Maritime 2020

Introduction: Richard Clayton, the Maritime Foundation

Dr Chris Parry CBE PhD surveys the geopolitical context in which Britain must chart a strategy for a maritime future

Jyotika Virmani and Carlie Wiener of the Schmidt Ocean Institute outline some of the important discoveries being made in the deep sea

Marine consultant Josh McCarty surveys his city’s maritime heritage, present achievements and future potential as a model of innovation and sustainability

Paul Turner, Managing Director of CMB Revolve Technologies – CMB.TECH, gives a shipowner’s assessment of the low- and zero-carbon fuel options

Jonathan Batty and Rosie Lickorish of IBM Europe describe the company’s role in the Mayflower Autonomous Ship research project

Lars Carlsson makes the case for a revival of the British shipbuilding industry, to produce much-needed zero-carbon emission ships

Lewis Pugh OIG, United Nations Patron of the Oceans, reflects on his Channel swim – and on what is needed to make a reality out of a commitment to better protection of the marine environment

Tony Long, Sjarief Widjaja, Hassan Wirajuda and Stephanie Juwana recommend ways to help the fishing industry become more sustainable