Biodiversity Net Gain is an important approach to protecting and enhancing the environment. But is the way it's being proposed for intertidal habitats going to deliver sensible results? We fear not...

Ports are ideally placed to support renewable energy projects, and help achieve two prizes for the UK - Green prosperity and lower emissions. However, it requires a significant investment of money and effort, both from the industry and the Government.

For Maritime Safety Week, our colleagues at Port Skill and Safety held a Membership Conference in central London. Of the matters discussed, the issue of conversation arose again and again, emphasising how important the sharing of information is to improving standards in the ports sector. Tim Morris explains what he took away from the conference and why we need to rediscover the lost art of conversation.

On the 24th May, UKMPG attended the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Showcase Portsmouth. On display was a wide array of tangible projects capable of helping the maritime industry achieve carbon neutral targets. However, what were the key lessons for ports? And where do we go from here?