Posted on: 16 January 2020
On January 16, Maritime minister Nusrat Ghani has visited the Port of Blyth hailing it as one of the leading lights in the British maritime industry’s push for a greener, cleaner future.
Visiting the port, the minister saw first-hand the green revolution taking place on the site, which is developing into one of the UK’s leading offshore energy hubs. It is an example of the growing clean, green offshore wind revolution that is powering homes and businesses across the UK, bringing investment into coastal communities and ensuring we maintain our position as global leaders in this growing sector.
The port also showcased its world-leading offshore renewable energy research and testing facilities, which could play a key part in helping the government achieve the goals set out in its Maritime 2050 strategy.
The minister said: “I am delighted to have made my first visit to the Port of Blyth today. The government’s Maritime 2050 strategy sets out a high-level vision for the sector’s future, outlining the UK’s goal to remain a global leader in maritime. Our Clean Maritime Plan outlines an ambitious vision for the maritime industry and I was delighted to meet some of the port’s brilliant staff to see the wider work being done to reduce emissions, improve air quality and tackle climate change.”
This plan has been achieved through close cooperation between industry and government through the advisory body Clean Maritime Council, of which Maritime London’s chief executive Jos Standerwick is a member. A full review of the Clean Maritime P lan’s implementation will take place in 2022.
