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In this first Horizon Scan, we sit down with UK Chamber Policy Director Francesco Sandrelli to explore the forces that will shape maritime decarbonisation over the next decade. From risks of regulatory fragmentation to the structural challenges around readiness of port infrastructure and fuel technologies, our discussion seeks to focus on the key outputs the sector needs to see to secure its path to net zero by 2050.

The Board of the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) and the UK Chamber of Shipping are pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Gregory as the new Director of the MNTB, the shipping industry’s central body for promoting and developing seafarer education, training and skills.

One year on from the allision between the MV Solong and Stena Immaculate in the Humber, Robert Merrylees, Policy Director and Secretary of the British Tugowners Association (BTA) explores calls for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and UK Government to review and strengthen the UK’s emergency response capability.

Join us for the Chamber’s Introduction to Shipping course – now delivered in person for a full day of learning and networking.

The UK Chamber of Shipping is closely monitoring situation in the Middle East and will regularly update this statement as the situation evolves.

Last Updated 8 April 2026.