New shore power pilot project launched at Zuidnatie’s terminal in Antwerp
DecarbonisationZuidnatie and UAL kicked off a new pilot project, together with Zenobē, when the UAL Osprey was connected to shore power by means of a battery. This makes Zuidnatie the first terminal in Belgium to...Read more
First of its kind shore power solution launched in Rotterdam
Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals (RST) and Samskip have launched their Green Shore Power initiative, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions by docked vessels. It is the first shore power solution of its kind in the Netherlands ports. Read more
UECC receives third and final vessel in series of newbuild PCTC
United European Car Carrier’s (UECC)’s Auto Aspire is the last in a series of three newbuild multi-fuel LNG battery hybrid pure car and truck carriers (PCTC)’s.Read more
Port of Bilbao to electrify docks
The Port Authority of Bilbao is going forward with the BilbOPS project, electrifying its container, cruise and ferry docks. A total of 11 Onshore Power Supply (OPS) connection points will be installed at the Spanish...Read more
Multi-fuel future: a shared responsibility
In the midst of the energy crisis, questions surrounding the fuel mix that will power the transportation industry in future, while also meeting European Union and International Maritime Organisation target requirements, become increasingly pressing. One thing is...Read more
Subsea7’s Seven Arctic to begin work on Sakarya Gas Field
Subsea7’s Seven Arctic construction vessel has entered the Bosporus Strait, on the way to the Black Sea. There, the vessel will begin work on the Sakarya Gas Field Development Project in Türkiye.Read more
Bakker Sliedrecht readies Heerema’s crane vessels for shorepower
SustainabilityBakker Sliedrecht will electrify the crane vessels Thialf and Sleipnir of Heerema Marine Contractors so that they can be powered by green shore power. The shore power connection allows the vessels to turn off their...Read more
Grenaa plans large port expansion with heavy-load area
Ports & TerminalsThe Port of Grenaa in Denmark is readying itself for a large port expansion which will add 17,000 sqm of port area, 350 metres of quay, a heavy-load area and increase the available shore power...Read more
German shipowners warn of difficulties in government’s shore power plans
Shore powerThe German Shipowners’ association welcomes government initiatives for shore power in ports but warns of difficulties for ships that frequently moor at different berths, like bulk carriers and multipurpose vessels. The German federal government is taking...Read more