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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.

Sustainability in shipbuilding is one of the foundations of the Netherlands’ innovation agenda. With a long-standing maritime tradition and a forward-looking approach, the Dutch maritime sector is striving to transform the way ships are built. Making them cleaner, smarter, and more environmentally responsible.

Planet Earth is made up of water for 70 percent, which is why it is called the Blue Planet. Most of the world's water (96 percent) is in the oceans. It is an important source for food, resources, energy, transportation, leisure and living space. The Netherlands seeks to become a partner in developing healthy and…

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.

With the need to provide food and energy for a global population of 9.5 billion by 2050, pressure on the use of space will increase. The world’s oceans and seas could provide the answer.