Sustainable Shipbuilding Grant
Build or convert an inland or sea-going vessel and contribute to sustainable development in the NetherlandsÂ
Sustainable shipbuilding
Subsidy for Sustainable Innovative Shipbuilding (SDS)
The Dutch Sustainable Shipbuilding Grant (also known as “Sustainable Innovative Shipbuilding grant module”) encourages innovations for the construction/conversion of inland vessels, ocean-going vessels and offshore structures. The focus is on new, experimental technologies in the areas of sustainability, emission reduction, alternative fuels and noise reduction. The scheme was actually scheduled to end in May 2023, but has been extended by 1 year due to a new round of set-up.
In short
SDS overview
Shipyards
The 2023 application round is open from 6 May to 6 September 2023 (5 p.m.). Applications will be processed according to the tender principle.
The grant amounts to 25% of eligible costs, with a maximum of 1.25 million euros. The grant budget for 2023 is 2.3 million euros.
Shipbuilding innovation projects that are aimed at:
- the development and design of a new class of ship or a new class of floating and moving offshore construction
- the development of a new component of a ship or a floating and moving offshore construction
Why this grant?
Purpose of SDS
Assessment criteria
SDS tender procedure
- innovative content of the shipbuilding project
- contribution of the shipbuilding innovation project to making shipping more sustainable
- economic potential and application possibilities (for the Dutch economy)
- general quality of the application
Overview of
SDS themes
- emission reductionÂ
- alternative fuelsÂ
- noise reductionÂ
- sustainable life cycleÂ
Meet all requirements
SDS criteria
The ship to be (re-)built is a seagoing or inland navigation ship with a gross weight of at least 100 tonnes, intended for the transport of passengers or goods or for the performance of a special service.
Fishing vessels are not eligible.
Fishing vessels are not eligible.
The applicant for the grant – the shipyard – may not conclude a contract with the client for the (re)building of a ship or floating offshore construction before applying for the grant. The parties may, however, sign a letter of intent.
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