AceOn Group, a key player in renewable electrification, successfully conducted one of the UK's first trials of a hybrid hydrogen and battery retrofit propulsion system on Newcastle University's Princess Royal research vessel. This innovative £4.6 million RESTORE project, funded by the UK Department for Transport and Innovate UK, has set a milestone in maritime decarbonisation by enabling zero-emission operations. The project consortium, comprising leading organizations like AceOn Group and academic institutions, demonstrated the UK's prowess in clean maritime technology. The successful retrofit of the Princess Royal into a state-of-the-art research platform emphasizes the potential of hydrogen and battery technologies in revolutionizing marine operations. Chi Onwurah, MP for Newcastle Central, praised the project for its forward-thinking approach and its transformative impact on the maritime industry. The collaboration's achievement in showcasing the operational range of the vessel using battery-electric propulsion and a hydrogen generator underlines the feasibility of zero-emission marine activities. Overall, the RESTORE project highlights the UK's commitment to developing sustainable solutions and driving innovation towards a cleaner, greener maritime future.