Maritime Minister, Lord Davies
The government has announced the winners of £33 million funding to develop green technologies for ports and ships, including electric, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, wind power and more.
The £33 million has been awarded to 33 projects across all 12 regions of the UK to deliver demonstrations, factory trials and feasibility studies.
This is the fourth round of the government’s Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC4).
Maritime Minister, Lord Davies visited two of the winning organisations, Aqua SuperPower and RS Marine Group, in Southampton, to see their network of electric chargepoints and electric vessels in action. These two companies will work together to build on their existing electric infrastructure to provide electricity back to ports, harbours and the grid when the vessels are not in use.
Lesley Robinson, CEO of British Marine, said: "British Marine is proud to celebrate the achievements of our members, who are leading the way in sustainable maritime innovation and are among the beneficiaries of the government’s £33 million investment in green maritime technology.
"This significant funding is just one way in which the government can help accelerate our industry’s journey to net zero emissions and mark a new era in maritime history. Many of our members are pioneering electric vessels and charging ports, in turn, contributing to environmental sustainability, job creation and the UK’s levelling-up agenda. We’re excited to witness this pivotal shift towards a cleaner, more prosperous maritime future."
Mike Biddle, Innovate UK Executive Director for Net Zero, said: "The maritime sector continues to demonstrate a keen appetite for decarbonisation, which is highlighted by the 33 winning projects of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Round 4.
"Today’s announcement shows UK industry is embracing research and development as a solution to a global industry-wide problem and I’m inspired by the ambition of our maritime innovators.
"The CMDC4 projects will build upon the proven success of previous rounds where the Department for Transport and Innovate UK have worked in partnership to show the UK is a leading voice in maritime’s green transition."
