Commission approves EUR 103 million State aid scheme to accelerate greening of maritime fleet in the Netherlands
The scheme will support the purchase of new clean and zero-emission vessels powered by renewable methanol or renewable hydrogen and the retrofitting of existing vessels to enable them to use these renewable products. It covers different types of vessels, including passenger, cargo and work vessels, mainly operating in the short-sea shipping segment. The support will take the form of direct grants awarded under an open, transparent and non-discriminatory selection process and will be granted between 2027 and 2031.
The Commission assessed the measure under EU State aid rules, in particular Article 107(3)(c) TFEU and the 2022 Climate, Environmental Protection and Energy Aid Guidelines (CEEAG). The Commission concluded that the scheme is necessary, appropriate and proportionate.
The decision will be made available under the case number SA.120994 in the State aid register.
For more information, see the Commission’s PR.