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GREEN MARINE MED
Advancing the Energy Transition of Mediterranean Ports and maritime transport in the Mediterranean.

Empowering innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in maritime transport.

ABOUT

GREEN MARINE MED is an EU-funded initiative working to accelerate the energy transition of ports and maritime transport in the Mediterranean. The project brings together key regional stakeholders to support port decarbonization, strengthen policy alignment, and promote clean innovation across the sector.

Lead Partners

WORK PACKAGES:

WP 5: 
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE ON 
MEDITERRANEAN GREEN SHIPPING

D5.1 Report: GREEN MARINE MED Legacy Pathways 

D5.2 Report: Roadmap for developing Green Shipping Innovation in the Mediterranean

Duration

Oct 2023 – Sept 2025

Budget

€1,165,587.38

Funding

Co-funded by the European Union through the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)

Project ID

101124996

Powering Maritime Innovation: The Centre of Excellence on Green Shipping

The Centre of Excellence on Green Shipping – Mediterranean Chapter is the flagship initiative of GREEN MARINE MED. It serves as a regional platform for innovation, collaboration, and capacity-building in green maritime transport, and has been recognized as an official UN Ocean Decade Contribution. It’s driven by the World Ocean Council, the Port of Barcelona, Barcelona City Council (Barcelona Activa) and Centro Tecnologico Naval y del Mar. It currently has members from across both shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

Strategic Areas

Mission & Vision

The mission of the Centre of Excellence is to drive the transition towards Green Shipping and enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the maritime transport sector across the whole value chain, by fostering innovation, knowledge-sharing, and policy advocacy. 

Our vision is to position the Mediterranean as a global benchmark for the Sustainable and Regenerative Blue Economy by boosting the transition to Green Shipping.

Key Activities

Information on workshops, training programs, and research initiatives.

Membership Benefits

networking opportunities, access to exclusive resources, and participation in pilot projects.

Upcoming Events

No events scheduled 

STAKEHOLDER MAPPING

Mediterranean Countries & Companies

The interactive GREEN MARINE MED Stakeholder Map below presents the Key Green Shipping Stakeholders per Mediterranean Country, as one of the project deliverables. It provides an interactive overview of organisations and initiatives across the Mediterranean region’s Green Shipping full value chain — from ports, shipowners, and technology developers to research centres, financiers, and NGOs. Users can explore and filter stakeholders by Organisation/Entity Type (e.g. Port Authority, Private Company, Research Institution, NGO, Finance/Investment, etc.) and by Sector/Interest (e.g. Energy & Renewables, Marine Conservation, Shipbuilding & Repair, Policy & Advocacy, Circular Economy, Tourism & Cruise, and more). This tool highlights who is leading innovation, collaboration, and transition efforts toward sustainable maritime transport in the Mediterranean. If you wish to be included in the map, please contact lisa@worldoceancouncil.org.

Membership Benefits

Outline of the advantages of joining, such as networking opportunities, access to exclusive resources, and participation in pilot projects.

PARTNERS

GREEN MARINE MED, led by Centro Tecnológico Naval y del Mar (CTN) and the World Ocean Council Europe (WOC), comprises 18 partners from seven countries, both in Europe (Spain, France, Italy, and The Netherlands) and Southern Mediterranean countries (Türkiye, Morocco and Israel). The consortium includes various Green Shipping actors: clusters and maritime technology centers, accelerators, educational partners, and direct links with ports.

We’re also collaborating with marine engineering companies, coastline development companies, business unions, event organizers, and a research group focused on transport innovation.

ADVISORY BOARD

The Advisory Board (AB) of the GREEN MARINE MED project plays a crucial role in guiding the project’s direction and ensuring its success. Comprising esteemed experts and thought leaders, the AB brings together diverse perspectives to shape the project’s trajectory. The AB is a diverse and inclusive body, truly representing the various stakeholders of the maritime transport sector. Our AB members are carefully selected from various countries, ensuring a broad range of experiences and perspectives. This includes countries from the European Union (including those not directly involved in the consortium) as well as Southern Mediterranean countries. This wide geographic representation enables the AB to understand and address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by different regions. The AB’s primary role is to provide strategic guidance, ensuring the project aligns with its objectives, and to offer expert advice. Additionally, it plays a key role in networking and stakeholder engagement, fostering relationships with key players in the maritime transport sector. The AB of the GREEN MARINE MED project is envisioned as a diverse, inclusive, and representative body that will guide the project toward achieving its ultimate goal: reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime transport sector.

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This project has received funding from the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund under the EMFAF-2023-PIA-FLAGSHIP Call- Agreement No.: 101124818. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. © 2023 GREEN MARINE MED

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