The European Commission's Strategic Technology Platform for Europe (STEP) initiative has recognized 130 projects, including several maritime and alternative fuels initiatives, aimed at boosting investment in critical technologies and supporting the local industry. This initiative focuses on promoting clean and resource-efficient technologies, digital innovations, and sustainability. Notable projects involve developing cutting-edge clean technologies such as hydrogen-powered maritime freight services, photovoltaic modules, CO2 capture and storage technologies, offshore wind tower components, and radiation-resistant integrated circuits. One pioneering project, the Energy Observer 2, plans to create the world's first liquid hydrogen cargo ship by 2029, setting a new standard for sustainable maritime technology. Other projects include an Italian e-methanol plant utilizing captured CO2 and green hydrogen for methanol production, as well as the production of green ammonia for decarbonizing industrial activity and manufacturing sustainable fuels for maritime transport. Projects like Princess Cruises' INDIGO and Samskip's fuel cell initiative focus on enhancing operational efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector through the use of alternative fuels such as e-methanol and liquefied RFNBO hydrogen. These initiatives aim to significantly contribute to decarbonization targets set by international strategies. The STEP label not only provides visibility to innovative projects but also serves as a gateway to additional funding from the EU and private investors. By actively promoting these projects, the European Commission aims to accelerate the development and adoption of sustainable technologies in Europe's maritime industry.