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02/10/2008 - Shore-based activities in the management and operation of ships. Click here to read the full press release- 18/09/2008 - New Department for Transport (DfT) statistics show sustained shipping growth, but the Chamber warns London is under serious threat unless tax regime supports the industry. Click here to read the full press release
- 09/09/2008 - After successfully lobbying, the Chamber of Shipping is pleased to see that the Migration Advisory C Click here to read the full press release
- 08/09/2008 - The UK Shipping Industry is extremely disappointed that the Department for Business, Enterprise & Re Click here to read the full press release
- 20/08/2008 - The shipping industry has welcomed the move by Japan to start eco-labelling food and other products. Click here to read the full press release
- 07/08/2008 - The Chamber of Shipping today hosted a meeting of its members to consider the merits of market-based instruments which could help shipping reduce its carbon emissions. Click here to read the full press release
- 31/07/2008 - The Chamber of Shipping today welcomed the Joint Committee’s report into the draft Marine Bill and notes many of the concerns expressed by industry were included in the report’s recommendations. Click here to read the full press release
- 25/07/2008 - The Chamber of Shipping scooped the Annual Report of the Year Award at the Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards 2008 at Intercontinental London Park Lane Hotel on Thursday 24 July 2008. Click here to read the full press release
- 24/07/2008 - The shipping, ports and maritime business services sectors in the UK have formalised an agreement to work together and speak with a single voice on key strategic and practical issues of joint concern. Click here to read the full press release
- 19/06/2008 - The Chamber of Shipping comments on the latest annual national seafarer statistics produced by the Department for Transport and reacts to the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers' (RMT) request for 'urgent action'. Click here to read the full press release
- 17/06/2008 - Last night Ruth Kelly highlighted shipping’s green credentials and the need for the industry to carry on taking a lead in addressing climate change. Click here to read the full press release
- 16/06/2008 - The Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) has appointed a full-time Careers Co-ordinator, David Scales. Click here to read the full press release
- 04/06/2008 - The Crown Estate has today launched its Round 3 leasing programme for the delivery of up to 25 GW (gigawatts) of new offshore windfarm sites by 2020. Click here to read the full press release
- 03/06/2008 - The National Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Committee (NMOHSC) - comprising the Chamber of Click here to read the full press release
- 19/05/2008 - The Chamber of Shipping has welcomed European Union Maritime Day, which the European Commission has announced will be celebrated annually on 20th May. Click here to read the full press release
- 14/05/2008 - The Prime Minister Gordon Brown today announced the Government's legislative programme for the next parliamentary session 2008/09. Click here to read the full press release
- 12/05/2008 - The Chamber of Shipping has appointed a Nautical Consultant, Saurabh Sachdeva. Click here to read the full press release
- 07/05/2008 - David Asprey, Head of Shipping Policy, UK Chamber of Shipping, said: “The Chamber welcomes the draft Bill’s aim to increase the already high safety standards for shipping using UK ports and coastal waters. Click here to read the full press release
- 29/04/2008 - The Chamber of Shipping has appointed a new naval architect, Adrian Lester. Click here to read the full press release
- 18/04/2008 - Mark Brownrigg, Director-General of the UK Chamber of Shipping, said:
"Gwyneth Dunwoody was a very remarkable and powerful parliamentarian. Click here to read the full press release
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