Details of Grant 

EPSRC Reference:	GR/N32402/01
Title:	UK MARINE MOTORWAYS STUDY
Principal Investigator:	McKinnon, Professor A
Other Investigators:	Marchant, Mr C
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Project Partners:	A&P Group Limited Aberdeen Harbour Board British Ports Association Clydeport plc Isle of MAN Steampacket Co Ltd John G Russell (Transport) Ltd Scottish Enterprise Tayside Tibbett & Britten Group plc
Department:	Sch of Management and Languages
Organisation:	Heriot-Watt University
Scheme:	LINK
Starts:	01 October 2000	Ends:	30 September 2002	Value (£):	48,730
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Transport Ops & Management
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Transport Systems and Vehicles
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Summary on Grant Application Form
Worsening road traffic congestion and associated environmental problems means UK industry is searching for alternative, more sustainable transport modes. Seaways potentially offer a radical alternative to trunk road transport, more especially when combined with developing fast ferry technology. Recent fast ferry developments on coastal routes in other countries with long coastlines (e.g. Japan, Italy) suggest the UK may be missing a major opportunity to develop a similar kind of marine motorway system. This project will therefore examine the potential commercial and operational feasibility of a fast ferry system for freight on selected UK coastal routes, to provide a new and improved integrated transport system, thereby benefiting industry and society. Science base partners undertaking the study have recent experience of similar research overseas, combined with substantial knowledge of the UK logistics industry. Industry partners include key decision makers in the transport chain, such as ports, ferry operator, shipbuilding and design, and integrated transport providers. The research effort is enhanced through inclusion of expert consultants in areas of fast ship operation and safety, manning and regulation.
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