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The Value of Shipping 2025

The Value of Shipping

UK Shipping: Powering global trade & delivering a more prosperous nation
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UK Shipping Industry Ranked 5th Globally in New Competitiveness Index

The UK Chamber of Shipping has published a major new report by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr), confirming the UK’s position as one of the world’s most competitive maritime nations.
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New Report Reveals UK Shipping Industry’s Vital Role in Powering Global Trade and Delivering a More Prosperous Nation

Launched on 3 June in Parliament, a landmark report “The Value of Shipping 2025” from the UK Chamber of Shipping—reveals the powerful economic, social, and environmental contributions of the shipping industry to the UK.
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MNTB Launches National Awareness Campaign to Attract New Talent in Shipping

The Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) has launched a year-long Careers at Sea National Awareness Campaign to raise awareness of the shipping industry and the endless career opportunities available.
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Becoming a member of the UK Chamber will give you access to a variety of membership benefits.
  • We are open to shipping companies of all sizes, sectors and flags
  • We offer expert advice and facilitate sharing good practice
  • We influence policy development at UK and international level
  • We promote shipping’s relevance as the collective voice of the industry
  • We horizon-scan for emerging trends, issues and opportunities
  • We host the Merchant Navy Training Board for seafarer training and education
  • We provide the forum for industry decision-making
  • We bring members together for networking and development
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Mar 26

BROA Technical Committee | Meeting Notice | 20 March 2026

The British Rig Owners Association (BROA), shall be hosting its next hybrid Technical Committee on Friday, 20 March, kindly hosted by the American Bureau of Shipping in Aberdeen.
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Mar 26

UK Chamber of Shipping AGM 2026 & Member Drinks

The UK Chamber's AGM will take place this year at Glaziers Hall.
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Apr 26

Maritime Labour Convention Online Course

The Chamber will be hosting an online-only training course on the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) including the updates made in 2025; how it has come to be the fourth pillar of international regulation for shipping, alongside SOLAS, MARPOL and STCW.
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May 26

British Tugowners Association | 2026 Annual General Meeting, Conference & Dinner

Insight, Leadership and Collaboration Across the Towage Industry.

The BTA invites its members, and all those with an interest in towage, to a two‑day gathering that brings the towage community together to connect, share expertise and engage with leaders shaping the future of UK towage.
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Safety Culture Conference 2026
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May 26

Safety Culture Conference 2026

Building a culture that learns and lasts.

The UK Chamber’s Safety Culture Conference promotes a maritime industry where learning is continuous, embeded and shared, recognising that safety grows not from compliance alone but from habits, behaviours and systems shaped by reflection and collaboration.
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Introduction to Shipping Course 4 June | 0930-1700 | An in-person, expert-led overview of shipping in the UK.  Perfect if you are new to the industry or working alongside it.
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Jun 26

Introduction to Shipping Course

Join us for the Chamber’s Introduction to Shipping course – now delivered in person for a full day of learning and networking.
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