Stillstrom and the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the implementation of offshore charging technology to reduce emissions from vessels idling in and around the Panama Canal.
Through this collaboration, Stillstrom and the Panama Canal Authority will conduct a joint feasibility study to assess the potential for offshore charging solutions in the region.
The study will evaluate how these systems could reduce emissions, improve air quality, and support the Panama Canal’s broader decarbonisation strategy.
As stated, both parties envision offshore charging technology vessels drawing power from a stationary offshore unit, eliminating the need for fossil fuel combustion while waiting.
Offshore charging has the potential to transform how vessels operate while waiting to transit, aligning with our vision for a cleaner, more resilient, and more efficient future for world trade.
…said Ilya Espino de Marotta, Deputy Administrator and Chief Sustainability Officer, Panama Canal Authority.
Kristian Borum Jørgensen, CEO of Stillstrom also stated that by implementing offshore power and charging solutions, CO2 emissions are not only reduced but also create a pathway to cleaner air, cleaner seas, and a more sustainable future for global shipping is created.
