- Maritime trade bodies are urging the Maritime Minister to prioritize the update of the Clean Maritime Plan.
- The Plan has been delayed due to the 2024 General Election.
- They emphasize the need for a new long-term strategy to guide the maritime sector towards net-zero emissions and to restore industry and investor confidence.
The UK Chamber of Shipping, along with several maritime trade organizations, has called on Maritime Minister Mike Kane to fast-track the development of a revised Clean Maritime Plan. This long-overdue update is crucial for providing a clear framework for emissions reduction and ensuring the maritime sector remains committed to its net-zero targets amidst ongoing climate challenges.
Call for Action
UK Maritime Minister Mike Kane was urged by the UK Chamber of Shipping along with seven other maritime trade organizations to execute the development of a new long-term replacement for the Clean Maritime Plan.
Clean Maritime Plan
The Clean Maritime Plan was introduced in 2019 and is yet to be updated because of the delays caused by the 2024 General Election. This left the maritime industry without a proper plan for the reduction of emissions.
CEO Stresses the Need for Confidence
CEO of the UK Chamber of Shipping, Rhett Hatcher stressed the importance of a new multi-year plan to provide industry stakeholders and investors with the confidence needed for effective climate action. Hatcher comments that “The previous plan, published in 2019 is long overdue for review and the Government must now undertake this, alongside industry, as a top priority to ensure that maritime sector does not fall behind in reducing emissions.”
Urge to Government
It is emphasized that the government should give importance to the updation of the Clean Maritime Plan. This is being stressed to ensure the maritime industry maintains a smooth track towards its net-zero emissions goals.
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Source: UK Chamber of Shipping
