diff --git a/code/modules/mob/mob.dm b/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
index 8915a7e46de..370e029200b 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
@@ -993,8 +993,6 @@ var/list/slot_equipment_priority = list( \
 
 // this function displays the shuttles ETA in the status panel if the shuttle has been called
 /mob/proc/show_stat_emergency_shuttle_eta()
-	var/obj/docking_port/mobile/emergency/E = shuttle_master.emergency
-
 	var/ETA = shuttle_master.emergency.getModeStr()
 	if(ETA)
 		stat(null, "[ETA] [shuttle_master.emergency.getTimerStr()]")