News Summary

• Delegates from across the UK maritime sector gathered in London to discuss opportunities for strengthening economic growth, innovation and industry-government collaboration.
• The UK Flag Forum brings ship owners and operators, industry leaders and government partners together to discuss UK Flag interests.
• The day opened with a warm welcome from Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) CEO Virginia McVea.
• The afternoon saw a showcase of the UK Maritime Innovation Hub, setting out its mission to support the development and deployment of new technologies.
• UK Flag Special Recognition Awards were awarded to shipping companies in areas of collaboration, decarbonisation, seafarer development and both vessel and crew safety.