MarineShift360 Unveils First Impact Accelerator Cohort

MarineShift360 has unveiled the first cohort of its Impact Accelerator Program, selecting three pioneering organizations to advance sustainability across the marine industry.

Following a competitive selection process, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI, United Kingdom and Ireland), Secfuel (Sweden), and BAR Technologies (United Kingdom) were chosen for their potential to drive measurable environmental impact and accelerate industry-wide transformation.

Each participant will receive tailored technical support, life cycle assessment (LCA) expertise, a paid internship, and access to MarineShift360’s industry network over the next year to help scale their impact.

Led by Marine Futures and supported by 11th Hour Racing, MarineShift360 is designed to deliver measurable impact and fast-track decarbonization across the marine industry.

Ollie Taylor, Director of MarineShift360, said: “These three organizations demonstrate the innovation needed to drive real change across the industry. The Accelerator Program will equip them with the tools and expertise to scale their environmental impact. By embedding sustainability at the heart of marine innovation, we’re showing that environmental responsibility is a commercial advantage, not a cost.”

The RNLI, the charity that saves lives at sea, is undertaking a full LCA of its inshore lifeboat fleet to identify emissions hotspots and opportunities for more efficient vessel design. With