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Dear readers, Incat Tasmania will deliver two 129m battery-electric ferries to Denmark, while Yakushima tests the world’s first electric energy carrier, transporting electricity to remote islands via shipborne batteries. Vertom’s diesel-electric Tula and Tianjin’s 7MWh battery tug demonstrate operational diversity. Emerging markets advance with Subic Bay’s P100M shore power and Nigeria’s solar-powered APM Terminals. Europe leads with Cyprus’ shore power study, Italy’s €305M cold ironing fund, and Windcat’s CSOV. Schneider Electric’s new report frames these projects as steps toward 2050 decarbonization. Enjoy this edition!

Port News

• Cyprus Shore Power study: CPA commissions study for Limassol port electrification; aligns with EU Green Deal; part of DecarbonLIM project; aims to cut port emissions via grid connection. Implementation targeted for 2026-2027. READ MORE

• APM Terminals solar shift: Lagos port operator announces 1-year diesel-to-solar transition. 4MW CNG generators bridge to 30% solar solution. Net-zero target by 2040; leverages Nigeria's solar potential. Seeks partnerships with NPA and energy providers. READ MORE

• OECS Shore Power agreement: Eastern Caribbean states sign MoU for regional electrification. Partners include Globus Energy and AECOM Technical Services. Aims to deploy cruise shore power systems. First projects targeted for 2026-2027. READ MORE

• Italian Cold Ironing funds: €305M allocated to Gioia Tauro, Ravenna, and other ports. Projects must be operational by March 2026. Largest share (€66.4M) for Gioia Tauro's Levante quay. Urgent need to launch tenders to meet deadline. READ MORE

• Subic Bay Shore Power: SBMA plans Philippines' first shore power facility bid. P100M budget for New Container Terminals phase (2027 target). Aims 95% emissions cut for ships at berth via renewables. Second phase (P150M) to cover naval facilities by 2028. READ MORE

  Vessel News

• Incat's Danish E-Ferries: Incat Tasmania wins contract for two 129m battery-electric ferries. 45 MWh systems power 40-knot ships carrying 1,483 pax and 500 vehicles. Delivery by late 2027; eliminates thousands of tons of CO₂ annually. Flagship project for Tasmania's expanded Prince of Wales Bay shipyard. READ MORE

• Vertom Tula launch: Vertom christens 7,280 dwt diesel-electric multipurpose cargo ship. 118.6m vessel features smart energy management and 329,700 ft³ hold capacity. Ninth in LABRAX series; sea trials set for September 2025. Designed for future transition to zero-emission fuels. READ MORE

• Yakushima Electricity Carrier: Kaijo Power Grid tests shipborne battery energy transport. Stores hydro power from Yakushima for Tanegashima Island grid. It targets 2028 operational launch. Could replace diesel gensets on Japan’s remote islands. READ MORE

• Tianjin's e-Tug: Robert Allan designs China's first fully electric port tug. 35.8m AmpRA 3600 runs on 7MWh CATL batteries with 62t bollard pull. Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard to deliver in 2026. Model for emissions-free ship handling in Asian ports. READ MORE

• Houston Hybrid Towboat: Kirby Corporation debuts 1,800HP plug-in hybrid towboat. Two batteries power 74ft vessel; cuts emissions by 60%. Operates on battery power 66% of duty cycle. Model for future inland waterway electrification. READ MORE

• Longship's Eco-Fleet: Longship takes delivery of final 8,600 dwt diesel-electric cargo ship. 45% fuel savings vs conventional ships; ready for methanol retrofit. Fourth in series completes fleet modernization program. Eight more PMAX ECO TRADER vessels ordered for 2026. READ MORE

• CATL's Electric Passenger Ship: China's first CCS-classified e-ship launches in Xiamen Bay. 3,918kWh battery system enables 100km range. Cuts 400t CO₂ yearly (equivalent to 20,000 trees). Validates CATL's marine battery tech for coastal routes. READ MORE

• Windcat CSOV Delivery: First hybrid-electric, hydrogen-capable CSOV completes sea trials. 87m vessel features 2MW shore connection and H₂ storage. To service offshore wind farms with 120-person capacity.
  CMB.TECH plans five more vessels by 2027. READ MORE

OEMs

• Cavotec Results: Q2 sales dip but shore power orders remain strong.
  €60m backlog for European port electrification projects. H2 2025 deliveries expected to boost margins. Long-term target of 10% EBIT margin by 2028. READ MORE

• Trieste Grid Modernization: Siemens deploys Gridscale X software for port electrification. Digital twin to manage 70Mt cargo port's energy demands. Part of AcegasApsAmga's century-long partnership. Supports Italy's €305M cold ironing initiative. READ MORE

• Schneider Decarbonization Report: New study charts path for carbon-neutral ports by 2050. Co-authored with CMA CGM, PSA Singapore, and Engie. Highlights renewables investment and smart grid integration. Aligns with New Energies Coalition's 20-partner initiative. READ MORE

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