Dear readers, this week we have a handful of exciting news from the shipping electrification world! From Asia to US passing by EU with Denmark and UK in new shore power deals. To close a bit of E1 Racing fun! Hope you will enjoy this issue. Feel free to #share with your colleagues and friends. Wish you all an electrifying week!

Top News

• Southeast Asia’s Ports Urged to Adopt Shore Power: At CruiseWorld Asia 2024, panelists emphasized the urgent need for Southeast Asian ports to adopt shore power, which would allow docked cruise ships to turn off their engines and use electricity from the port. While Europe and North America have already embraced this, Gregory Tan from SATS-Creuers noted the region is still lagging, highlighting the environmental benefits of reducing emissions at berth. READ MORE

• Swedish Maritime Administration Orders Electric Pilot Boat: Artemis Technologies will deliver the first fully electric EF-12 Pilot boat to the Swedish Maritime Administration, advancing Sweden's net-zero goals by 2045. Featuring eFoiler technology, this zero-emission vessel promises high efficiency, reduced drag, and minimal environmental impact. READ MORE

• Energy Models for Europe’s Ports: A recent study for the European Commission explores five business models to help ports transition to low-carbon operations. Key areas include onshore power supply, renewable energy, and smart grids—vital for achieving decarbonization targets across Europe's ports. READ MORE

• The Feasibility of Battery Electric Ships: Retrofitting over 6,300 U.S. ships to battery-electric could slash domestic shipping GHG emissions by 73% by 2035. Concentrated charging needs at 20 major ports make electrification both scalable and cost-effective for a greener future. READ MORE

• Zinus to Supply Shore Power Units for Port of Skagen: Zinus has secured a contract to deliver two ZPP115 shore power units to Denmark's Port of Skagen, enhancing the port's sustainability efforts. Set for delivery in early 2025, the units will power large vessels with green electricity, allowing them to turn off their diesel engines while docked. This is part of Skagen's initiative within the Interreg North Sea project, focusing on electrifying pelagic fish landing operations. READ MORE

• Cammell Laird Begins Work on UK's First Zero-Carbon Shipyard Power Project: Cammell Laird has launched a £7 million project to establish the UK's first zero-carbon onshore power solution for ships. This initiative, supported by UK Government funding, aims to eliminate fossil fuel use during ship repairs and refits at the Birkenhead facility. Contractor Integrum will upgrade high-voltage infrastructure to deliver clean energy to docked vessels. The project is part of the UK's broader efforts to decarbonize the maritime sector through the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition. READ MORE

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