16 September 2025
£1.1 Billion Coastal Investment Supercharges Marine Decarbonisation
The UK Government has announced a sweeping £1.1 billion investment to accelerate growth, jobs, and green technology in coastal towns and cities, with a strong emphasis on marine decarbonisation.
Along with £700 million of private investment announced, central to the package is £448 million of public investment to support the continuation of the UK SHORE programme, a flagship initiative supporting clean maritime innovation—including electric propulsion, shore power, and infrastructure for zero-emission vessels.
Today’s £1.1 billion boost for the maritime industry will supercharge growth and jobs in our coastal towns and cities – making the UK one of the best places in the world to invest. We’re committing almost half a billion to cut carbon emissions from shipping – steering us towards net zero by 2050 and cementing Britain’s place as a clean energy superpower through our Plan for Change.
Transport Secretary, Heidi AlexanderThis renewed funding arrives as a boost for many British Marine members who have benefitted from the UK SHORE Clean Maritime Demonstration Competitions, now in its 6th round.
The UK SHORE programme, part of the broader Maritime 2050 strategy, has already catalysed dozens of pilot projects across ports and harbours. Supporting British Marine members projects, such as RAD Propulsion, Boat Electrics and Electronics Limited, Aqua Superpower and Optima Projects Limited.
For coastal communities, this investment signals a commitment to continued sustainable growth, where British Mrine member companies can help lead the future of clean maritime.
To find out more visit: More than £1.1 billion investment to boost growth, jobs and skills in UK’s coastal towns and cities - GOV.UK
Parliamentary Statement, published 15 September 2025, detailing the £448m funding for UK Shore - The future of UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) - GOV.UK