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  • Seacon’s Electric Containership • Echandia’s US Expansion • AYK’s DNV Approval • China’s Green Waterways • Bibby’s Hybrid SOV • Barcelona’s OPS Deal • Seafjord’s E-Bunker • San Diego’s Shore Power"

Seacon’s Electric Containership • Echandia’s US Expansion • AYK’s DNV Approval • China’s Green Waterways • Bibby’s Hybrid SOV • Barcelona’s OPS Deal • Seafjord’s E-Bunker • San Diego’s Shore Power"

China’s 406-TEU electric containership • $34M for Echandia’s US battery scale-up • 10.4MWh retrofit for Aurora Botnia ferry • 1,000+ clean energy vessels in China • Bibby’s hybrid-electric SOV for UK wind • €12.6M OPS at Barcelona’s cruise terminal• 50MW e-bunker vessel wins award • San Diego’s 3.5MW shore power for Dole

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Shorize Newsletter
July 01, 2025

Dear readers, this week Seacon Shipping and Mawei Shipbuilding launch China’s first 406-TEU electric containership, while Echandia secures $34M to expand US battery production. AYK Energy’s DNV-approved 10.4MWh retrofit for Finland’s Aurora Botnia ferry highlights retrofit momentum, paralleled by China’s 1,000+ clean energy vessels. Innovations like Bibby’s hybrid SOV, Barcelona’s €12.6M OPS system, and Seafjord’s award-winning 50MW e-bunker vessel underscore global progress. San Diego’s 3.5MW shore power for Dole ships exemplifies port-led decarbonization, proving scalability across sectors. Enjoy this edition!

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  • Seacon’s electric containership: Seacon and Mawei Shipbuilding partner on China’s first 406-TEU electric containership. The vessel features digital twin training and 48-trainee capacity for coastal operations. Delivery expected in 2026, with potential to cut CO₂ by 30% versus diesel. READ MORE

  • Echandia’s US Expansion: Echandia raises $34M to scale LTO battery production in Washington State. The Swedish firm will supply San Francisco’s REEF program with 2026 deliveries. Revenue quadrupled in 2024, projected to triple in 2025 amid IMO regulations. READ MORE

  • AYK’s DNV-Approved Retrofit: AYK Energy wins DNV approval for 10.4MWh battery retrofit on Aurora Botnia. The system will reduce GHG emissions by 23% and fossil energy use by 10,000MWh/year. Follows similar retrofits for Brittany Ferries’ hybrid vessels. READ MORE

  • China’s clean inland waterways: China operates 1,000+ clean energy vessels, including 485 battery-powered ships. Yangtze River docking electricity use quadrupled since 2020, cutting 133,000 tons CO₂. Plans include LNG/methanol for large vessels and solar-powered ports.READ MORE

  • Bibby’s Hybrid-Electric SOV: Bibby Marine plans the world’s first hybrid-electric commissioning SOV for UK wind farms. The vessel aims to stabilize energy costs for offshore developers. Design emphasizes modular battery systems and dynamic positioning. READ MORE

  • Barcelona’s OPS Deal: Port of Barcelona approves €12.6M OPS system for Royal Caribbean’s cruise terminal. The project is part of a €44M electrification plan since 2021. Operational by 2027, targeting 100% renewable shore power. READ MORE

  • Seafjord’s E-Bunker Vessel: Seafjord and ABB win award for 50MW e-bunker vessel with ABB Dynafin™ propulsion. The design charges ships using wind farm or shore power in remote fjords. Onboard DC Grid™ optimizes energy use for zero-emission bunkering. READ MORE

  • San Diego’s Shore Power: Port of San Diego’s 3.5MW shore power supports Dole’s fully electric cargo operations. EV tractor rigs and cranes handle 53M bananas weekly with zero emissions. Part of a broader strategy to electrify all port equipment by 2030. READ MORE

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