The aim of the GreenVoyage2050 Accelerator is to advance the deployment of low and zero carbon solutions on-board ships and in ports by supporting the development and implementation of pilot projects. In general, the identification and development of pilot projects go through the following process:
Not directly. The Accelerator is not in a position to fund the pilot project itself (there is no provision of cash contributions). However, the Accelerator provides support to pilot project owners through the provision of technical assistance. Also, the Accelerator connects pilot project owners to financial institutions who may be able to provide loans or grants. The Accelerator can also assist with raising awareness to secure funding.
To be considered for support through the Accelerator, the project:
Pilot projects must be in partnering countries of the IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 project, which at present, are:
 Belize |
 China |
 Cook Islands |
 Georgia |
 India |
 Kenya |
 Malaysia |
 Solomon Islands |
 South Africa |
Support from the GreenVoyage2050 Accelerator is channeled through the Government in those countries.
If the country in which you would like to establish a pilot project is in the list of partnering countries of the IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 project, contact the lead agency involved which are accessible on our page outlining the partnering countries. These lead agencies can then reach out to the GreenVoyage2050 Project for support and assistance.
It varies! Types of pilot projects supported by the Accelerator can range from the installation of technologies on board vessels, to the purchasing of new green vessels as part of a fleet renewal. Pilot projects could include battery-hybrid power for propulsion or the use of alternative fuels, for example. The most important aspect for the Accelerator is that there is a strong commitment from the pilot project owner, who will ultimately make the investment to realize/implement the pilot. For examples of current ongoing pilot projects receiving support from the GreenVoyage2050 Accelerator, see the list below:
Exploring the potential for the establishment of a new domestic passenger ferry route connecting several cities along the Black Sea coast to reduce road congestion and emissions, particularly during high tourist season.
Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia, Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia
Mayor of Batumi Municipality
Exploring low and zero carbon alternatives for the ferry sector in the State of Assam to make waterways safer and greener.
This will include the construction of new terminals, new domestic passenger routes and the procurement of new passenger ferries.
India Directorate General of Shipping
Directorate of Inland Waterway Transport, Assam
Assam Inland Waterway Transport Development Society
World Bank
Exploring Malaysia’s potential as a producer of alternative, low and zero marine fuels.
Malaysia Marine Department, Ministry of Transport
IMO-PEMSEA Blue Solutions project
Maritime Institute of Malaysia
Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP)
Greening of the Solomon Islands domestic fleet through a Ship Energy Efficiency Campaign.
Solomon Islands Maritime Administration
National ship owners and operators
Development of sustainable biofuels from macro algae / sea lettuce farmed on low-lying desert shores.
The concept has potential to be scaled-up and replicated along coastal shores across the African continent.
Department of Transport
South African Maritime Safety Authority
SEAH4 (startup technology company)
Greening South Africa’s government fleet (Emergency Towing Vessels and harbor crafts)
Department of Transport
South African Maritime Safety Authority
