08 Apr 22 Weekly Bulletin New MemberThis week we were delighted to welcome Zero-C Offshore as the latest organisation to join the UK Chamber of Shipping as a Start-Up Shipowner. Zero-C Offshore Ltd will be the first UK company registered in the heavy lift construction segment of the Offshore Windfarm construction industry. We look forward to working with you very soon. Read the full press release hereNew Director of CommunicationsWe were also very pleased to confirm Tom Bartošák-Harlow as new Director of Communications, replacing Alistair Clifton. Tom is currently Head of External Relations of the Confederation of Passenger Transport, the trade body for bus and coach operators across the UK. Tom will be an outstanding addition to the Chamber team, at a time when excellent communications with our members and stakeholders has arguably never been more important. He brings a wealth of experience to the role, from the perspective of both a key trade body and relevant government departments. You can read the full press releases here.EventsThe next event to look forward to will be British Tugowners Association's Conference and Dinner on Wednesday 11 May, in Hampshire. The Conference will be horizon scanning the future of towage and port ecosystem and is very pleased to welcome the Maritime Minister Robert Courts MP, and the MCA's CEO Brian Johnson as speakers, along with the UK Chamber's President Graham Westgarth amongst others. The Conference and Dinner provide an ideal time for delegates to meet, exchange ideas and network, and registration for all is available here.Finally, our Annual Summer Lunch will be returning to the Chamber’s Event Calendar on Tuesday 14th June. This will be held at the wonderful Mansfield Traquair in Edinburgh and will give everyone a great opportunity to network and hear from our new President Graham Westgarth. You can book your tickets here . For any sponsorship packages, please contact Tony Jerome for details. Share:
28 Mar 2024 Weekly Bulletin: Thursday 28 March 2024 A message from our new CEO, Rhett Hatcher: "Firstly, I would like to thank Sarah Treseder for a great handover and wish her the very best for the future. Then, I want to express my excitement at the opportunity to be part of an organisation with such a remarkable history, membership, workforce, and future. Read more Weekly news
22 Mar 2024 Bulletin: Friday 22 March 2024 Welcome to this week's Bulletin. On Monday, we welcomed our new CEO Rhett Hatcher, who will be meeting members and other stakeholders over the coming weeks. Read more Weekly news
22 Mar 2024 MSPs Hear on the Value of Cruise to Scotland On Thursday, 20 March, the UK Chamber of Shipping participated in a roundtable with Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) and the wider cruise industry to discuss the value of cruise to Scotland and how the sector can thrive. Read more News