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Capt. Willis will officially take over the XO responsibilities in June

INTERVIEW: Ports under pressure: ‘It will work, because it has to’

2026-08-13T13:47:00+01:00

Whether it’s offshore energy, emissions, autonomy, electrification, digitalisation, national resilience or a host of other changes, the port is in many ways the key to a successful transition - but the infrastructure, investment model and regulatory framework aren’t keeping pace. UK Harbour Masters Association executive officer Captain Martin Willis talks to Maritime Journal about the challenges.