UK Chamber of Shipping


The UK Chamber of Shipping is the British trade association and lobbying organisation of the UK shipping industry, representing around 200 member companies. They work with government, parliament, international organisations and others in the maritime industry on behalf of their members.
They are one of the principal members of the International Chamber of Shipping. Their headquarters are in Park Street, London.
The body is also responsible for working with the UK government, Maritime UK and Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

History

The chamber has its origins in 1878 when a national trade body for shipping was formed. The chamber was granted a royal charter in 1920 and went through several names. It merged with the Shipping Federation in 1975 and being known as the General Council of British Shipping until 1992 when its current name was adopted.
Sarah Treseder, a former Chief Executive of the Royal Yachting Association served as chief executive of the chamber between 2021 and 2024, having replaced Bob Sanguinetti. In April 2024, Rear Admiral Rhett Hatcher, former UK national hydrographer and deputy chief executive at the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office became chief executive.

Presidents

The Merchant Navy Training Board is based at the UK Chamber's offices in London.
The UK Chamber of Shipping publishes guidance and publications for ships with Witherby Publishing Group.
The UK Chamber of Shipping hosts an annual maritime gala dinner at the JW Marriott Grosvenor Hotel in London.