Major milestone in UK’s race to net zero

A multi-million-pound Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure (ZEVI) competition has been launched by the UK government to help decarbonise the UK's maritime sector. Zero-emission ferries, cruises and cargo ships will set sail in?UK?waters within two years, creating thousands of new jobs, thanks to a ￡77 million government investment in clean maritime technology.

This is the first time that the government is intervening to specifically target this level of funding on green maritime tech. The funding will take the tech from the factory to the sea – identifying which projects will have a long-term impact in reducing emissions.

Successful projects must show they could use this money to work with major?UK?ports and operators to launch a zero-emission vessel by 2025 at the latest. Examples of such technology include battery electric vessels, shoreside electrical power, ships running on low carbon fuels like hydrogen or ammonia, and wind-assisted ferries.

The investment in clean maritime innovation is a milestone in the delivery of the wider?UK?Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions?(UK?SHORE) programme to accelerate the transition to net zero. The competition will be overseen by?Innovate?UK, which has a record of delivering similar competitions across government successfully.

Stream Marine announced as Gold Sponsor of LISW23

Leading provider of maritime safety training and experts in alternative fuels Stream Marine Training Group (SMG), is the latest high profile firm to support London International Shipping Week 2023.The Glasgow-based Group consists of Stream Marine Training, Stream Marine Careers - which offers Cadet programmes to young talent wanting to work in the maritime industry - and Stream Marine Technical, its alternative fuels consultancy service aimed at helping industry meet maritime’s decarbonisation goals.

SMG will be inviting high-level industry leaders to its LISW23 event, on Tower Bridge on Monday 11 September, to share knowledge and expertise surrounding decarbonisation and the future maritime goals. It will also be launching its support and consultancy service for alternative fuels Stream Marine Technical.

Join us at LISW23!

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or supporting organisation, booking a Gala Dinner Table, or registering for the LISW23 Headline Conference, then please contact Karen Martin.

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