Dutch Maritime Masterplan kicks off with a grant of EURO 52.9 million!
Conference/JournalMARIN Report 133
Date8 Apr 2022
Reading time6 minutes
The Dutch maritime sector wants to make a sustainable and digital difference to the global energy transition, and this has led to the Maritime Masterplan, an initiative to achieve a smart and zeroemission maritime sector. MARIN is playing an active role in this move towards a more sustainable maritime world.
Now responsible for 2.9% of global CO2 emissions, the international maritime sector is facing a huge transition. Although zero-emission solutions are essential for the future, they are often not yet technically available or financially
affordable. Additionally, the strategic autonomy - needed to guarantee the operational superiority and security of deployment of the Dutch National Fleet - is also under pressure and international competitiveness is increasing. At the same time, ships are essential for transport, for the infrastructure for renewable energy, coastal protection and maritime safety.
Now responsible for 2.9% of global CO2 emissions, the international maritime sector is facing a huge transition. Although zero-emission solutions are essential for the future, they are often not yet technically available or financially
affordable. Additionally, the strategic autonomy - needed to guarantee the operational superiority and security of deployment of the Dutch National Fleet - is also under pressure and international competitiveness is increasing. At the same time, ships are essential for transport, for the infrastructure for renewable energy, coastal protection and maritime safety.
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