Maritime 2050: objectives, implementation and effects

Transport Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 1 Mar 2022 Closed: 20 Jun 2023 Parliament page
The Department for Transport leads on maritime policy in government. Maritime includes the shipping, ports, services, engineering and leisure marine industries. Government strategy to support the maritime sector is set out in Maritime 2050: Navigating the future published in January 2019. Read the call for evidence for more detail about … Read more
21 Recommendations
15 Conclusions
1 Report
3 Oral sessions
1 Letter
3 Events
Activity timeline 9 events
20 Jun
2023
Report published
20 Mar
2023
Report published
20 Jul
2022
Correspondence
22 Jun
2022
Oral evidence
22 Jun
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 16, Palace of Westminster
25 May
2022
Oral evidence
25 May
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 8, Palace of Westminster
11 May
2022
Oral evidence
11 May
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 8, Palace of Westminster
Oral evidence sessions 3 sessions
22 Jun 2022
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Ben Murray · Maritime UK Ian Blair · Maritime and Coastguard Agency Petra Wilkinson · Department for Transport Robert Courts MP · Department for Transport
25 May 2022
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Darren Proctor · National Union of Rail, Maritime & Transport Workers (RMT) David Tournay · Maritime Skills Alliance Dr Basil Germond Huw Gullick · NOC Innovations Martyn Gray · Nautilus International Professor John Hudson CBE · MarRI-UK
11 May 2022
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Chris Shirling-Rooke MBE · Maritime UK David Kennedy Browne · Maersk Gavin Simmonds · UK Chamber of Shipping Jos Standerwick · Maritime London Lucy Armstrong · Port of Tyne Mark Simmonds · The British Ports Association
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Fifth Report - Maritime 2050 HC 160 20 Mar 2023 36 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
12 results
Clear
1 Conclusion Acknowledged
Fifth Report - Maritime 2050
We commend the Government for creating the first, and arguably long overdue, long-term strategy for...
We commend the Government for creating the first, and arguably long overdue, long-term strategy for the maritime sector in the UK. This showed a welcome commitment to the maritime sector, and recognition of its overall importance to the UK economy. … Read more
Government Response
The Government welcomes the Committee’s recognition of the importance of the maritime sector and recognises the importance that maintaining their excellent relationships with the sector will play in delivering the strategy’s shared vision.
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3 Conclusion
Fifth Report - Maritime 2050
The maritime sector has demonstrated its resilience and adaptability in maintaining the supply chain in...
The maritime sector has demonstrated its resilience and adaptability in maintaining the supply chain in exceptionally difficult circumstances, with goods being transported throughout the covid-19 pandemic.
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4 Recommendation Acknowledged
Fifth Report - Maritime 2050
The Government’s publication timetable means that the next Trade Route Map update is due in...
The Government’s publication timetable means that the next Trade Route Map update is due in 2024. Given the global shocks that have occurred since 2019, there is a need for a permanent resilience plan, not just a singular response to … Read more
Government Response
The government agrees on the need for a permanent resilience plan and is considering when best to revise the Trade Route Map, highlighting the maritime sector's vital role in facilitating global trade and committing to working with industry to make trade easier by removing barriers.
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14 Conclusion Acknowledged
Fifth Report - Maritime 2050
There is a fine balance that needs to be struck when it comes to regulating...
There is a fine balance that needs to be struck when it comes to regulating for smart shipping and autonomous vessels. It is important that innovation is able to flourish whilst ensuring that safety standards are maintained and that there … Read more
Government Response
The government agrees with the committee. Funding has been devoted to the Centre for Smart Shipping with an aim to launch the scheme before the end of 2023 and provide a coordinating function in new and emerging technologies.
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18 Conclusion Acknowledged
Fifth Report - Maritime 2050
There are a number of challenges facing innovation in the maritime sector.
There are a number of challenges facing innovation in the maritime sector. Some of these the Government has started to address, such as by supporting an Innovation Hub at the Port of Tyne, to help break down barriers to collaboration. … Read more
Government Response
The Government notes the recommendation.
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24 Conclusion Acknowledged
Fifth Report - Maritime 2050
Coastal shipping and inland waterways have been overlooked within Maritime 2050.
Coastal shipping and inland waterways have been overlooked within Maritime 2050. We agree with the sector that this is a missed opportunity. To fully harness the UK’s competitive advantage, the Department for Transport should undertake its promised research into the … Read more
Government Response
The government notes the recommendation and states coastal shipping and inland waterways are an element of the Future of Freight plan, and that they will look to undertake the recommended research and ensure any opportunities afforded by coastal and inland waterway shipping are recognised.
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28 Conclusion Acknowledged
Fifth Report - Maritime 2050
By its own admission, the maritime industry recognises that diversity in the workforce needs to...
By its own admission, the maritime industry recognises that diversity in the workforce needs to improve. It also faces a visibility challenge, with awareness of the wide variety of exciting careers available in the sector being low. Expanding the talent … Read more
Government Response
The government notes the recommendation, highlighting the Seafarers’ Wages Act, cooperation with the French and Spanish Governments, and a £2.4m grant for Welfare, Maritime Skills and Careers to support seafarer welfare, maritime skills, careers and diversity.
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29 Recommendation Acknowledged
Fifth Report - Maritime 2050
P&O Ferries’ treatment of workers in March 2022 has not only affected the 800 seafarers...
P&O Ferries’ treatment of workers in March 2022 has not only affected the 800 seafarers directly involved but damaged the perception of the maritime sector for potential new recruits. It is imperative that the Government ensures that seafarers and potential … Read more
Government Response
The government notes the recommendation. The Seafarers’ Wages Act received Royal Assent on 23 March 2023, and is now law. DBT has launched its consultation on a Code of Practice on ‘fire and rehire’.
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30 Conclusion
Fifth Report - Maritime 2050
We commend the work that the Government has done regarding the welfare of seafarers during...
We commend the work that the Government has done regarding the welfare of seafarers during the pandemic. Their recognition of seafarers as key workers is important. This is an essential step in ensuring that seafarers have both the recognition and … Read more
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31 Recommendation Acknowledged
Fifth Report - Maritime 2050
Welfare standards are inextricably linked to contractual terms and conditions, however.
Welfare standards are inextricably linked to contractual terms and conditions, however. It is not sufficient for the Government to rely on the glacial progress made in amending the Maritime Labour Convention. The MLC is a set of minimum international standards … Read more
Government Response
The Government notes the recommendation, stating that the Seafarers’ Charter will initially launch on a voluntary basis and they will continue to explore options to further enhance seafarer welfare, undertaking research and working with international organizations.
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32 Conclusion Acknowledged
Fifth Report - Maritime 2050
All seafarers should be paid a reasonable wage and be guaranteed good working conditions, including...
All seafarers should be paid a reasonable wage and be guaranteed good working conditions, including safe roster patterns. We did not take evidence specifically on the provisions of the Seafarers’ Wages Bill, but we consider that while it is in … Read more
Government Response
The government notes the recommendation, states that it saw the need to act swiftly to protect seafarers from wage exploitation and will monitor the uptake of the charter and keep the need for further legislation under review while continuing to explore options to further enhance seafarer welfare.
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33 Recommendation Acknowledged
Fifth Report - Maritime 2050
The Seafarers’ Wages Bill’s aims must also be supported by the promised welfare charter, which...
The Seafarers’ Wages Bill’s aims must also be supported by the promised welfare charter, which we urge the Government to bring forward as soon as possible. This must include concrete action to hold employers to high standards and to support … Read more
Government Response
The Government notes the recommendation, stating that the Seafarers’ Charter will initially launch on a voluntary basis and they will continue to explore options to further enhance seafarer welfare, undertaking research and working with international organizations.
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Government Response AI assessment · 34 of 21 classified
Accepted 16
Accepted in Part 4
Acknowledged 10
Deferred 2
Rejected 2
Total 21 recs + 15 conclusions
Correspondence 1 letter
20 Jul 2022 Correspondence from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Maritime, Department for Transport, relating to Maritime 2050: objectives, implementation and effects, dated 11 July 2022
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