Red Ensign boosted by 17,722 teu CMA CGM Kerguelen but UK flag prospects uncertain

摘要

London's position as a global maritime hub is being jeopardised by the decline of the UK flag, a former head of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and top Evergreen executive has warned. Maurice Storey, honorary chairman of Evergreen Marine UK and chief executive of the MCA for five years, has joined other senior industry figures in spelling out the risks to Britain's standing as a major maritime power if the size of the ship register continues to fall. His warning came as CMA CGM registered its 17,722 teu newbuilding CMA CGM Kerguelen in Britain. This is the largest containership to fly the UK flag.