The UK maritime sector will need additional support from the government if it is to meet its ambitious decarbonisation goals, according to the Transport Select Committee.
Cruise ships are being retrofitted with shore power connectivity, and more ports are offering hook-up points (Credit: Andre Ouellet / Unsplash)
In a report on the government’s Maritime 2050 strategy, the committee called for investment in new technology, cleaner fuels and workforce training so the UK’s sector can compete with the world.
According to the committee, the government aspires for the UK to revitalise ports and coastal communities by investing in technology, in turn making the UK more competitive – but the industry sees its net-zero emissions target as its biggest challenge.
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