Given its central role in Britain’s shipping sector, the UK Chamber of Shipping is a valued Supporter of the pan-European Coastlink Conference and its network of short sea shipping and associated transport systems.
Dedicated to promoting shipping across the country, the Chamber shares many ambitions with Coastlink, not least environmental improvements and the decarbonisation of vessels and ports.
Along with its ongoing role as a trade association and voice of the UK shipping industry with Government, parliament, international organisations and others, the UK Chamber of Shipping publishes reports and facilitates collaborations in relevant areas.
In August it published a landmark report – Alternative Fuels: Building the Safety Evidence Base – which identified and assessed the safety considerations associated with the fuels expected to power shipping’s transition to net zero.
Developed through the Chamber’s Safety of Alternative Fuels Working Group (SAFWG), the publication provides preliminary, high-level risk assessments covering five key fuel pathways: biofuels, methanol, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), hydrogen and ammonia.
Then in September, along with the Cruise Lines International Association, it announced the launch of the UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition. Aimed at supporting the shipping sector’s transition to net-zero emissions, the cross-sector industry initiative brought together shipowners, fuel suppliers, producers and maritime technology developers.
A broadly similar gathering will be in attendance at the 25th Coastlink Conference in Rotterdam, 14-15 April 2027, collectively presenting industry insight and expertise. Click here to benefit from what is on offer.
