In the UK’s House of Commons, the Transport Committee announced it is launching a new inquiry into industry and government action in response to Maritime Growth Study, a report on the UK’s maritime sector, published by the Department for Transport in September 2015.

This report was the culmination of an in-depth study of the whole UK maritime sector: shipping and ports, and the range of associated business services. It set out a number of recommendations designed to ensure the UK maintains its status as a world-leading maritime centre, and can take advantage of opportunities for global growth.

It was therefore announced that the Transport Committee intends to monitor progress towards implementation of the study’s recommendations, and consider the adequacy of the overall strategy for the UK maritime sector, including in the context of the UK leaving the European Union.