- RAD Propulsion and Williams Shipping deployed an electric vessel for zero-emission operations in Southampton Port.
- The project supported a marine civil engineering assignment while cutting emissions and noise levels.
- Autonomous features enhanced operational efficiency and reduced crew workload.
- The collaboration reflects Southampton’s position as a leader in sustainable and innovative maritime solutions.
Marine electric propulsion company RAD Propulsion has partnered with Williams Shipping to deliver zero-emission vessel operations in Southampton Port. The collaboration combined RAD’s electric propulsion technology with Williams Shipping’s operational expertise, demonstrating the practical benefits of clean and autonomous marine transport, according to a report published by Clean Shipping International.
The project brought together RAD Propulsion’s electric vessel technology and propulsion systems with Williams Shipping’s on-water operations, harbour authority coordination, and quayside support. The vessel was deployed to assist a marine civil engineering project, transporting materials across one of the busiest waterways in the UK. Key operational advantages included zero local emissions, reduced noise for safer crew communication, and integrated autonomous features that enabled remote piloting and greater efficiency.
Together, the companies evaluated alternative fuel options and successfully demonstrated a fully emission-free solution for port operations. The initiative highlights Southampton’s role as a hub for maritime innovation and underscores the growing industry focus on electrification and autonomy in marine transport.
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Source: CSI
