Multi-sector LNG industry coalition Sea-LNG has joined the UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition, which is led by UK Chamber of Shipping and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) to bring together shipowners, fuel suppliers, producers and maritime technology developers to help accelerate the transition to lower carbon shipping.
The new coalition will focus on one of the biggest challenges facing maritime decarbonisation: ensuring the UK has the fuels, infrastructure and policy framework needed to support shipping’s transition to net zero.
The coalition will be jointly facilitated by the UK Chamber of Shipping and CLIA. Members include Sea-LNG, Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association, Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA), eFuel Alliance, Hydrogen UK, The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), The Global Methanol Alliance (MI), Renewable Transport Fuel Association, and the UK Ammonia Alliance.
The objectives of the coalition include:
- Coordinating industry action to support the shipping sector’s energy transition.
- Providing evidence-based input into the UK Government’s forthcoming consultation on domestic maritime fuel regulation.
- Championing a technology-neutral approach that supports investment in alternative fuels, port infrastructure and enabling technologies.
- Calling for UK ETS maritime revenues to be directed towards maritime decarbonisation, including fuel production, port infrastructure and deployment.
Steve Esau, COO, Sea-LNG said: “Shipping is an international industry, and the UK has a key role to play in developing fungible, global markets in alternative marine fuels. Sea-LNG welcomes the opportunity to work with other industry associations on this important initiative.”
Image: Steve Esau, COO, Sea-LNG (source: Sea-LNG)
