Dear readers, a bit of a calmer week for shore power. EU Ports are starting to award OPS installations to keep up with the 2030 deadline driven by FeulEU Maritime. Unmanned vessels could further pave the way to the future of shipping electrification.

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• Cavotec secures €4 Million shore sower deal: Cavotec has signed a €4 million deal with a leading global shipping company to provide PowerFit containerized shore power systems. These innovative systems will allow vessels to retrofit seamlessly while sailing, reducing port emissions and improving air quality. Deliveries are set for H2 2025. READ MORE

• Aarhus port to build cutting-edge shore power facility: Denmark's Port of Aarhus has approved an advanced onshore power facility for container ships, reducing noise and air pollution from diesel generators. Partnering with PowerCon and supported by an €18.8M EU grant, the facility will power up to four ships simultaneously and be operational by 2026. READ MORE

• Expanding shore power across Italian & Mediterranean Ports: Ports in Italy and the Mediterranean are upgrading shore power systems for cruise ships, Ro-Ro vessels, and containerships to meet EU environmental goals. Cavotec secured €7M in orders for advanced systems, with installations planned between 2025 and 2026, reducing emissions and boosting sustainability. READ MORE

• Reach Subsea debuts first unmanned offshore vessel: Norway's Reach Subsea has received its first 24-meter unmanned surface vessel (USV) for offshore surveys and maintenance, equipped with cutting-edge tech from Kongsberg Maritime. This eco-friendly vessel, boasting 90% lower emissions, will operate in pilot projects with energy giants like Equinor and TotalEnergies. READ MORE

• Massport's cruise emission plans drastically reduced: Massport’s revised $60 million plan to cut cruise ship emissions significantly scales back its initial $196.9 million project proposal. Key components like rooftop solar and battery backups were scrapped, raising concerns about effectiveness during peak energy demand. Critics argue the scaled-back plan may fall short in addressing health and environmental impacts in nearby communities. READ MORE

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