News and Press Releases

Cygnus Atratus joins MarRI-UK

22nd of September 2023 - MarRI-UK is proud to announce that Cygnus Atratus has joined us as an Asssociate Member

MarRI-UK Makes Waves at London International Shipping Week 2023

21st of September, 2023 - Blog post detailing some of MarRI-UK's highlights from London International Shipping Week 2023

Simon Reid Joins MarRI-UK as Interim Director

4th of July, 2023 - MarRI-UK is pleased to announce that Simon Reid has joined us as Interim Director

University of Exeter becomes newest MarRI-UK Member

6th of June, 2023 - MarRI-UK is exicted to announce that the University of Exeter has just become the eighth UK-based academic institution to become a MarRI-UK member. To find out more about academic membership and whether it is right your for your organisation follow the link attached to this news article.

MarRI-UK received £224,000 grant from National Shipbuilding Office

12th of April, 2023 - Announcement of new research grant to MarRI-UK from the National Shipbuilding Office

New Programme Manager Appointed

6th of April, 2023 - Jill Rymer Appointed New MarRI-UK Programme Manager

Successful study completed by Newcastle Marine Services investigating the use of LOHC

1st of March, 2023 - A study to investigate using LOHC on offshore service vessels was completed by Newcastle Marine Services with insight findings to the maritime sector.

Bibby Marine announces the successful completion of MarRI-UK funded "WaveMaster Zero C" study

27th February 2023 - A consortium led by Bibby Marine has announced that a battery methanol hybrid solution would be the most suitable low to zero emission option for the next generation of Service Operation Vessels

DfT Announces Winners of Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition; MarRI-UK Members Amongst the Winners

15th of February: MarRI-UK would like to congragulate its members BAE Systems, University of Plymouth, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult and University of Southampton, for successfully winning funding as part of Round 3 of the Department for Transport's Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition.

Ecomar Propulsion Limited becomes MarRI-UK's newest Industry Member

1st November 2022 - MarRI-UK is pleased to announce that Ecomar Propulsion Limited has become it's newest Industry Member. We look forward to working with them more closely as we endevour to inspire and enable innovation across the Maritime Sector.

Green Fuels Research demonstrates 100% sustainable marine fuel refined from salmon farming waste – a world first

A press release published on the 4th May, 2022 announcing the result of Green Fuel Research's SALMO project

MarRI-UK announces funding for SPINE (Shipping and Port Interfaces In New Era) project

A press release published on the 27th April, 2022 announcing funding for MarRI-UK's SPINE project

MarRI-UK Publishes Report on Smart Shipping Technology

An article published on 11th November, 2021 reporting that MarRI-UK had published a report on Smart Shipping Technology.

MarRI-UK announces successful project of ‘Smart Maritime Land Operations’ call

A press release published on 13th October, 2021 reporting on the succesfull project of MarRI-UK's 'Smart Maritime Land Operations" call

Technological change in UK maritime is ‘accelerating’

An article published on 7th of May, 2021 reporting on Maritime UK Chair & MarRI-UK Strategy Board Member Sarah Kenny's address on the nature of technological change in the UK.

Work for Us: MarRI-UK - Programme Manager

Link to the Job Description regarding the MarRI-UK: Programme Manager role on the University of Strathclyde's Website

Speech: Sarah Kenny keynote to Maritime Autonomous Systems Regulatory Conference 2021

Keynote speech first published on 20 January, 2021 by Chair of Maritime UK and MarRI-UK Strategy Board Member Sarah Kenny at the Maritime Autonomous Systems Regulatory Conference 2021.

John Murray, former SMI Chief Executive, receives New Year’s Honour

An article published on 4 January, 2021 announcing that John Murray, former SMI Chief Executive and MarRI-UK Strategy Board Member, has receieved an OBE for his services to the maritime sector.

Plymouth Boat Trips and Voyager Marine launch UK’s first sea-going electric ferry

An article published on 13 October, 2020 announcing the launch of the UK's first sea-going eletric ferry as part of the MarRI-UK Funded Project - First Fully Electric Domestic Passenger Vessel in the UK

MarRI-UK Seeks £530M for Zero-Carbon Short Sea Shipping Network

Article about MarRI-UK's Comprehensive Spending Review Bid published on the 1st of October 2020.

Transforming the UK’s transportation and reduce emission through Zero-carbon Coastal Highway

An article published on 1 October, 2020 announcing MarRI-UK's new Comprehensive Spending Review bid which would create a transformation zero-carbon coastal highway.

MarRI-UK announces successful projects of 'Technology and Innovation in UK Maritime' call

Article announcing the successful projects of MarRI-UK's 'Technology and Innovation in UK Maritime' call published on the 14th of July 2020.

Complete List of 'Technology and Innovation in UK Maritime' funding call grant awardees.

Article that discuss in depth the projects funded as part of MarRI-UK's 'Technology and Innovation in UK Maritime' funding call published on the 14th of July 2020.

MarRI-UK announces winners of Clean Maritime Call

Article announcing the successful winners of MarRI-UK's 'Clean Maritime' call published on the 14th of May 2020.

Complete List of 'Clean Maritime' funding call grant awardees

Article that discuss in depth the projects funded as part of MarRI-UK's 'Clean Maritime' funding call published on the 14th of May 2020.

Safety4Sea Article: 2020 GREEN4SEA AWARDS - Voting Now Open

An article published in Safety4Sea on January 17, 2020 announcing that MarRI-UK has been nominated for the Green4Sea Initiative award.

Maritime UK article: £1m funding competition for maritime innovation is now open

An article published in Maritime UK Press Release on September 27, 2019 announcing the launch of Technology and Innovation in UK Maritime Call

Department for Transport article: Government backs cutting-edge tech to drive down shipping emissions

An article published in the Department for Transport on September 11, 2019 announcing further £1M funding through MarRI-UK

Maritime UK article: New UK centre for maritime innovation and technology established

An article published in Maritime UK on July 11, 2019 announcing the launch of MarRI-UK