India's Green Ports Transformation: India embeds sustainability into law with the new Indian Ports Act, 2025, replacing colonial-era legislation. The Harit Sagar Guidelines target a 30% cut in carbon per tonne of cargo by 2030 via electrification and renewables. Ports are deploying shore power and electric equipment to manage growing trade, now near 855 million tonnes annually. READ MORE

Valenciaport's €900M Net Zero Plan: Valenciaport aims for carbon neutrality and energy self-sufficiency across its three ports by 2035. The €900 million plan includes building new substations, installing ship shore power, and a digital twin energy management system. €605 million will come from the port authority, with €295 million from private investors. READ MORE

Rotterdam's Mega Shore Power Project: Rotterdam Shore Power selects ABB to build and maintain shore power at three deep-sea container terminals. The project will provide over 100 MVA of power across 8 km of quay with 35 connection points for vessels. Construction is slated to start in H2 2026, with the goal of being operational from the second half of 2028. READ MORE

US Hybrid-Electric Tug Fleet Construction: Snow & Co shipyard begins construction on eight hybrid-electric tugboats for Curtin Maritime in a US$160M deal. Each tug will feature a battery-powered electric powertrain from Arc Group, delivering 60 tonnes of bollard pull. The fleet is intended for deployment in Californian ports like Los Angeles and Long Beach. READ MORE

South Korea's Electric Destroyer Competition: South Korea initiates a head-to-head competition between Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai for its first domestic destroyer. Both proposals feature fully electric propulsion, with Hyundai highlighting a world-first 25 MW propulsion motor. The detailed design contract, part of a ~$5.3 billion program, is expected by end-2026, targeting a first vessel by 2030. READ MORE

A2B-online Launches Methanol Ship: Dutch shortsea operator A2B-online launches the 650 TEU dual-fuel methanol container ship A2B Vision in Turkey. The vessel features methanol engines, gate rudders, waste heat recovery, and battery capacity for emission-free port operations. Its design aims to reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 95% compared to conventional vessels. The ship is expected to enter service in mid-2026, with a sister ship, A2B Progress, to follow shortly after. READ MORE

Ocean Infinity Completes Robotic Fleet: Ocean Infinity delivers the final vessel in its 14-ship lean-crewed, robotic Armada fleet. The 86m and 78m class vessels feature diesel-electric hybrid propulsion with batteries and are designed for future ammonia fuel. The fleet, controlled from onshore centers, is equipped for geophysical and geotechnical surveys with advanced underwater robots.
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Yangtze Launches Electric Patrol Fleet: China’s Yangtze MSA retrofits seven diesel patrol boats into battery-electric vessels, the country's first such government fleet. The vessels use LFP battery systems, achieving a 140 km range and cutting an estimated 600 tonnes of CO₂ annually. Seven dockside charging stations support the fleet, which also incorporates "smart ship" capabilities like electronic lookouts. READ MORE

AtoB@C Takes Hybrid Coaster Delivery: Sweden’s AtoB@C Shipping takes delivery of Fleximar, the ninth vessel in its 12-ship Green Coaster series. The 5,400 dwt plug-in hybrid vessels are designed for significant emissions reduction across the Baltic and North Sea. Built by India’s Chowgule & Company, the Ice Class 1A ships can carry diverse cargo, including wind turbine components. READ MORE

CATL Surpasses 1,000 Electric Ships: CATL signs a deal for 50 pure-electric cargo ships and delivers 5, pushing its total fleet past the 1,000 electric vessel milestone. The 67.6-meter ships, with a 2,000-tonne capacity, use a containerized battery swap model on the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal. Each ship can save about 200 tons of fuel annually and will operate on a key logistics corridor from the Yangtze Delta to North China. READ MORE

AYK Energy Electrifies Chemical Tanker: AYK Energy signs a deal to supply a 4.2 MWh LFP battery system to Mureloil's 8,000 DWT chemical tanker Bahía Beatriz.
The hybrid system will enable full electric operation in port, following a similar installation on its sister vessel. AYK states its LFP technology can outperform NMC batteries in density, safety, and value. READ MORE

EVE & Green Whale Expand Partnership: EVE Energy and Green Whale Technology formalize a strategic partnership for global marine BESS supply and service. The collaboration focuses on LFP technology, promising systems with up to 15-year lifespans below $300 per kWh. A Netherlands-based cloud platform and local spare parts storage in Europe will support global customers. READ MORE

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