UK Chamber of Shipping

On Armistice Day, we remember all those who served and sacrificed to defend our freedoms, on sea, on land and in the air.

Across the maritime community, we remember in particular the generations of Merchant Navy seafarers who served through conflict, many of whom never returned home.

The UK Chamber of Shipping participated in events on Remembrance Sunday, with Director of Policy, Peter Aylott, laying a wreath on behalf of the Chamber at the Merchant Navy Memorial and Mark Bobby, Chair of the Merchant Navy Training Board, took part in the Procession to the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey, paying tribute on behalf of Merchant Navy cadets.

We will remember them.

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Repeated operational success can sometimes make developing risks harder to recognise.

The British Tugowners Association’s Annual Safety Seminar brought together tug operators, pilots, accident investigators, P&I representatives and maritime professionals, to examine the theme of “Failure Hiding in Successful Work: How Cumulative Risk Builds”, at the City of Glasgow College last week.

Drawing on major accident investigations, safety statistics, loss prevention, human factors and practical operational experience, discussions explored how the industry can identify emerging risks earlier and apply lessons in everyday operations.

Find out more here 👉ukchamberofshipping.com/news/bta-safet…

Our President Karrie Trauth was delighted to deliver the opening keynote at the IAPH 2026 World Ports Conference (@IAPHWorldPorts) this morning.

Karrie focused on the role of shipping and ports in a rapidly changing global economy, and the importance of working together to unlock investment, strengthen trade resilience and accelerate the energy transition.

Wishing everyone a great conference, and congratulations to the IAPH team for bringing the global ports community together in London for this year’s event.

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Speaking at recent events for the International Association of Maritime Institutions (IAMI) and the Ship Safe Training Group, Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) Director Kevin Gregory has been setting out the organisation’s ambition for the future and its role in ensuring seafarer training continues to evolve with the needs of industry.

With a strategy focused on people, skills and standards, Kevin and his team are working with a clear ambition to deliver a stronger, continually improving UK seafarer training system that is trusted by industry, valued by learners, attractive to the next generation and recognised internationally.

Find out more about the MNTB's plans and the work already under way: ukchamberofshipping.com/news/mntb-sets…

Ahead of yesterday's Budget, the UK Chamber of Shipping set out its priorities for supporting investment, competitiveness and growth across the sector.

Following Chancellor John Healey's speech yesterday, we've worked through the announcements covering recruitment, grid connections and support for eligible UK shipbuilders, as well as measures relevant to energy, ports and maritime investment.

Read our initial response on our website. UK Chamber members can also access an enhanced summary, available now: ukchamberofshipping.com/news/budget-20…