Recommendation 10

The UK must have a defined plan for decarbonising the maritime sector with clear, measurable targets for both home and abroad. The 2019 Clean Maritime Plan was a good starting point, but a more focused plan for achieving net zero in 2050 is now necessary. The industry needs certainty about the part it will play, the fuels and vessel types that will be supported, and the regulatory environment which will be in place to achieve the target. Having originally promised it in 2022, the Government should now bring forward the refreshed Clean Maritime Plan without further delay.