Friday, 1 July 2022

Friday, 1 July 2022

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News: Climate Change Committee’s 2022 Progress Report

On 29 June, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) published its 2022 Report to Parliament, assessing the Government’s progress in reducing emissions against the UK’s statutory carbon budgets.

The Report shows that the shipping emissions fell by 2% every year in the decade to 2021, with savings driven by a 26% fall in domestic shipping activity and a 7% reduction in outbound international freight shipping, due to significant reductions in the quantities of oil and coal being transported. Overall, the sector accounted for 3% of the UK’s total emissions in 2021, with just over half of that coming from international shipping.

Key Messages?

  • The Government has a solid Net Zero strategy in place, but important policy gaps remain.
  • Tangible progress is lagging the policy ambition. With an emissions path set for the UK and the Net Zero Strategy published, greater emphasis and focus must be placed on delivery.
  • Successful delivery of changes on the ground requires active management of delivery risks. Not all policies will deliver as planned. Some may be more successful than expected, while others will fall behind.
  • Action to address the rising cost of living should be aligned with Net Zero. There remains an urgent need for equivalent action to reduce demand for fossil fuels to reduce emissions and limit energy bills.
  • Slow progress on wider enablers. The Net Zero Strategy contained warm words on many of the cross-cutting enablers of the transition, but there has been little concrete progress.
  • The UK must build on a successful COP26. The UK presidency of the UN COP26 climate summit in Glasgow in November 2021 successfully strengthened long-term global ambition and introduced new mechanisms to support delivery. It should prioritise making those new mechanisms work in practice and strengthening global 2030 ambition, while preparing for a focus on climate finance and adaptation at COP27 in 2022 and COP28 in 2023.

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Blog: Help us maintain the momentum around delivery of Maritime 2050

The Mersey Maritime Exchange Conference, which took place on 23 June 2022 in Liverpool, once again cast a renewed spotlight on the Maritime 2050 strategy, its ongoing ambitions, delivery of key progress across the major themes that make it up and the work that remains to be done to turn all its principles into deliverable actions. Across all the key themes there are programme activities and initiatives that industry and wider stakeholders can engage with to help deliver the priorities that underpin the future vision for the sector.

Many people are looking for practical ways in which they can contribute to the work of Maritime 2050, utilising their own experience, expertise and passion to see progress across whichever area of focus they are most interested in. Maritime UK has compiled a list of the key opportunities?YOU?can make a difference in the following areas: Innovation, Competitiveness, Environment, Regional Growth and People.

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Blog: Maritime Skills Commission celebrates being two years old

Today, Friday 1 July, marks two years since Maritime UK was tasked with establishing the Maritime Skills Commission and what a journey it has been.

The Maritime Skills Commission (MSC) was established to ensure that the maritime sector has a pipeline of talented people to serve all parts of the sector covering shipping, ports, leisure marine, engineering, science and professional services.

Since the first meeting of the Commission in 2020, progress has included:

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Get Involved: Industry urged to start planning for Maritime UK Week 2022

Maritime UK Week 2022 runs from 10-16 October and will shine a spotlight on the latest developments in the maritime sector and engage people across the UK with the world of maritime.?

Maritime UK Week serves as an opportunity to champion and raise awareness of the maritime sector, through a week-long series of activities that will be delivered throughout the length and breadth of the country.

Companies are encouraged to use the opportunity to engage with their local community, young people, and politicians, to raise awareness of maritime and the contribution maritime businesses make to the local economy.

There will be a series of national open days, industry announcements, events (with a big focus on coastal communities, decarbonisation, and skills) and parliamentary engagement opportunities, including the launch of Maritime UK's manifesto for the next General Election

To support organisations getting involved with Maritime UK Week there are a series of toolkits, templates and videos?available .

Read more and find out how you can get involved

Invite: Menopause in Maritime - From Policy to Connecting in Reality Workshop

Join us on?Thursday 21 July,?12:30pm – 2pm for the first Menopause in Maritime: From Policy to Connecting Reality Workshop.

The first session will dive into the topic of “Awareness”, and will look at some tried methods and strategies of coping with some of the (peri) menopausal signs in a safe, friendly and judgement free zone.

The session is being held at?Watermen & Lightermen's Hall, 16-18 St. Mary At Hill, London, EC3R 8EF

Maritime UK is grateful to the UK Chamber of Shipping for sponsoring the session.

Places are limited so we encourage early registrations.

Register here

Invite: Welcome briefing for new Industry Ambassadors

Join us on 20th July 2022 for a webinar to learn more about being a maritime industry ambassador. The network of volunteer ambassadors have spoken with 30,000 children over recent months.?

This briefing is for new ambassadors who have recently volunteered, and for people who are interested in finding out more about what being an ambassador involves.

You will meet current ambassadors and an educator who has used the scheme to support careers activity in school.?

You will hear about how the scheme works, the different types of activities you could be asked to support, and the resources available to help you.

Find out more about being an industry ambassador here

Register here

Invite: Mental Health in Maritime Network

Join us on Wednesday 7 September for a special Mental Health in Maritime Network Meeting being held prior to World Suicide Prevention Day [10 September].?

The hybrid session is being hosted by?Mersey Maritime ?and can be joined in person or virtually.?

World Suicide Prevention Day?provides the opportunity for people, across the globe, to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention. Last year, the theme was announced as 'creating hope through action', this continues until 2023.?

More information on World Suicide Prevention Day can be found?here

Register here

Latest member news and views

Nautilus gives evidence on Maritime 2050 to select committee -?Nautilus International

UK Ports call for supercharging infrastructure as new report reveals ‘levelling-up’ power -?UKMPG ?&?British Ports Association

Iron ore stuck in downward spiral -?Baltic Exchange

Technology & Innovation: ‘we need to simplify and work together’ -?Mersey Maritime

New Skills Group launch -?Port Skills and Safety

The Seafarers’ Charity welcomes new trustees -?Maritime London

Aquatec Invests in Canadian Expansion -?SMI

Weekly Bulletin -?UK Chamber of Shipping

Maritime in the news

UK maritime insurers to play key role in slowing Putin’s oil money -?The Independent

World’s largest hybrid ship set to ferry passengers between Britain and France -?CNBC

UK escalates support for global marine environment at UN Ocean Conference -?GOV.UK

Cornwall Marine Network takes the lead -?Business Cornwall

UKHO introduces the new Seabed Mapping App -?GOV.UK

Ambitious plan to turn Plymouth into a major international port -?Plymouth Live

World’s largest cargo ship arrives in UK port -?Edinburgh News

Maritime at Westminster

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Member in focus: Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers is the professional body for all members of the commercial shipping industry worldwide.

The Institute was founded in 1911 and awarded a Royal Charter in 1920.

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers sets and examines the syllabus for membership, providing the shipping industry with highly qualified professionals.

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers is the only internationally recognised professional body in the commercial maritime arena and it represents shipbrokers, ship managers and agents throughout the world.

We have 24 branches in key locations and 4,000 individual Members and Fellows.

Members of the Institute are committed to maintaining the highest professional standards across the shipping industry and, as part of a professional body, members enjoy the benefits of an enhanced career in the shipping industry.

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