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Statement from the UK Chamber of Shipping on the Brexit dealThe UK Chamber of Shipping has welcomed reports that the UK Government and the European Union have reached agreement on the UK’s withdrawal.
Bob Sanguinetti, CEO of the UK Chamber of Shipping said:
“From the outset we have said that maintaining frictionless trade between the UK and the European Union is the absolute priority. This Withdrawal Agreement appears to achieve that, to the benefit of businesses and consumers alike."
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Less than 97 working days remain before Brexit and much ground is still to be coveredAs the clock ticks down towards the 29th March 2019, pressure is ramping up on Government and industry to anticipate and prepare for whatever changes may occur when the UK leaves the EU. On one hand, a negotiated settlement is proving difficult to finalise; on the other, Day One No Deal preparations are gathering pace, if not at a critical juncture.
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Spreading the word about sea careersRachel Gurnett from the Merchant Navy Training Board is encouraging UK maritime professionals to volunteer to help promote careers at sea to young people.
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The UK needs a deal, not chartered-in ships, says UK Chamber of ShippingUK Chamber CEO Bob Sanguinetti has responded to reports that the Government may charter ships in the event of a No-Deal Brexit.
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Guest blog: The digital transformation of shipping is a £13 billion opportunity for the UKThe UK has a lucrative opportunity on its hands, writes Nick Chubb, one of the authors of the new report 'Frictionless trade: How new technology will power international trade'.
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DFDS’s success shows apprenticeships can help in recruiting ratingsFive new ratings have begun permanent contracts with DFDS after completing apprenticeships. Could this be the solution to recruiting more UK ratings?
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How the MNTB is working on new ways to accumulate sea time – a cadet’s experienceThe Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) has piloted new “industrial placements” in partnership with the Royal Navy, Chiltern Maritime, Trinity House and the UK MCA to give cadets an alternative means of accruing sea time.
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Watch: To Sea or Not to SeaThe UK Chamber of Shipping and Merchant Navy Training Board have launched a broadcast-quality advert as part of the Careers At Sea campaign, to boost the number of young people entering maritime careers.
Watch now: Sea Change
Our new programme looks at how the UK shipping industry is responding to changing demands from regulators and stakeholders on issues such as safety, the environment and crew welfare.
The programme also looks at the training and technological innovation that can improve the operation, procedures and impact of our industry.
Watch the full programme here
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