Should a vessel using future fuels or batteries sink, what is the pollution risk and is recovery of the vessel or components justifiable?

Background

The decarbonisation of the UK maritime industry shall require the use of novel technologies and chemicals that may pose a risk to the lives of seafarers and the health of marine ecosystems. As regulators, we have a responsibility to ensure that the risk to the environment and human life is minimised.

Next steps

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