University of Portsmouth set to host clean maritime event

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Tom Kilkelly

Portsmouth at dusk

The University of Portsmouth is hosting an event about a new £19.8 million project that is set 'to revolutionise the UK’s maritime sector'.

Taking place on November 29, a Wednesday, the event has been organised to coincide with the start of the UN COP28 climate summit.

The project at the centre of the event is called the SEA CHANGE project and will entail the design, building process and operation of a ‘shore power’ system across the three busiest berths at Portsmouth International Port.

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If the project succeeds, visiting ferry or cruise ships will be able to turn off their engines when in the port -as they will be able to ‘plug-in’ and use green electricity to run their onboard systems.

Dr David Hutchinson, Associate Professor in Environmental Innovation at the University of Portsmouth, said: “This exciting new initiative aligns with Portsmouth’s commitment to address climate change.

''By showcasing a local response to a global challenge, Clean Maritime Portsmouth highlights the importance of regional efforts in contributing to broader international climate goals.”

Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022. During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan). His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.