Sustainable Modernization of Coastal Vessels

This funding guideline is aimed at companies based in Germany that own and commercially operate coastal vessels. The program aims to provide innovation impulses and financial incentives for the modernization of coastal shipping to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency.

The program funds sustainable modernization measures on coastal vessels, especially in the area of propulsion systems for reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency. Both additional investment costs and certain total costs are taken into account.

The funding program offers grants, the amount of which depends on the type of measure and company size. The aid intensity varies, and there are upper limits for notification thresholds per project, as well as possibilities for cumulation with other aid.

The allocation of funding is linked to specific legal requirements and state aid provisions. Applications are reviewed on a competitive basis, and adherence to the commitment period is essential.

The application procedure is a single-stage process and takes place based on funding calls. Applications are reviewed on a competitive basis and evaluated according to specific criteria.

The funding is based on the Guideline for the Promotion of Sustainable Modernization of Coastal Vessels, which is legally anchored in the EU's General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) for state aid. National budgetary law provisions of the federal government also apply.