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Maritime

Reimagining maritime power, charting a route to zero emissions

Bringing together expertise from across the full maritime value chain, we deliver unique solutions that enhance performance, improve efficiency, reduce cost and risk, and deliver a more efficient and sustainable future

Maritime

Delivering the future of maritime

We deliver end-to-end engineering solutions for sustainable maritime propulsion. From batteries and fuel cells to e-motors and clean internal combustion engines using conventional and alternative zero carbon fuels including hydrogen and ammonia. 

As a recognised market leader, we apply evidence-based analysis to develop strategies and action plans that improve the sustainability and efficiencies of vessels, and identify opportunities for investment in low-carbon technologies and fuels.

We support customers at every stage  – from feasibility and concept to detailed design, analysis, simulation, controls and optimisation – helping customers to improve performance. What ever your vessel size, we can help you create the future of maritime. 

What we've worked on

Ice Large Engine Testing

Marine engine remote certification testing

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Greenhouse gas reductions in marine leisure propulsion

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Cruise Ship

Development of a high power density multi stack fuel cell system for passenger ships

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How we can help you

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Strategy and planning
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Ricardo supports manufacturers and suppliers with expert advice and analysis to make confident decisions in the plan to transition to zero- and low-carbon solutions. From early-stage feasibility through to portfolio strategy, our advice is grounded in real-world engineering experience.

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Concept and feasibility
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Ricardo combines customer requirements with engineering insight, simulation and system thinking to create maritime concepts that accelerate development and support a clear transition to a low-carbon future.

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Design and development
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Combining deep technical expertise with real-world application, Ricardo turns concepts into production-ready solutions. We support customers across the full development process, covering architecture design, component and system integration, calibration, and validation.  

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Production
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We provide customers with comprehensive prototype manufacture and low-volume assembly using our world-class in-house manufacturing facilities.

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Test and validation
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Ricardo provides end-to end development and validation testing for vehicle components and systems, with the capability to support full vehicle demonstrator testing.

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Through-life support
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Ricardo provides in-service support solutions, supporting customers with continued compliance, optimising performance and extending useful life while supporting the transition to a low-carbon future

Advancing efficient fuels for all vessel types

Our technical expertise and domain knowledge across the full value chain are unique within the global maritime sector.

Leisure Boat Ricardo

Small and leisure vessels

Passenger Cruise Ship

Passenger and cruise vessels

Naval Cargo Boats

Naval and cargo vessels

Port Infrastructure Machinery

Port machinery and infrastructure

News

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What role will electrification play in the maritime market?

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Crew Transfer Vessel Travelling To Offshore Windfarm Web

Decarbonising smaller vessels: What does the Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy really mean for these subsectors now?

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Maritime Superyacht

Overcoming the technical barriers to electrification of smaller maritime vessels

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