Given its central role in Britain\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
In August it published a landmark report \u2013 Alternative Fuels: Building the Safety Evidence Base<\/em> \u2013 which identified and assessed the safety considerations associated with the fuels expected to power shipping’s transition to net zero.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n