LR to fund emissions research

The initiative is intended to look at the totality of emissions from shipping in a holistic manner, to address design, construction and operational aspects to provide insight into potential solutions. The agreement further extends The LRET’s support for maritime education and research in Greece where it has been very active since its launch in 2004, funding pre-university education, university education and a major marine research programmes.

NTUA’s professor Harilaos Psaraftis commenting on the news said: “I am really happy to be associated with the Centre of Excellence and look forward to the next five years. The issues we shall be looking at are at the forefront of knowledge development for sustainability in maritime transport. Such knowledge is multi-disciplinary and I can only look ahead to the challenge of rigorously analysing these classes of problems and finding solutions that are agreeable to the major stakeholders.”

David Moorhouse, The LRET chair of trustees and Lloyd’s Register chairman, said: “The LRET is extending its support throughout the world in a number of important areas. We want to encourage the study and development of science, engineering and technology to help solve the many challenges the world faces, such as climate change and the huge increase in energy demand. Our work in Greece is part of this effort for the wider public benefit”.