16 Mar 21 UK Chamber of Shipping welcomes back Noble Caledonia The UK Chamber of Shipping is delighted to announce Noble Caledonia, recognised as being the leading small ship cruise specialist, with a loyal following and an ever-developing portfolio of innovative and enticing tours and cruises, has re-joined the Chamber.During the Covid-19 pandemic the cruise industry has worked together incredibly closely and the UK Chamber of Shipping has produced a set of framework documents for cruise ship operators to implement new measures with enhanced public health protection and to inform the safe return of cruising when conditions allow.The Chamber is the voice of the UK shipping industry working with Government, parliament, international organisations and others to champion and protect the industry on behalf of its nearly 200 members.Noble Caledonia Managing Director Tim Cochrane said: “We are delighted to be re-joining and to be able to benefit from the experience and leadership demonstrated by the Chamber during this extraordinary time. Now more than at any time in recent history experience counts. The Chamber possesses world class expertise, and we are glad to contribute our learnings after 30 years of Small Ship operations to the group. The industry has been presented with the opportunity to come back stronger and better and the Chamber is well placed to ensure a collegiate approach is adopted.” Welcoming Noble Caledonia, UK Chamber of Shipping Head of Membership and Business Development Tony Jerome said:“Everyone at the Chamber is absolutely delighted to welcome back Noble Caledonia and strengthening our cruise representation at the Chamber. By adding to our membership, we help raise the profile of our sector and increase our influence amongst politicians.“We offer a range of benefits to our members and we hope Noble Caledonia will enjoy all of our membership benefits and their expertise and experience will help strengthen the UK Chamber’s influence.” Share:
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