forward to a day of insightful debate and practical discussion with colleagues from across shipping, maritime, government and beyond.
If you have not yet secured your place, there is still time to join us: ow.ly/iBRJ50ZS7NX
@RivieraMaritime
ALT Karrie Trauth moderating a panel on sustainability, security, and regulation at Shipping UK event in London, October 2026.