Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has officially launched its new Global Centre for Maritime Innovation, with the opening marked by a visit from Mr Mike Kane, the UK’s Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Security. The Minister praised the initiative as “world-leading,” highlighting the university’s significant contributions to maritime education, research, and innovation.

The centre brings together three core pillars — research, education, and knowledge exchange — to foster collaboration between academia, industry, and government. Its work will support critical priorities such as economic growth, decarbonisation, and technological advancement within the maritime sector.

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During the launch, the Minister emphasised the centre’s potential to support the development of sustainable fuels and new technologies, especially for hard-to-decarbonise sectors like shipping. This milestone underscores the UK’s commitment to becoming a clean energy superpower and reinforces the Liverpool City Region’s role in global maritime innovation.