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The shipping sector will be brought under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) from next year under new green maritime plans unveiled today which will see vessels soon use future fuels and plug into charge ports as part of the UK’s new goals for shipping operators to reach net zero by 2050.
Maritime minister, Mike Kane, said: “We’re committed to making the UK a green energy superpower and our maritime decarbonisation strategy will help us build a cleaner, more resilient maritime nation.”
Rhett Hatcher, CEO of the UK Chamber of Shipping, said: “The government’s strategy must now be matched by delivering the regulatory framework, technology and infrastructure, including a shore power revolution, required to support the green transition for UK maritime, bringing benefits to maritime communities and the UK economy.”
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