Archipelago Yachts Receives Funding to Develop Methanol-Powered Leisure Vessel
Archipelago Yachts, a UK-based yacht builder, has been awarded funding from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to develop a methanol-powered leisure vessel. The objective of this project is to offer a sustainable alternative to traditional diesel-powered yachts and contribute to reducing carbon emissions in the maritime industry.
Advancing Sustainable Practices in the Maritime Industry
Archipelago Yachts aims to create a methanol demonstrator vessel powered by clean bio-methanol. The funding will also support the development of a larger vessel. This initiative is part of the UK's efforts to decarbonize the domestic maritime sector and promote sustainable practices in the industry.
A Cleaner Fuel Source for Leisure Vessels
The methanol-powered leisure vessel will be a prototype that runs on a methanol fuel cell system. This system provides a more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional diesel engines. The project aims to demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of using methanol as a fuel source for leisure vessels.
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