Dear readers, the maritime sector's green transformation accelerates with Gothenburg pioneering shore power for tankers and K Line launching Japan's strongest electric tug (48T bollard pull). From Voltari's silent 55mph Coast Guard RIB to Singapore's massive E-Supply Boat trial cutting 9,000 tons of monthly emissions, 2025 proves decisive for decarbonization. Enjoy this edition!

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• Gothenburg powers Tankers with Shore Electricity: Port of Gothenburg's Energy Port now offers fully electrified berths (519-521) for oil/chemical tankers.
  Tern Island became first vessel to connect, eliminating auxiliary engine emissions during operations. Part of Green Cable project with Terntank and Preem AB, featuring DC-Link hybrid systems. READ MORE

• K Line's 3.2MWh Electric Tug for Yokohama: Daito Corp secures green loan for 48T bollard pull e-tug with 3.2MWh battery capacity. Features IoT-powered energy optimization and DC grid, reducing CO2 by 60% vs diesel. Delivery set for May 2027 under K Line's Environmental Vision 2050 strategy. READ MORE

• Voltari eelivers 55mph Electric Patrol RIB: Canadian Coast Guard deploys carbon-fiber Patrol 26 RIB with 750hp electric outdrive. Saves $1M per vessel over 10 years with J1772/CCS1 charging compatibility. FLIR thermal camera and shock seats enhance security missions in Halifax. READ MORE

• AQS expands electric aquaculture fleet: Marguerite Fund acquires 50% stake in Norwegian operator for hybrid/electric vessel rollout. 16-vessel fleet to service salmon farms with zero-emission technologies. Leadership restructuring underway to accelerate decarbonization plans. READ MORE

• Trelleborg's wind-powered shore connections: Actemium modernizes 4 ferry berths with IEC 80005-1 compliant PPP systems. Local wind turbines to provide clean energy for TT-Line and DFDS vessels. Zinus supplies high-voltage CMS for Swedish-Lithuanian corridor. READ MORE

• Skagen's €10M cruise shore power plan: Denmark's second-largest cruise port to launch OPS by 2028 amid 82% traffic surge. Will host 194,000 passengers in 2025 including Celebrity Eclipse and Viking Neptune. New sustainability working group formed with port funding. READ MORE

• Burgas port electrifies deep-water berth: New 260m container berth (-15.5m depth) with 4,000 kVA shore power modules. EU-funded Rebirth28 project integrates electric cranes and rail links. Cuts vessel turnaround emissions for 4,500 TEU ships on Baltic-Black Sea route. READ MORE

• Singapore trials E-Supply "Milk Runs": Coastal Sustainability Alliance tests PXO Voltai boat (80nm range) with 7 agencies. Each trip reduces Scope 3 emissions by 0.5 tons per ship arrival. Multi-modal charging network includes solar-powered mobile units. READ MORE

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