UK Chamber of Shipping

Our Policy Manager for Ferry & Cruise, Ilias Bafounis, was delighted to jump on board P&O Ferries ⛴ last Thursday for a round trip from #Dover to #Calais. Having recently joined the Chamber, Ilias found the tour of the P&O Ferries facilities and operations ideal for witnessing the industry first-hand and increasing his already extensive knowledge. Members can sign up for our Ferry & Cruise circulars and panels via the Members Area on our website.👇 https://lnkd.in/djmDEteP #cruise #ferries #travel #shipping

Shipping UK welcomes its second bronze sponsor, Serco. 👏 Set to attract over 300 people across the UK #shipping community, the conference will shed light on the real challenges for global shipping in economics and geopolitics to 2030 and beyond. Early bird tickets 🎫 for our Shipping UK Conference on 8 October at the QEII Centre end on 7 July. 📣 Tickets include access to the: ✔ Conference✔ Exhibition✔ Lunch✔ Evening Food & Drinks Reception ✔ Panel Debates✔ Breakout Sessions✔ Q&As✔ Shipping UK platform and app. For more information and to book your ticket, visit the conference website: https://lnkd.in/eum7qmSU

Yesterday, our Offshore Panel Meeting met in #Edinburgh ahead of our Summer Lunch, with 15 people in attendance. Stakeholders gathered to discuss Operation Zero and advocate for cleaner #shipping practices in the #offshore industry. Operation Zero was initially launched by the UK Government during #COP26 in 2021 to speed up the decarbonisation process of operation and maintenance vessels in the #offshore wind sector. Would you like to learn more about the topic? Click below 👇 https://lnkd.in/gW9td5Pj

As we celebrate our Summer Lunch in this breathtaking venue, The Signet Library, we would like to thank the 220+ guests who joined us today in #Edinburgh. Our President JB Rae-Smith, who was delighted to join his 1st Summer Lunch as President of the Chamber, said: "One of my priorities is to make Scotland and the wider UK the best place possible to run a shipping business. Shipping delivers so much for Scotland, much of which is highlighted in our Value of Shipping for Scotland Report published last year. "Today, I’m especially pleased to have David Whitehouse, Chief Executive of Offshore Energies UK, as a speaker. I’d also like to thank our sponsors, Seapeak, the Port of Aberdeen, Tidewater and Witherbys, for their kind support for today’s event." You can download our Value of Shipping for Scotland report from our webpage👇 https://lnkd.in/e5PazaGg

Our team enjoyed a lovely visit aboard the Royal Caribbean - Anthem of the Seas in #Southampton last Friday to learn more about #cruise ship operations.🛳 The tour included: ➡Captain welcome ➡Bridge tour ➡Engine control room visit ➡Waste and recycling centre visit ➡Public venues tour We thank the Royal Caribbean Group for welcoming us and taking the time to talk through what they love most: working at sea. 🌊 #cruise #shipping #tourism

The Evening Standard Step Up Expo at the #London Olympia attracts over 5,000 students every year. This exhibition brings together colleges, employers, and brands to help teenagers make the right #career choice. Our Merchant Navy Training Board Director Kathryn Neilson and Head of Operations Donna Stevens are there today and tomorrow to advocate for their Careers At Sea brand. Careers At Sea roles include: 🛳 Navigation Deck Officer: https://lnkd.in/eVdaDi5t 🛠 Engineering Officer: https://lnkd.in/eJcMBZWy 💡 Elector-Technical Officer: https://lnkd.in/e48zDSm4 Pop by their Careers At Sea stand to say 'Hello'👋 if you or anyone you know want to learn more. To find out more about Careers At Sea, visit: https://lnkd.in/eKxMbjrV

Yesterday, our Director of Policy for #Environment, Francesco Sandrelli, joined a panel discussion on the Carbon Intensity Index (CII) organised by Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC).   The panel delved into the CII's evolution, methodologies, practical considerations, and legal implications, helping #shipping professionals gain a deeper understanding of related issues.   Francesco presented:   ➡ Practical challenges faced by ship owners and operators ➡ Measures and best practices for maintaining and improving CII ratings   Thank you to our members, Houlder Limited and P&O Ferries, for kindly providing us with their case studies. We would also like to thank Ship & Bunker and Blue Visby for their collaboration.   #decarbinisation #maritime

This morning, we held a webinar on the General Election Manifesto attended by over 30 people. This was an opportunity to brief our members on the implications of the forthcoming election on 4 July for the UK #shipping community. We analysed parties’ promises on: #decarbonisation #employment #borders and #trade #infrastructure, and #taxation. We also gave insights into current polling and Chamber activity to ensure effective engagement with the new Government. Members can view our Manifesto analysis slides to learn more👇 https://lnkd.in/d6wNzgB3

Happy Day of the Seafarer!🎊⚓ To honour this day, we'd like to share a few pictures from yesterday's event where our CEO, Rhett Hatcher, addressed our charity member Stella Maris Org during their annual reception. Rhett emphasised the importance of supporting this charity, which works hard to support the #health, #safety and #wellbeing of all #seafares with 80 volunteers in the UK who conduct around 6,000 ship visits annually. Here are a few things he highlighted: ⚓Our joint work with unions to keep seafarers safe in places such as the Red Sea and closer to home ⚓The Cadet Welfare Group we have created alongside the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and Nautilus International to allow cadets to raise issues and concerns in the rare instances these cannot be solved with their employer or training management company ⚓The sheer reliance we have on shipping to deliver the food, energy and other essential supplies we need – none of which would be possible without seafarers! All Chamber seafarer safety resources can be found on our website 👇 https://lnkd.in/eZ8ac_xZ #SafetyTipsAtSea

- Northern Marine Group is officially the first sponsor of our Shipping UK conference on 8 October 2024 in #London.👏 We thank Northern Marine Group for being a loyal supporter of yet another Chamber event; their invaluable help has been shown throughout the years. Read below what their Managing Director, Philip Fullerton, had to say. Wishing to find out more about Shipping UK? 👇 https://lnkd.in/eum7qmSU #ShippingUK