The Port of London Authority (PLA) ordered the UK’s first plug-in diesel hybrid pilot boat from Norfolk boat builder, Goodchild Marine, in 2019, delivering on a commitment to encourage the installation of green technology. The new pilot cutter is expected to deliver dramatic improvements in the PLA’s overall environmental performance.

Invasive plants and animals from all over the world have been introduced, often accidentally, to British waters. Once established they become extremely difficult and expensive to eradicate, which is why it is so important to prevent their spread in the first place. In Fowey Harbour, they have been working with the team at RAPID LIFE, a three-year project (2017-2020) who are piloting innovative approaches to invasive non-native species management in freshwater aquatic, riparian and coastal environments across England.

Brixham Trawler Agents (BTA) operate the fish market at Brixham Harbour, which is owned and operated by Tor Bay Harbour Authority. BTA have invested in solar panels to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions, and the purchase of four new LPG operated forklift trucks.

Every September a beach clean is organised by the Port of Dover and the local organisation, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership.

Ullapool Harbour has been actively supported KIMO’s Fishing For Litter initiative in Scotland since it began in 2005 – both practically and financially.

In July 2019, the Port of Lowestoft hosted an official naming ceremony to launch its new state-of-the-art pilot boat, the ‘Kingfisher’, which represents an investment of £670,000 in port equipment and sustainability.

The 25-year Air Quality Strategy for the tidal Thames was developed by the Port of London Authority (PLA) in partnership with a wide range of organisations linked to the river. Guided by a baseline inventory completed in 2018, it aims to half emissions of harmful pollutants from river traffic by 2041.

As part of the Scapa Flow Ballast Water Management Policy the Orkney Harbour collects ballast water samples from all visiting vessels wishing to discharge ballast water into Scapa Flow.

Falmouth Harbour Commissioners, the Port of Truro and Penryn, A&P and St Mawes Harbour Authority worked in conjunction with the other members of the Fal and Helford SAC Management Forum to update the Environmental Code of Practice for the port.

Fraserburgh Harbour is participating in the Fishing for Litter Scotland scheme that encourages fishing vessels to bring litter caught in their nets to shore.