Tag: shore power

Port of Aberdeen has been awarded £55 million from the UK Government for a multi-million pound project to design and deliver the first large-scale landside and vessel-side shore power system in Scotland.

Neptune Lines announced the order of two next generation vessels, specially designed for its short sea trades, with Fujian Mawei shipyard in China.

The European Union Council today adopted the alternative fuels infrastructure regulation (AFIR) which establishes, among other things, that maritime ports must provide shore-side electricity for vessels by 2030.

Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals (RST) and Samskip announced the launch of their Green Shore Power initiative, which aims to reduce CO2 emissions produced by docked vessels.

Seven Japanese companies have joined forces to establish the Promotion Council for Zero Emission Chargers for Ships, aiming to promote the widespread use of standardized shore-to-ship power stations.

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes EU's final agreements on onshore power supply and alternative fuel infrastructure and presents the Organisation's view on the subject.

DNV has introduced new class rules for electrical shore connections specifically tailored for tankers, contributing to setting sector norms.

According to this year's cruise rating, released today by NABU, the cruise industry's key challenges continue to be rising greenhouse gas emissions and severe air pollution.

Sallaum Lines announced that it has placed an order for up to six new LNG dual-fuel pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs).

The World Port Climate Action Program (WPCAP) will be extended with a new focus on shore power, new fuels and green shipping corridors, agreed CEOs and leaders of 12 leading ports at a meeting in Rotterdam.