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• First offshore charging trial: In 2025, an offshore charging trial will begin on a North Sea wind farm to support battery-powered crew transfer vessels (CTVs). Tidal Transit, along with partners, will retrofit its diesel CTV Ginny Louise with a 3.4 MWh battery, electric motors, and propulsion pods, transforming it into the zero-emission e-Ginny. READ MORE

• Aidrivers and Rocsys join forces: the two companies have partnered to integrate AI-powered autonomous systems and hands-free EV charging for ports. This collaboration aims to deliver seamless, self-managed charging for electric terminal tractors, supporting zero-emission port operations with industry-standard scalability. READ MORE

• Igus world's first mobile shore power system: igus Mobile Shore Power Outlet (iMSPO) is the first mobile shore power solution allowing container ships to connect to shore power at any berth position. Already operational at the Port of Hamburg, iMSPO won the "Ports and Harbor Innovation of the Year" award at the 2024 Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe. READ MORE

• Daito unveils Japan's first electric tugboat: Daito Corporation, with Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Daizo Corporation, will construct an advanced electric tugboat featuring a 3.2 MWh lithium-ion battery, drastically reducing carbon emissions and fuel use compared to traditional tugboats. READ MORE

• B.C. Ferries new electric Island-Class ferries: B.C. Ferries marked the keel-laying of the first of four new fully electric Island-class ferries at Damen Shipyards in Romania. These vessels, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will operate on battery power recharged via shore power and are expected to reduce annual CO2 emissions by 10,000 tonnes. READ MORE