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INDIA WEBINAR: Becoming Part of the World’s Third Largest Defence and Security Market
UK government’s Department for International Trade (DIT) invite you to a webinar to understand the Indian market in various sectors and hear about opportunities in market for UK companies. For decades UK industry has been unable to fully realise the potential of the Indian defence and...
NLB Issues Prior Information Notice for New Vessel Project
The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) has embarked upon a project to replace NLV POLE STAR as the vessel approaches the end of her economic operational life. Earlier this month, NLB issued a prior Information Notice (PIN), outlining details of the requirement for the new vessel on the Official...
Maritime and Coastguard Agency publishes Frazer-Nash and Solis Marine report on risks to and from shipping in Exclusive Economic Zone
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has published a report prepared by Frazer-Nash Consultancy and its project partner, Solis Marine, which analyses the risks to and from shipping in the UK’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The UK EEZ Shipping Risks and Emergency Towage...
The Nautical Institute shines a spotlight on mentoring at sea
The Nautical Institute is launching an online campaign promoting mentoring at sea, thanks to generous funding from the TK Foundation. Entitled ‘Mentoring at Sea – The 10 Minute Challenge’ the campaign features a series of five short films that cast a spotlight on the many...
Freeports proposals now looking more inclusive for UK ports
Responding to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s statement on Freeports the British Ports Association has welcomed the suggestion that the government was minded to be more inclusive regarding the number of ports that could potentially be designated. The Chancellor also announced that the...
Government borders proposals a welcome step but timescales remain short
Responding to the publication of the UK government’s the Border Operating Model, the British Ports Association has welcomed the clarity government has given but suggested there is a lot more to do to prepare for next year. Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive of British Ports...
British Ports call for stronger UK Content rules to deliver Prime Minister’s offshore wind vision
Responding to this morning’s speech by the Prime Minister during the Conservative Party’s online annual conference, the British Ports Association has called for enforced UK Content rules for offshore wind development to help realise the wider benefits. The British...
Red Diesel Tax Changes Will Hammer Ports Industry with No Likely Impact on Emissions, say BPA
The British Ports Association (BPA) has today published its a report on the impact of planned changes to red 'diesel' tax rebates on the ports industry. The BPA estimates that the changes will add additional costs amounting to 3.10% of port turnover when they come into effect in 2022. BPA...
MarRI-UK Seeks £530M for Zero-Carbon Short Sea Shipping Network
Maritime Research and Innovation UK (MarRI-UK) submitted a Comprehensive Spending Review bid seeking £530 million of Government co-investment for a programme that aims to encourage greater use of safe, zero-carbon short sea shipping network. A Zero-carbon Coastal Highway programme to...
Second Quarter 2020 Trade Figures Lift Veil On Rough Months For UK Freight Industry, But No Crystal Ball To Determine Future Outlook
The UK’s Q2 port freight statistics from the Department for Transport released today have shone a light on the impact on trade at the height of the pandemic. When comparing April to June 2020 with April to June 2019 through the UK’s major ports: the total volume of freight tonnage...
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