Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 20
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UK's 'soft power' via English law and Hydrographic Office aids global shipping decarbonisation.
Conclusion
The UK’s influence in international shipping is considerable and extends beyond its prominent position at the IMO. The basis of the majority of international shipping contracts is English law. The UK Hydrographic Office provides unrivalled resources to support vessels in optimising their voyages so as to maximise energy efficiency. This ‘soft power’ is an invaluable resource for the decarbonisation of global shipping. (Paragraph 166) 60 Net zero and UK shipping
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 13 February 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗