You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence EMEA News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features EMEA New UK Coalition Launched to Support Alternative Marine Fuels Uptake New UK Coalition Launched to Support Alternative Marine Fuels Uptake by Ship & Bunker News Team Wednesday September 9, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker IBIA and other industry groups join new UK coalition focused on accelerating alternative marine fuel uptake. File Image / Pixabay A new coalition has been launched in the UK to bring together the shipping, fuel and technology sectors to support the uptake of lower-carbon marine fuels. The UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition was jointly established by the UK Chamber of Shipping and the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) , the UK Chamber of Shipping said in an announcement on Tuesday .  It will focus on alternative fuel availability and port infrastructure to support shipping’s transition to net zero. It will also address the policy measures needed to encourage investment in alternative marine fuels and related infrastructure. Members include IBIA, SEA-LNG, Hydrogen UK, eFuel Alliance, MI - The Global Methanol Alliance and the UK Ammonia Allianc e, among others. The coalition will coordinate industry action, contribute to the UK government’s forthcoming consultation on domestic maritime fuel regulation and promote a technology-neutral approach to alternative fuels. It will also call for maritime revenues from the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to support shipping decarbonisation, including fuel production, port infrastructure and technology deployment. The coalition will meet regularly, with the UK Chamber of Shipping and CLIA acting as joint facilitators. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the