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Dear readers, Portugal's Aveiro launches €1.4M OPS tender while APM Terminals Moín advances crane electrification. EDR Antwerp invests €8M in 13 shore power connections, and Pakistan's Port Qasim considers green energy adoption. China unveils the 7,000t all-electric research vessel Future, and SAAM Towage cuts emissions with shore power connections. Wilson Sons uses renewables for tugs, Trident orders hybrid aquaculture vessels, and Eureka's diesel-electric cement carrier arrives in Montreal. The solar-powered Blue Marlin cargo ship and Yinson's digital tools for electric vessels demonstrate technology integration for smarter operations. Enjoy this edition!

Port News

• Aveiro OPS tender: Port of Aveiro opens tender for €1.4M shore power system. Additional €7.8M tender for medium voltage grid upgrade. Part of €20M electrification strategy including photovoltaic infrastructure. Targets 2030 compliance with EU decarbonization requirements. READ MORE

• APM Terminals Moín modernization: APM Terminals Moín implements crane electrification and digitization. Projects include terminal access controls and STS OCR technology. Electrifying vehicle fleet by end of 2025 to decarbonize operations. Enhances operational safety and container movement efficiency. READ MORE

• EDR Antwerp shore power: EDR Antwerp Shipyard partners with Jeco Energies on €8M project. Installs 13 shore power connection points and 5 movable converter containers. Includes live dashboard for grid capacity monitoring across shipyard. €4M funded by EU NextGenerationEU initiative, completion by May 2026. READ MORE

• Port Qasim shore power: Port Muhammad Bin Qasim explores onshore power supply adoption. Analysis shows OPS can reduce PM emissions by 95% in port areas. Aligns with IMO carbon intensity reduction targets and Paris Agreement.
  Potential funding from international green infrastructure investors. READ MORE

  Vessel News

• Chinese Electric Research Vessel: Taihu Lake Laboratory launches 7,000t all-electric research vessel Future. 110.8m vessel features DP2 system and 10,000 nautical mile range. Carries 80 personnel and 10 tons of submersible payloads. Maximum speed over 15 knots with 60-day endurance capability. READ MORE

• SAAM Towage emissions reduction: SAAM Towage cuts emissions using shore power and route optimization. Saves 150,000 liters of fuel annually, reducing CO₂ by 370 tons. Implements Time Zero project for efficient speeds and optimized routes. Receives recognition from Panama's Ministry of Environment program. READ MORE

• Wilson Sons decarbonization: Wilson Sons reduces emissions connecting tugs to shore power. Uses biofuels and optimizes transit voyages for fuel efficiency. Tracks fleet from operations center to optimize positioning. Receives gold seal in Brazilian GHG protocol programme. READ MORE

• Trident Hybrid Vessels: Trident Aqua Services orders hybrid aquaculture vessels. 4,000m³ live fish carrier with MMC First Process handling system. 27m workboat with 1,570kWh battery pack and 300m ROV capability. Fourth vessel built by Zamakona Yards, 17th by Sletta Verft. READ MORE

• Eureka Cement Carrier: MV Tamarack diesel-electric cement carrier completes maiden voyage. 122.9m vessel with 12,500 dwt capacity for Great Lakes service.
  Features HVO biofuel capability and shore-power compatibility. Replaces two older ships with reduced environmental impact. READ MORE

• Blue Marlin solar ship: Wattlab and HGK Shipping launch hybrid solar cargo vessel. 192 solar panels generate 37,500 kWh annually for propulsion. Carries cargo for Salzgitter AG in German canal network. Reduces CO₂ emissions by 79,366 pounds annually. READ MORE

• Yinson digital tools: Yinson GreenTech partners with Blue Ctrl for digital vessel management. Implements X-Connect Platform for real-time data monitoring. Enables energy optimization and advanced system management. Enhances performance of electric vessel fleet operations. READ MORE

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