RS Electric Boats is proud to play a key role in the Zero Emission Network of Workboats (ZENOW) Project. This initiative, supported by Innovate UK and Department for Transport, brings together 14 marine partners to drive the electric transition in maritime operations.
Salcombe Harbour Authority is one of the operators taking part in the three-year demonstration. Their RS Pulse 63 is being actively trialled in real-world conditions as the Harbour Master’s vessel. The data gathered will inform best practices and accelerate the adoption of clean marine technology in harbours and marinas around the world.
South Hams District Council captured all the action as the RS Pulse 63 took its maiden voyage during the launch and handover. They spoke to RS Electric Boats Managing Director Alex Newton-Southon about the ZENOW project as a whole, and Marcus McCheyne, Salcombe’s Deputy Harbour Master, highlighting how the zero-emission workboat is performing in day-to-day operations.
Councillor John McKay, Lead Member for Climate and Biodiversity, was also present at the launch. “The council has made it a priority to tackle – as best it can – the whole climate change and biodiversity loss, issues. This project is a beautiful part of that process.”
RS Marine Group is committed to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that help shape the future of workboat fleets.
The ZENOW project is part of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Round 4 (CMDC4), funded by the UK Department for Transport (DfT) and delivered by Innovate UK. CMDC4 is part of the Department’s UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) programme, a £206m initiative focused on developing the technology necessary to decarbonise the UK domestic maritime sector.
Article by RS Marine Group
