The Environment Agency has launched its first zero‑emission workboat, the Blackwater Joule, at the Henley Royal Regatta. The RS Pulse 63 RIB will patrol the non‑tidal Thames to enforce registration and conduct maintenance, helping the agency meet its pledge to cut fleet emissions by 50 %. The vessel is part of the Zero Emission Workboat Network (ZENOW) project, which aims to deploy the world’s largest network of electric workboats. A sister boat, Electra, will launch later in the year, allowing two vessels to be trialed free of charge for two years. ZENOW will monitor usage data until 2028 to inform the wider clean‑maritime sector and future policy. Boat owners must register annually with the Agency by calling 03708 506 506 or online via GOV UK.
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