The UK’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is modernising the way the UK Ship Register operates and a number of new initiatives are in the works that could help the red ensign become more commercial and internationally competitive. 21st July 2017
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The Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) scheme has been appraised by a newly published independent review, the findings of which have been welcomed by the UK Chamber of Shipping. 18th July 2017
The UK Chamber of Shipping is partnering with ITN Productions to produce a news and current affairs-style programme exploring the importance of the UK shipping industry, focusing on safety and environmental issues. 17th July 2017
We have again been approached by the Department for Transport to put forward nominations for the 2018 Birthday Honours List to on behalf of the UK shipping industry - here's how you can nominate someone. 17th July 2017
The UK government can't afford to dilly-dally any longer in ordering new naval vessels to protect the world’s merchant fleet, writes Guy Platten, CEO of the UK Chamber. 17th July 2017
The UK’s female ratings are still underrepresented in the deck and engine room and the overall age profile of UK ratings is advancing, according to a new survey. 17th July 2017
Guy Platten, CEO of the UK Chamber of Shipping, has received the Honorary Award of the Dr Winterbottom Fellowship from South Tyneside College. 17th July 2017
The UK’s maritime industry has a history of pushing the boundaries in technology. It is important this tradition is maintained into the Digital Age, writes Drew Brandy from Inmarsat 17th July 2017
In a video released today, the Chamber warns that the return of border controls would lead to increased bureaucracy, “guaranteed” lorry gridlock and threats to the prosperity of both EU member states and the UK. 17th July 2017
The UK Chamber of Shipping has welcomed five new companies to its membership. 30th June 2017
Three major seafarers’ centres in the UK have closed their doors in the past two years. There’s a certain sentimentality attached to these centres, but the question is: does it really matter that they’re closing? 17th July 2017
Suicide rates among seafarers experiencing mental health problems have more than tripled since 2014. How can we support our seafarers before it's too late? 17th July 2017
