And the cargo sub can dive 165 feet deep.
explains. The submarine, developed by Oceanways, is one of several winners in a government competition aimed at tackling the industry's carbon footprint.
Oceanways received a £380,000 prize to aid them in the development of a self-driving submarine that delivers parcels by submerging itself 165 feet below the surface of the sea and taking shipping routes — such as the one from Belfast to Glasgow — to get to its destination. The submersible vehicle can even swim through shallow waters that large cargo ships cannot navigate.
The autonomous cargo sub is designed to run on"green" hydrogen, which is sourced using renewable energy. The Oceanways team also claims that it will be able to scoop up The prize was handed to Oceanways as part of a £23 million UK fund aimed at sustainable maritime projects. However, Oceanways' founder Dhruv Boruah said the submarine will be built for"short and sharp" journeys instead of as an alternative for long-haul cargo voyages.
The shipping industry currently produces approximately 3 percent of global emissions, though the UK government announced plans for its shipping to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Earlier this year, the Japanese government announced its own plans to develop the to fight climate change. A number of private firms have also revealed electric boats aimed at tackling the industry's emissions problem. In 2019, for example,
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