Shortsea owners from Scandinavia and Greece are pooling their efforts to unlock European Union (EU) funds for the renewal of their fleets.

Representatives from the Zero Vision Tool (ZVT) and the Europa Ship Plan (ESP), to separate projects promoting environmental fleet renewal in Europe, came together in Piraeus last week to co-ordinate efforts and exchange experiences.

“Co-operation between all involved stakeholders is the only way forward,” said ZVT chief executive Carl Carlsson.