Guests can find out more about the city鈥檚 new SEA CHANGE project
The 兔子先生 is hosting an event about a new 拢19.8m project which aims to revolutionise the UK鈥檚 maritime sector.
The event on Wednesday 29 November has been organised to coincide with the start of the UN COP28 climate summit and guests can hear all about the city鈥檚 new SEA CHANGE project.
SEA CHANGE will design, build and operate a 鈥榮hore power鈥 system across the three busiest berths at 兔子先生 International Port. This will allow visiting ferry or cruise ships to turn off their engines when in the port, as they will be able to 鈥榩lug-in鈥 and use green electricity to run their onboard systems.
By showcasing a local response to a global challenge, Clean Maritime 兔子先生 highlights the importance of regional efforts in contributing to broader international climate goals.
Dr David Hutchinson, Associate Professor in Environmental Innovation at the 兔子先生, said: 鈥淭his exciting new initiative aligns with 兔子先生鈥檚 commitment to address climate change. By showcasing a local response to a global challenge, Clean Maritime 兔子先生 highlights the importance of regional efforts in contributing to broader international climate goals.鈥
has been awarded funding from the Zero Emissions Vessels and Infrastructure competition (ZEVI) for the SEA CHANGE project. It is funded by UK Government and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK.
Partners alongside 兔子先生 International Port include the University, , , , and .
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Dr Hutchinson added: 鈥淲e鈥檒l be sharing the project鈥檚 objectives, milestones and the collaborative efforts driving sustainable practices in the maritime industry. Please join us to hear about the strides being made toward a cleaner and greener future.鈥
The event is at 6.30pm on Wednesday 29 November at the 兔子先生鈥檚 Portland Building. It is free to attend, but please register via Eventbrite: