Sustainable Shipbuilding Subsidy (SDS)
Pays Dutch shipyards to test emission- and noise-cutting innovations on a new or rebuilt vessel.
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SDS is for shipyards building or rebuilding an inland or seagoing ship over 100 gross tonnes, or a tug or ferry with more than 365 kW power. It funds testing innovations that cut CO2 or other emissions, or reduce underwater noise; fishing vessels don't qualify.
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