Viewers can find below a reaction from UK Chamber of Shipping CEO Rhett Hatcher on the announcement of Mike Kane MP as the new maritime minister:
“I congratulate Mike Kane on his appointment as maritime minister.
“Having shadowed the maritime brief for most of the last Parliament he brings a wealth of knowledge to the role and is ably placed to hit the ground running. I look forward to working together to help ensure shipping continues to be at the heart of UK prosperity.
“There is much to be done across government for the shipping sector. Early focus should be on a long term decarbonisation plan, ensuring our approach to maritime borders helps, rather than hinders, trade and working with the sector to deliver the workforce we need now and in the future.”
