The UK Chamber of Shipping Launches "A Maritime Nation" Programme With ITN Productions

The UK Chamber of Shipping Launches "A Maritime Nation" Programme With ITN Productions

LONDON, September 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --



95% of UK international trade is transported by sea, but what does the future hold for
Britain's historic shipping industry? The UK Chamber of Shipping, the trade association
and voice for the UK shipping industry with around 150 members from across the maritime
sector, has launched "A Maritime Nation", a news and current affairs-style programme
produced in partnership with ITN Productions. 



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Introduced by national newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky, the programme features a series
of short news reports and exclusive interviews alongside sponsored editorial exploring UK
shipping's proud heritage and its role in an increasingly globalised and challenging
landscape.



"A Maritime Nation" embarks on a fascinating journey beginning with a visit to the
legendary CC Kerguelen - the third largest ship in the world. Then follows a trip to
Glasgow and then the Isle of Wight to examine some of the best-in-class trainings and
skills development schemes. The film includes a visit to the Port of Dover to witness its
recent make-over and concludes with the latest cutting-edge innovations and technologies
aimed at improving safety, operational and environmental efficiency shaping the future of
shipping.



Guy Platten, CEO, The UK Chamber of Shipping commented: "This innovative series of
films showcases UK's varied and world leading maritime services.



"They show the industry in all its glory, but are also a mark of The Chamber's
ambition to champion the industry to a wide audience.



"Over the last 18 months we have been at the forefront of promoting the industry. The
UK is a proud maritime nation and we are prouder still of being able to show it off."



Simon Shelley, Head of Industry News, ITN Productions said: "ITN Productions has
enjoyed its partnership with the UK Chamber of Shipping as a means of examining the
nation's maritime industry.



"We wanted to bring to life the heritage and history of British shipping, but also
focus on the current issues and today's people.



"By bringing new innovations and solutions to screen, and looking into the
organisations and people behind them, we hope to spark new dialogue that could shape that
future."



The full programme was premiered at an exclusive event hosted by The Chamber on the
3rd of September and shown during the 2015 London International Shipping Week on the 10th
of September.



To watch the programme visit: http://www.ukchamberofshipping.com/maritime-nation



About The UK Chamber of Shipping 



The UK Chamber of Shipping is the trade association and voice for the UK shipping
industry, with around 150 members from across the maritime sector.



We work with Government, Parliament, international organisations and others to
champion and protect the UK shipping industry on behalf of our members.



http://www.ukchamberofshipping.com



About ITN Productions 



ITN Productions is ITN's bespoke production hub producing creative and commercially
valuable content for the corporate, commercial, broadcast and digital sectors. Industry
News forms part of this offering and is a communications tool for leading industry bodies
and national associations produced in a broadcast news programme format, including
interviews, news-style items and sponsored editorial profiles.



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CONTACT: Press contacts: Jonathan Roberts The UK Chamber of Shipping Tel: +44(0)78-1030-4006, Email: JRoberts@ukchamberofshipping.com Elizabeth Fisher-Robins ITN Productions Tel: +44(0)207-430-4436, Email: elizabeth.fisher-robins@itn.co.uk


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