House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
The Future of UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE)
15 September 2025 · Department for Transport
Proposed by Keir Mather Lab Selby
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Key points
- The UK SHORE programme receives a 448m investment for R&D from 2026 to 2030.
- The funding aims to decarbonize the UK maritime sector and boost innovation.
- Over 500 organizations including SMEs across all UK regions will benefit.
Issue summary
The statement discusses funding for research and development (R&D) aimed at decarbonizing the UK maritime sector.
Action requested
I am pleased to announce a £448m investment for R&D through the second phase of the UK SHORE programme from 2026 to 2030, building on past successes and aiming to cement the UK's position as a leader in maritime innovation. This funding will support over 500 organizations including SMEs across all UK regions.
Key facts
- The DfT published the Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy (MDS) in March 2025, setting emissions reduction targets for the maritime sector.
- Since 2022, the first phase of UK SHORE has allocated £240m R&D funding and leveraged over £110m direct private investment across more than 200 projects.
- The second phase of UK SHORE will fund £448m in R&D from 2026 to 2030, supporting clean maritime technologies including electric vessels, hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol.
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