Published October 20, 2026 | Version v1

How Regulatory Uncertainty Shapes Maritime Green Technology Adoption

  • 1. ROR icon University of Liverpool
  • 2. ROR icon Durham University

Description

Stronger environmental regulations are widely seen as essential for maritime decarbonisation. In this research we show that the relationship between regulation and green technology adoption is more complex and can have unintended consequences. Regulatory stringency can lead to slower technology adoption and there can be uneven impacts on profitability within the sector.

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References
Journal article: 10.1108/APJML-09-2025-1854 (DOI)

Funding

Department for Transport
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
EP/Y024605/1