£34 million available in latest round of CMDC funding

This latest round of funding, the fourth, brings the total invested so far through the CMDC to £129 million.

“Pushing the boundaries of possibility is integral to the UK’s global ambition of a greener maritime sector,” said Maritime Minister Baroness Charlotte Vere.

“That’s why today’s new round of funding continues to set that course, not only keeping our climate goals on track but also boosting opportunities for private investment, new jobs and growing the economy.

“The UK’s maritime sector is one of the most competitive and innovative in the world and today’s latest clean maritime demonstration competition funding is testament to that.”

Bids will be assessed to see how likely they are to deliver on real world demonstrations of clean maritime technology. This can include everything from creating alternative fuel sources for freight ships to pushing the limits of battery powered vessels.

A total of 105 projects across the UK have been awarded more than £95 million in the first three rounds. Earlier successful projects include a charging system that can be installed on offshore wind farms and a zero-emission electric river ferry from Canary Wharf to Rotherhithe in London.

The CMDC is funded by the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) and delivered by Innovate UK.

The latest round of applications opens on 2 August until 27 September.