In Autumn 2022, Mersey Maritime hosted an update and networking event on behalf of the Department for Transport to disseminate information around Round 3 of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition. We have now been approached for support in hosting a further UK SHORE regional update event aimed at high ‘Technology Readiness Level’ technologies. This follows on from the announcement from the Department for Transport on 06 February 2023 of a new ‘Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure (ZEVI)’ Competition, details about which can be accessed here:
In short, a multi-million-pound Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure (ZEVI) competition is being launched to help decarbonise the UK’s maritime sector. The ambition is that zero-emission vessels will set sail in UK waters within 2 years, on the back of £77 million of government investment in clean maritime technology. This is the first time in UK history the government is intervening to specifically target this level of funding on green maritime tech which is already well developed. The funding will take the tech from the factory to the sea – identifying which projects will have a long-term impact in reducing emissions. Successful projects must show they could use this money to work with major UK ports and operators to launch a zero-emission vessel by March 2025. Examples of such technology include battery electric vessels, shoreside electrical power and ships running on low carbon fuels like hydrogen or ammonia.
UK SHORE aims to transform the UK into a global leader in the design and manufacturing of clean maritime technologies. Key to this, will be continuing the development of clean maritime solutions through supporting the progression of high TRL technologies and bringing them closer to full commercialisation.
This event is intended to be open to all businesses and organisations within our region and will provide an opportunity to network and learn more about UK SHORE’s overall intentions. It will include briefing from UK SHORE officials, Innovate UK and Innovate UK KTN providing an update on future funding opportunities.
This event is eligible for Port City Innovation Hub participants.
PCiH is a collective of project partners from different areas of expertise looking to support SMEs in the Liverpool City Region to develop innovative products/ services/ processes that benefit the Maritime Sector. PCIH is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and the Liverpool City Region Strategic Investment Fund.
To find out more about PCiH visit: www.portcity.uk
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Invitation to 12 Face-2-Face breakfast events | |||||||||
Opportunity to attend workshops, forums and meet the buyers’ events (priority access dependant on membership level and business relevance) | Limited | Limited | |||||||
Opportunity to present at Face-2-Face and networking events | Limited | ||||||||
Opportunity to attend executive dinners and drinks | Limited | ||||||||
Opportunity to meet VIP guests, industry leaders and stakeholders | Limited | ||||||||
Opportunity to attend The Maritime Exchange Conference | Limited | Limited | |||||||
Priority booking for tickets / tables at Mersey Maritime Industry Awards | Limited | Limited | |||||||
Opportunity to have 1-2-1 with Mersey Maritime board members | |||||||||
Opportunity to host specific events at your own facilities | |||||||||
Creation of bespoke events programme to support your business focus / priorities | Limited | ||||||||
Opportunity to attend Maritime UK and other national trade bodies events and forums | Limited | Limited | |||||||
| Communication / PR | Micro | Standard | Executive | Sponsor | Partner | ||||
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Opportunity to feature in social media marketing campaigns where appropriate | Limited | Limited | |||||||
Opportunity to promote your news, events and job vacancies via the Ezine | Limited | Limited | Limited | ||||||
Receive regular updates, news, events and Ezine (tailored to membership level) | |||||||||
Opportunity to be Ezine Member of the Month | |||||||||
| Digital | Micro | Standard | Executive | Sponsor | Partner | ||||
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Logo and website link on Mersey Maritime website | |||||||||
Website link on Mersey Maritime email signature | |||||||||
| Relationship Management | Micro | Standard | Executive | Sponsor | Partner | ||||
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Dedicated account manager | |||||||||
Quarterly meetings and reporting | Limited | ||||||||
| Business Support | Micro | Standard | Executive | Sponsor | Partner | ||||
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Creation of bespoke package of business support, marketing and events tailored to your business | Limited | ||||||||
Access to funding, support, guidance and expertise from Dr Matt Fulton, Chief Innovation Officer (additional resource from Liverpool John Moores University, University of Liverpool and MTC) | Limited | Limited | |||||||
Direct access to Government elected and officials - local, regional, national and international | Limited | ||||||||
Facilitation of B2B introductions | Limited | ||||||||
Discounted rates for use of conference facilities at Mersey Maritime | |||||||||
Access to Maritime UK and other national trade bodies through Chris Shirling-Rooke, Mersey Maritime CEO’s role as Assistant Chair of Maritime UK | Limited | Limited | |||||||
| Bespoke Requirements | Micro | Standard | Executive | Sponsor | Partner | ||||||
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Bespoke services and solutions | |||||||||||
