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Sep 25

UK Chamber of Shipping Welcomes Appointment of Keir Mather MP as Maritime Minister

The UK Chamber of Shipping has welcomed Keir Mather MP to his new role as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport, following confirmation that he will take on responsibility for Maritime and Aviation within his ministerial brief.

Rhett Hatcher, Chief Executive of the UK Chamber of Shipping, said:

We welcome Keir Mather MP to his new role and look forward to working with him to advance the UK’s maritime industry.

His appointment comes at a crucial time for the UK’s maritime industry, which plays a vital role in powering trade, connecting communities, and enabling prosperity.

From advancing maritime decarbonisation, to strengthening regional economies and investing in skills, we look forward to engaging constructively with the Minister and his department to shape policy solutions to shared agendas and to continue to drive innovation and sustainable growth across the industry.

The UK Chamber of Shipping also extends its sincere thanks to Mike Kane MP for his dedication and service to the maritime sector during his time as Minister.