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• Stellamar Joins AtoB@C’s Hybrid Fleet: AtoB@C Shipping christened its second electric hybrid vessel, Stellamar, on August 30, 2024, in Ystad. The vessel, capable of reducing CO2 emissions by up to 50%, features shore power connectivity and a substantial battery system. Designed for bulk and breakbulk cargo, Stellamar continues the fleet’s expansion toward more environmentally friendly shipping.

• Maersk’s founded center (MMMCZCS) explores batteries: A study by the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping highlights hybrid ships, combining batteries with internal combustion engines (ICE), as a promising solution for reducing emissions. Targeting smaller vessels on short voyages, hybrid technology could address up to 17% of current carbon emissions in relevant segments.

• Electric Ferries and Wind Power: The Future of Green Shipping? As the shipping industry seeks to cut its 3% contribution to global emissions, electric ferries like Sweden's high-speed Candela P-12 are leading the way, using 80% less energy than traditional vessels. While deep-sea electrification remains challenging, wind-powered ships and hybrid systems offer promising alternatives for decarbonization.

• Miami's Shore Power Leap: WSP's Swift Success: PortMiami is set to power five cruise berths, thanks to a rapid three-year shore power project led by WSP. The project, future-proofed for evolving ship designs and rising sea levels, involved complex power distribution in a crowded port. With four berths ready and MSC’s terminal to follow, Miami is leading the charge, inspiring other ports to accelerate their shore power plans.

• Lisbon Cruise growth and OPS ambitions: APL president Carlos Correia celebrated a key milestone: securing funding for the first phase of the Port of Lisbon's Onshore Power Supply (OPS) system (2023-2027). This project will enable ships to plug into dockside electrical infrastructure, significantly reducing carbon emissions by allowing ships to shut down their engines while docked.