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The UK is giving a great example of solid government support for innovative green technology in the maritime sector. The winners of its top-level ZEVI (Zero Emission Vessel and Infrastructure) funding competition are gearing up to bring swift and profound changes to transportation on water. One of them is a former Olympic sailing champion's startup.
London International Shipping Week (LISW) is not only one of the most important events in the maritime sector worldwide but is also celebrating its one-decade anniversary this year. It was the perfect opportunity for UK officials to announce the winners of the ZEVI funding publicly.
ZEVI was launched at the beginning of this year as part of the larger government program known as UK Shore (UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions). As its name suggests, it's about financing projects that can effectively lower emission levels linked to maritime transportation, whether they be new types of vessels or infrastructure plans.
With ZEVI, the UK focused on existing technologies that could quickly enter commercial service with adequate funding. This explains the short deadline – all winners must be ready to launch fully-operations zero-emission vessels by 2025 at the latest. But none of them will work alone. They're supposed to launch the final product in collaboration with various ports and other operators in the industry.
For instance, Orkney Ferries will operate two 100% electric vessels developed by Artemis Technologies and will also collaborate with The European Maritime Energy Center (EMEC) to develop the dedicated charging infrastructure.
The Artemis Technologies vessel was in the spotlight during the LISW opening, as the Transport Secretary got to take a closer look at it on the River Thames before attending a roundtable.
Iain Percy founded Artemis Technologies as a spin-off of the successful Artemis Racing Team. Its flagship product is the Artemis eFoiler, a submerged electric drivetrain claiming to offer unprecedented, emissions-free performance. It can be integrated into various types of vessels, from workboats to ferries. The eFoiler reduces drag and lowers noise levels, promising high speed and a range of up to 60 nautical miles (111 km).
Okney will use its share of £15 million ($18.7 million) to start testing two ferries fitted with the Artemis technology over the course of three years. Both ferries will provide inter-island passenger transportation. One will be smaller (a 39-footer/11.8 meters with a 12-passenger capacity), and the second one will be bigger (a 78-footer/24-meter hydrofoil able to carry 50 passengers plus light cargo).
Other winners include the ZENOW workboat, the ZEFF project for green freight transportation, and the ZEPHR, a hydrogen-powered uncrewed surface vessel and port operator.
ZEVI is expected to pump £80 million ($100 million) into local communities along the coast, from Orkney to Portsmouth, paving the way for 100% clean maritime operations in the future.
ZEVI was launched at the beginning of this year as part of the larger government program known as UK Shore (UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions). As its name suggests, it's about financing projects that can effectively lower emission levels linked to maritime transportation, whether they be new types of vessels or infrastructure plans.
With ZEVI, the UK focused on existing technologies that could quickly enter commercial service with adequate funding. This explains the short deadline – all winners must be ready to launch fully-operations zero-emission vessels by 2025 at the latest. But none of them will work alone. They're supposed to launch the final product in collaboration with various ports and other operators in the industry.
For instance, Orkney Ferries will operate two 100% electric vessels developed by Artemis Technologies and will also collaborate with The European Maritime Energy Center (EMEC) to develop the dedicated charging infrastructure.
The Artemis Technologies vessel was in the spotlight during the LISW opening, as the Transport Secretary got to take a closer look at it on the River Thames before attending a roundtable.
Iain Percy founded Artemis Technologies as a spin-off of the successful Artemis Racing Team. Its flagship product is the Artemis eFoiler, a submerged electric drivetrain claiming to offer unprecedented, emissions-free performance. It can be integrated into various types of vessels, from workboats to ferries. The eFoiler reduces drag and lowers noise levels, promising high speed and a range of up to 60 nautical miles (111 km).
Okney will use its share of £15 million ($18.7 million) to start testing two ferries fitted with the Artemis technology over the course of three years. Both ferries will provide inter-island passenger transportation. One will be smaller (a 39-footer/11.8 meters with a 12-passenger capacity), and the second one will be bigger (a 78-footer/24-meter hydrofoil able to carry 50 passengers plus light cargo).
Other winners include the ZENOW workboat, the ZEFF project for green freight transportation, and the ZEPHR, a hydrogen-powered uncrewed surface vessel and port operator.
ZEVI is expected to pump £80 million ($100 million) into local communities along the coast, from Orkney to Portsmouth, paving the way for 100% clean maritime operations in the future.
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