Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government what contribution the UK Hydrographic Office is making to decarbonising the shipping industry.

International Maritime Organisation (IMO) goals are for a Carbon Intensity reduction of at least 40% by 2030 compared with 2008 levels. Given the lack of availability of future fuels and greener technology, the drivers for decarbonisation in the near term are going to be voyage optimisation and increased efficiency in navigation.