We've been chosen to lead a new £21.3m national research partnership focussed on decarbonising the UK maritime sector.
The UK National Clean Maritime Research Hub (UK-MaRes Hub) aims to accelerate the decarbonisation and elimination of air pollution from maritime activity in ports and at sea.
As well as environmental impacts, the Hub will also focus on the potential economic and social benefits of transitioning to a clean maritime future.
The Hub was announced by the UK's Maritime Minister, Baroness Vere of Norbiton, during London International Shipping Week.
Innovative research
The Hub will carry out innovative research in sustainable marine fuels and their safe use, low-carbon power and propulsion systems for shipping, decarbonised port operations and infrastructure, improved maritime operations and vessel efficiency.
Key elements include:
The Clean Maritime Research Partnership which will work with partners across the maritime sector to co-create future research activity;
A Clean Maritime Network+, with activity across the UK to share knowledge and best practice;
A Clean Maritime Policy Unit to provide advice, evidence, and briefings to inform policy.
University, industrial, civic and international partners
The Hub brings together over 80 university, industrial, civic and international organisations as project partners, including shipping companies, ports, equipment and service providers, fuel producers and civic bodies.
