Genoa Schedules First Cold Ironing Test: The Port of Genoa will conduct its first cold ironing test on a GnV ferry by June 2026, partnering with the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority and energy partner Axpo. The test follows the LNG bunkering of GnV Aurora, the fourth new-generation ferry built at GSI shipyard in Guangzhou. READ MORE

APM Terminals Suape Enters Final Phase: APM Terminals Suape receives $47 million in fully electric equipment from SANY, marking the final construction phase of Latin America's first fully electrified port facility. The 28 units include two STS cranes with 70-metre outreach and seven remote-operated RTGs, supporting 400,000 TEU annual capacity. READ MORE

UN Project Powers Smart African Ports: UNCTAD concludes its four-year Sustainable Smart Ports project in Ghana, Mauritius, and Morocco, helping ports integrate renewable energy and electrify operations. Assessments at Port Louis, Tanger Med, and Port of Tema identified regulatory bottlenecks and practical opportunities for progress. READ MORE

Zhejiang Launches Electric Container Vessel: Zhejiang Port debuts a new 060-class electric container vessel for inland river operations in China's Zhejiang province. The 64-TEU vessel features a 1,000 kWh battery system for zero-emission cargo transport on the province's extensive waterway network. READ MORE

Candela Partners on Floating Solar Charging: Candela and Canopy Power partner to develop floating solar charging solutions for electric vessels across Asia-Pacific. The collaboration will integrate Candela's P-12 hydrofoiling ferry with Canopy's floating solar and battery storage systems, starting with a 25kW solar array and 100kWh battery. READ MORE

Vision Marine Unveils SPECTR 26 Platform: Vision Marine Technologies introduces the SPECTR 26 flagship electric tritoon platform, targeting the dominant pontoon segment for scalable electric adoption. The 26'6" vessel features the company's proprietary E-Motion 180 high-voltage powertrain with 80 kWh battery capacity. READ MORE

Damen Unveils First Waterbus 2907 Electric: Damen Shipyards unveils the Waterbus 2907 Electric, a new 29-meter fully electric passenger vessel for urban waterways and short-sea routes. The 150-passenger catamaran features a modular battery system enabling up to 10 hours of operation on a single charge. READ MORE

Century Extends Coastguard Partnership: Century Batteries extends its partnership with the New Zealand Coastguard for two additional years, providing 28 marine batteries annually to support rescue operations. The collaboration ensures critical power reliability for the Coastguard's growing fleet of response vessels as demand for services rises. READ MORE

NYPA Tests Electric Workboats on Erie Canal: The New York Power Authority begins testing electric workboats on the Erie Canal as part of a pilot program to decarbonize state canal operations. The 30-foot vessels feature 100 kW electric motors and 200 kWh battery systems for maintenance and inspection duties. READ MORE

Envgo Makes US Debut with NV1 Hydrofoil: Envgo launches its NV1 electric hydrofoil in the US market at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, marking the company's North American debut. The 21-foot vessel features foiling technology that reduces energy consumption by 70%, with a 50 kWh battery providing 2-3 hours of runtime. READ MORE

Echandia Launches Ultra Battery System: Echandia introduces the Ultra battery system for high-cycle marine operations, offering 400 kWh capacity and 30,000 cycles over a 15-year lifetime. The lithium-ion system features active balancing and thermal management for demanding tug, ferry, and offshore vessel applications. READ MORE

Orange Marine Selects ABB for Cable Vessels: Orange Marine selects ABB's integrated power, propulsion, and automation systems for two new cable repair vessels to be built in Spain. The 100-meter vessels will feature ABB's Onboard DC Grid™ and energy storage systems for enhanced efficiency and redundancy. READ MORE

PCMC Supports New Liebherr Cranes at Oakland: Pacific Crane Maintenance Company partners with TraPac to install two fully electric Liebherr ship-to-shore cranes at the Port of Oakland. The 440-foot cranes can service vessels up to 24 containers wide, the largest afloat, with assembly on site completed by May 2026. READ MORE

LiuGong Delivers First Electric Reach Stacker in Indonesia: PT LiuGong Machinery Indonesia delivers its first LRSE4531E electric reach stacker to an integrated container logistics operator in Indonesia. The electrically powered equipment offers lower energy consumption and operating costs while maintaining diesel-comparable performance. READ MORE

4th Annual Electrification, Fuel Cells And Battery Development For Marine Vessels
March 27–28 | Hamburg, Germany 🇩🇪

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May 19–21 | Hamburg, Germany 🇩🇪

Electric and Hybrid Marine Expo Europe 2026
June 16–18 | Amsterdam, Netherlands 🇳🇱