Germany’s Federal Government has announced the adoption of a 47-point National Action Plan for Climate-Friendly Shipping, which pinpoints ‘technological openness and the reduction of unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles’ as its guiding principles in accelerating the market launch of clean technologies for the maritime sector. Following the German Cabinet’s decision, work will now begin on the implementation of the plan’s 47 measures. The initiative is backed by €400 million drawn from the ‘Climate-Friendly Shipping and Ports’ budget within Germany’s Climate and Transformation Fund, which will be channelled into the country’s maritime and inland shipping industries. Key action points in the plan include […]

Belfast Harbour is to become a live environment for testing the next generation of zero-emission transport and energy systems through a £15 million investment announced by Northern Ireland Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald. The funding comes from UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF) and is the second project announced from the £30 million allocation to the Belfast-Derry Innovation Corridor.  The Zero Emissions Transport and Energy Cluster (ZETEC), led by Belfast-based Artemis Technologies, will connect electric vessels, high-power marine charging, autonomous transport and energy systems through digital twin technology. In a statement issued yesterday (15 October), the […]

Transport Malta and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings have signed a shore power purchase agreement, enabling the company’s cruise ships to connect to Malta’s electricity grid while berthed in port. ‘The agreement will support cleaner air for communities around the port by reducing emissions during ships’ stays,’ Transport Malta said in a statement yesterday (13 October). The agreement was signed by Transport Malta Chief Executive Officer Leonid McKay and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Director of Nautical Operations, Cristian Cutugno, in the presence of Minister for Sustainable Mobility Chris Bonett, during the Decarbonising The Future (DTF) Conference, which is being held in […]