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MarRI-UK Joins Horizon CSA Project MarLEN to Drive Maritime Innovation
MarRI-UK is excited to announce its participation in the Horizon CSA project, Maritime Low Emission Network (MarLEN), as part of a prestigious consortium of 16 European ministries and funding organisations. The MarLEN project, led by Forschungszentrum JÜLICH, has secured total funding of €1.5 million from the EU and brings together partners from 10 European countries.…
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MarRI-UK’s Response – Invest 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy
In November 2025, MarRI-UK in consultation with our members and partners responded to the Industrial Strategy. We selected a few questions to answer, and the response was based on the active contribution from all of our members. The key message is that Maritime is a vital sector, and should not be overlooked by the government.…
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MarRI-UK welcomes Orla Kane as New Administrator
MarRI-UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Orla Kane as its new Administrator. Orla, who earned her Bachelor’s degree in Painting and Printmaking from The Glasgow School of Art in 2021, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. Since graduating, Orla has distinguished herself in the education sector, adeptly handling administrative…
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MarRI-UK welcomes Dr. Xue Xu as New Programme Manager
MarRI-UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Xue (Amanda) Xu as the new Programme Manager, effective July 2024. Amanda brings a wealth of maritime experience and expertise to the MarRI-UK Core Team, strengthening our commitment to advancing maritime research and innovation. Amada obtained her BEng (Hons) degree in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering…
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MarRI-UK Announces Change of Technical Working Group Chair
Following five years’ dedicated service as Chair of the MarRI-UK Working Group, Richard Westgarth is stepping down, with Jake Rigby from BMT assuming the role from June 2024. Richard, who has over 40 years of experience in the defence and maritime sectors, has been instrumental for MarRI-UK since its inception in 2019. He was pivotal…
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Merry Christmas From MarRI-UK
MarRI-UK would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 2023 has been an amazing year for MarRI-UK, and we couldn’t have done it without all of your support and we wish you a very happy festive season. Please note that MarRI-UK shall be closed for the Christmas Break until the…
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Simon Reid Joins MarRI-UK as Interim Director
Simon Reid, Managing Director at Babcock International, has been seconded from Babcock International for the next year to assume the role of MarRI-UK Interim Director, while Sarah-Louise Keegan, Director of MarRI-UK is currently on maternity leave. Simon joins MarRI-UK from Babcock International Group corporate centre where he holds the role of Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships…
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New Programme Manager Appointed
MarRI-UK is proud to announce that Jill Rymer has joined us as a new Programme Manager as of the 1st of April 2023. Jill joins us from EnergyREV Consortium where she was Programme Manager. MarRI-UK Director, John Hudson on Jill’s Appointment: ““ I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Jill Rymer to the position…
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Zero-Carbon Coastal Highway
MarRI-UK Seeks £530M for Zero-Carbon Short Sea Shipping Network Maritime Research and Innovation UK (MarRI-UK) submitted a Comprehensive Spending Review bid seeking £530 million of Government co-investment for a programme that aims to encourage greater use of safe, zero-carbon short sea shipping network. A Zero-carbon Coastal Highway programme to transform the UK goods distribution reliance…
