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The Maritime Masterplan sets out a roadmap towards smart and zero-emission shipping. Taking decisions today helps us achieve our global goals for 2050: The maritime future is NOW.

The Netherlands is already on the forefront of European initiatives to kick-start a hydrogen revolution and replace fossil fuels. As the second largest hydrogen producer in Europe, we have a lot to offer. 

The Maritime Masterplan has been awarded 210 million euros from the National Growth Fund to accelerate the energy transition. The masterplan sets out a vision for smart and zero-emission shipping. This plan aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector significantly.

The Netherlands is committed to building the ecosystems that enable a sustainable hydrogen economy by working side by side with international partners to develop shared solutions to global energy challenges. 

To achieve the Paris Agreement’s temperature goal, inland shipping and short-sea sectors need to reduce their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Under the Netherlands maritime sector's Green Deal, Zero Emission Services (ZES) launches initiative to facilitate the transition.

Known for our picturesque landscapes and innovative spirit, the Netherlands is making waves in the realm of sustainable solutions. Zeeland, a province nestled on the Dutch coast, boasts a remarkable set of waterworks that not only protect our coastlines but also offer a fascinating glimpse into a future of resilient,…

The coastline of the Netherlands is 400 kilometres long and results from a long history of land reclamation, various waterworks and flood disasters whereby the sea won back the land. But it's the coastline in the North (the Wadden region) with its specific currents and tides that makes this region an actual Unesco…