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Dear readers, Spain's Port of Algeciras commits €90M to shore power infrastructure, while Germany's Port of Kiel completes its €50M expansion enabling 7-vessel simultaneous connections. The Panama Canal introduces hybrid tugboats, and Arc Boats signs a $160M deal for electric ship-assist tugs. Bilbao advances its BilbOPS project, and BYD partners with Shenzhen Port Group on green shipping corridors. From electric cranes in Greece to hybrid bulk carriers in Sweden, the maritime sector demonstrates comprehensive electrification progress across vessel types and port operations worldwide. Enjoy this edition!

Port News

• Algeciras OPS investment: Port of Algeciras invests €90M in shore power infrastructure by 2030. Initial €14M for four projects electrifying ferry, ro-ro and container terminals. Aims to eliminate 36,000 tons of CO₂ annually from docked vessels. Includes connections for cruise ships, ferries and salvage vessels at multiple berths. READ MORE

• Thisvi electric crane: Port of Thisvi orders Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 electric mobile harbor crane. 51m working radius with 125-tonne capacity and zero local emissions when grid-connected. Features 20kV external power supply and TRUCONNECT remote monitoring. Serves Greek steel/aluminum industry with bulk and heavy cargo operations. READ MORE

• Kiel OPS expansion: Port of Kiel completes €50M shore power infrastructure expansion. Now supplies 7 vessels simultaneously including 3 cruise ships at Ostseekai. 24 cruise ships used shore power across 270 calls in 2024. Targets 80% of all ships using shore power by 2026 and net-zero by 2030. READ MORE

• Bilbao BilbOPS Project: Port of Bilbao implements BilbOPS project for sustainable cruise tourism. 30MW capacity with 11 connection points for container, cruise and ferry vessels. Part of Spanish OPS Master Plan with EU funding support. Includes photovoltaic panels and connection to Iberdrola electrical grid. READ MORE

• BYD green corridors: BYD and Shenzhen Port Group expand cooperation on green shipping corridors. Develops Xiaomo Port as NEV ro-ro hub and Yantian as container shipping center. Focuses on international logistics, CKD parts and new energy bunkering. Supports global shipping decarbonization through infrastructure development. READ MORE

  Vessel News

• Panama hybrid tugs: Panama Canal Authority introduces first hybrid tugboats to fleet. Initial 10 vessels with option for 10 more, combining diesel and electric power. Reduces emissions, fuel consumption and underwater noise pollution. 50% reduction in engine wear with 700-hour monthly operational capability. READ MORE

• ABS electric containership: ABS grants AIP to HD Hyundai for 16,000 TEU electric propulsion containership. Design review completed for power generation, conversion and propulsion systems. Represents first phase of development for zero-carbon ship technologies. Second phase in 2026 to add energy storage and high-efficiency propulsion drives. READ MORE

• Arc electric tugs: Arc Boats signs $160M deal with Curtin Maritime for 8 electric ship-assist tugs. 4,000hp electric propulsion with 6MWh battery and backup diesel generator. Designed for Port of LA operations with megawatt charging capability. Economic viability demonstrated without reliance on grants or subsidies. READ MORE

• Brazil OSV modernization: Brazil's OSV fleet modernization focuses on hybrid and dual-fuel technologies. Petrobras renewal program emphasizes ethanol and methanol capabilities. Combines local content requirements with international technological innovation. ABS provides guidance for alternative fuel safety and implementation. READ MORE

• Erik Thun hybrid bulkers: Erik Thun launches fifth hybrid vessel in Lake Vänern Max series. 5,100 dwt general cargo bulkers with battery pack and optimized propulsion. Ice class 1B vessels designed for Trollhattan canal operations. Fourth generation featuring reduced engine output and closed bridge wings. READ MORE

• AIDA biofuels progress: AIDA Cruises reports 3,300 tons bio-LNG usage in first half 2025. 250+ shore power connections by August 2025 across fleet.
  AIDAprima tested 100% residual biofuel reducing CO₂ by 90%. 10MWh battery storage installed onboard with AI energy optimization. READ MORE

• Battery research MOU: ABS, University of Michigan, SIT and Sea Forrest sign battery research MOU. Cooperation framework for maritime battery technologies and electrification. Includes joint research projects, publications and workshop development. Builds on ABS Battery Technologies in Maritime Industry Volume II report. READ MORE

OEMs

• DBA Group Limassol OPS: DBA Group wins first international cold ironing project in Limassol. 18-month project funded 85% by EU Connecting Europe Facility. Part of DecarbonLIM initiative with Frederick University project management. Expands Italian company's expertise from domestic to Mediterranean projects. READ MORE

• Cavotec Terminal Electrification: Cavotec launches PowerAlign for container terminal shore power. Modular mobile socket box system covers distances up to 140m. Occupies less than 3.5m² on quay deck with compact cable management. Nearly 400 container vessel connection points installed worldwide to date.
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