Clean Maritime
A fresh approach to maritime decarbonisation
Maritime transport is the backbone of international trade with more than 80% of the world’s goods transported by sea. With 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions coming from the maritime sector, if left unchecked, current growth rates suggest that this could increase to 10% by 2050.
If we are to reverse this trend we must be bold and move quicker to implement innovative technologies and practices.
706 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent was emitted from international shipping in 2023.
The UK National Clean Maritime Research Hub is focusing on research at lower technology readiness levels to inform future research, development and deployment. Through collaboration with stakeholders from across the maritime sector, the Hub aims to drive forward innovation and transformation, establishing the UK’s competitive advantage by setting a global benchmark for excellence.
Fostering Collaboration
Funded by EPSRC and the Department for Transport’s UK SHORE programme, the Hub is a partnership of 13 universities, supported by 70+ industrial, civic and international partners, dedicated to transforming the maritime sector.
A Fresh Approach
Creating informed pathways to accelerate change: going beyond conventional marine engineering and naval architecture to harness the depth, breath and diversity of research being undertaken across the UK.
Leading Research and Innovation
Pioneering new research to transform the sector across 5 key themes; maritime fuel scale-up and safety; power and propulsion systems; port and vessel support infrastructure; vessel design and efficiency; digitalisation, maritime operations and finance.
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