Tag: electrification

The first battery-powered tanker was launched in Japan on December 22. The ship is powered by a large-capacity lithium-ion battery and will operate as a bunker vessel in Tokyo Bay for the Asahi Tanker Company.

Mr. Brent Perry, CEO of Shift Clean Energy, explains the benefits with the use of marine batteries, highlighting that safety measures and increased trust are vital for a widespread adoption.

During COP26, Shift Clean Energy released a polling demonstrating a remarkably high level of support for marine electrification as a way to fight climate change. 

Portsmouth City Council has agreed to support efforts by the city’s port to provide shore power to cruise ships docked at its terminal.

New York Power Authority announced the launch of "Green Boats" a program which goals to advance the electrification of tour and charter boats.

The Port of Long Beach ushered in the next era of environmentally sustainable operations with the completion of the Long Beach Container Terminal at Middle Harbor.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) have awarded funding to three consortiums to research, design, build and operate a fully electric harbourcraft over the next five years.

A team led by the Prince Rupert Port Authority is installing shore power capacity at the terminal, so that vessels docked there can rely on hydroelectric power while their cargo is loaded and unloaded.

A report by Moffat and Nichol, examines the energy grid requirements for vessels and the landside equipment that move cargo between the vessel and inland destinations.

From wind, to steam, to diesel engines and autonomous ships, vessels’ propulsion is a constant struggle to innovate.