Government unveils £60m funding for green shipping technologies

Cecilia Keating
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Artemis Technologies' electric hydrofoil boat | Credit: Artemis
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Artemis Technologies' electric hydrofoil boat | Credit: Artemis

Funding awarded to 10 firms to help UK retain position as 'pioneer in cutting-edge clean maritime solutions’

Electric hydrofoil boats, hydrogen powered ship engines, and on-board carbon capture are among a raft of clean maritime projects awarded a share of £60m government funding today as part of its aim to establish...

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