Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 6
6
Accepted
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The size of a ship register is a measure of the success of a flag...
Conclusion
The size of a ship register is a measure of the success of a flag state and a way to exert influence on standards and welfare across an international sector. We welcome the Government’s recognition that if the UK wishes to maintain its status, serious efforts must be made to grow the UK Ship Register. Establishment of the UK Shipping Concierge Service and simplification of tonnage tax are two positive steps to achieving this.
Government Response Summary
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has a three-year Strategic Growth Programme that will create the conditions for the sustainable growth of the UK Ship Register and KPIs from the growth programme are being prepared and will be published later this year.
Paragraph Reference:
41
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The Government accepts the recommendation. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has a three-year Strategic Growth Programme that will create the conditions for the sustainable growth of the UK Ship Register. KPIs from the growth programme are being prepared and will be published later this year. We will learn from the progress already made and review actions to deliver flag growth, as well as determining the best approach to target setting. The launch of the UK Shipping Concierge is an example of where the UK is moving to a more customer focused and responsive approach to attracting ship owners and operators