The University of Strathclyde supports Green Marine Europe: a strong academic commitment to sustainable shipping

The University of Strathclyde’s  Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering (NAOME), has joined the ranks of Green Marine Europe's supporters, affirming its commitment to actively contributing to the environmental transition of the maritime sector.

Internationally recognised for its approach to ‘useful learning’, the University is home to a vibrant community of just under 25,000 students and around 4,600 staff. . NAOME is a world-class centre of excellence in marine technology, combining cutting-edge research, effective industrial partnerships and engineering education focused on innovation and sustainability. NAOME is currently ranked No. 1 in the UK according to the international Shanghai rankings 2024 in the subjects of marine and ocean engineering.

A shared vision for maritime transition

By joining Green Marine Europe, the University of Strathclyde strengthens its commitment to a more sustainable, transparent, and better-structured European maritime sector in the face of climate and environmental challenges. It intends to contribute to this through its expertise, research, and the training of the next generation of responsible naval engineers.

The University is also an active member of the Horizon Europe EcoShipYard project, which aims to integrate the principles of the circular economy into shipbuilding and repair. As part of this, it is developing digital tools to assess and improve shipyards' environmental performance.

A collective dynamic with Green Marine Europe and CirclesOfLife

Green Marine Europe, for its part, is a member of the CirclesOfLife project, also supported by the European Union (Horizon Europe), and is engaged in structured knowledge sharing with EcoShipYard. This synergy is reflected in joint highlights, such as the CirclesOfLife general meeting in December 2024 and the Green Shipping Industry Day, co-organised by Green Marine Europe, CirclesOfLife, and EcoShipYard on 24 September 2025 in Brussels, dedicated to the environmental transition of the maritime sector – from shipyards to ports.