As geopolitical tensions reshape global trade and the maritime sector confronts the dual imperatives of decarbonisation and security, the UK Chamber of Shipping's flagship conference, Shipping UK 2026, returns on 6 October at Westminster's QEII Centre. Ticket sales are now live.

The Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) and the UK Chamber of Shipping proudly mark the retirement of our long standing colleague, Donna Stevens, after an exceptional 38 years of service. Since joining the organisation on 6 July 1987, Donna has been a constant source of expertise and integrity, guiding the MNTB and the wider industry through decades of change in seafarer training and education.

The UK shipping industry has raised serious concerns over Government plans to extend the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) to domestic maritime from 1 July 2026, warning that the policy risks harming UK competitiveness, increasing costs for island communities and slowing progress towards net zero.