The Chamber is due to publish its 2023 Journal at the end of March and you could be the first to request your free copy by emailing the Chamber's Director of Communications Tom Bartošák-Harlow. You also still have the chance to have your photos included in the Journal by emailing Tom as soon as possible.

The MNTB in collaboration with industry colleagues has reviewed the Human Element Leadership and Management course and published its 3rd edition, which is available to purchase through the Witherbys website, find out more in this newsletter.

The deadlines for completing our Members Survey and purchasing your Annual Dinner tickets are fast approaching, more information on both can be found below.

What's new

2023 Journal - Get Your Free Copy  

The Chamber's Journal is due to be published at the end of March. You can request your free copy by emailing the Chamber's Director of Communications Tom Bartošák-Harlow and receive it once it's been published. 

The flagship publication reviews the activities of the Chamber over the last 12 months and looks ahead to the Chamber's priorities for the coming year. 

Read more on our web page.

Human Element Leadership and Management Course

The Merchant Navy Training Board is delighted to announce that after an extensive review with industry colleagues, the 3rd edition of the Human Element Leadership and Management (Operational and Management Levels) course criteria is available to purchase.

For everyone who is interested in this course please visit the Witherbys website to get either a digital or printed copy

Members Survey (closes 20 January) 

Our annual members survey is now live and we very much welcome your feedback to help us improve what we do and provide you with the appropriate services and benefits that you value the most.

Questions asked include what communication channels you prefer, what business issues you’d like us to prioritise, the areas we should improve and much more.

We’d really appreciate your contribution and therefore ask you to complete our Members Survey, which we promise will take no more than 5 minutes.

Take Part in the ICS Seafarer Video

The International Chamber of Shipping is looking for shipping companies to take part in a video to promote seafaring as a career. The video, which will be available to all Chamber members to use, will launch later this year and is designed to provide shipping companies with a resource to use as part of their recruitment activities to provide further information on life at sea.

Any companies interested in finding out more can contact Hannah Patmore at ICS before the end of January. 

Latest member updates

Chamber members are reminded that they have exclusive access to a range of updates from the Chamber’s policy experts on a wide spectrum of issues. The latest updates this week include:

• UK Hydrographic Office - Sub-ECDIS Vessel Survey
• Agenda items for the Safety and Environment Committee meeting, 08 February 2023

Upcoming Events

The Annual Dinner (bookings close 16 January)

Our Annual Dinner will be held at the iconic 5-star JW Marriott Grosvenor House hotel on Park Lane, in the heart of Mayfair, on 6 February 2023. This is a wonderful opportunity to network with colleagues and celebrate recent milestones. Last year, this event attracted around 800 influential guests from across the maritime industry. 

The dinner is kindly sponsored by Northern Marine (Gold Sponsor), V. Group (President's Reception), Denholm, UK Ship Register, Lloyd’s Register, ABS and Seapeak (Silver Sponsors).

Book your tickets.

NEW EVENT: Introduction to Shipping Course

The Chamber’s Introduction to UK Shipping online course is an engaging snapshot which will give participants an understanding of how the UK shipping industry operates, the regulations, constraints and current issues.

Taking place on 26 January, participants will learn from a variety of subject matter experts on regulatory, business, political, legal, employment and training in the shipping industry. The course will be up to date with sessions on current issues.

Book your tickets.

Harbour Towage Panel

The Panel will take place on 6 February 2023, at the International Chamber of Shipping and its purpose is to identify issues and develop policies relating to harbour towage operations.

All members with an interest in harbour towage and related matters, including tug operators, class societies, law firms, P&I clubs, port authorities, marine consultants and others are encouraged to attend.

Members are invited to raise any areas for inclusion with the Panel Secretary, Robert Merrylees.

Safety & Environment Committee Panel 

This members-only Committee discusses a wide range of environmental and safety-related matters, including decarbonisation, BWMC, underwater noise, marine plastic litter, ship recycling, safety culture, vehicle deck safety, offshore renewables, navigation and fuel safety.

Members are invited to suggest specific areas for inclusion on the Agenda. 

This will be a hybrid meeting held at the International Chamber of Shipping offices in London. 

 If you would like more information, please contact Elise Nyborg.

NEW EVENT: UK Chamber of Shipping & BPA Workshop on Shore Power

Join the UK Chamber of Shipping & British Ports Association on 8 February to discuss the proposed introduction of shore power in the UK. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute towards a joint position paper.

As the UK government looks to develop shore power as a clean energy solution for shipping, this workshop will bring together experts from across the shipping and port sector to explore the potential benefits and challenges of its adoption. Through a series of interactive discussions, we will delve into considerations surrounding infrastructural capacity, funding, and sector-specific requirements to consider how shore power might be deployed in practice to best support the transition to a low-carbon maritime industry.

Register your place. 

Summer Lunch

Our summer lunch is set to take place on Tuesday 13 June 2023, in a brand new venue, the Signet Library, in Edinburgh. More information will be available on our event page. In the meantime, please save the date.