Dear readers, global port electrification accelerates with Bilbao's €50M shore power expansion and Norled's 4MW MCS charger deployment for hybrid ferries. Wasaline's record 10.4MWh ferry battery retrofit and Greenline's floating charge barge (7-10MWh capacity) demonstrate scalable solutions for vessel charging. Meanwhile, UAE's Noatum Maritime expands its electric tug fleet as Norway's Frydenbø acquires Elmarin to strengthen electric propulsion capabilities. Enjoy this edition!

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• Bilbao shore power: Port of Bilbao awarded €50M contract to Sampol-Comsa-San Ignacio JV for Phase 2 electrification. The project adds 30MW capacity via 11 OPS points at container/ferry docks by 2027. Combined with Phase 1 (Dock A5), total investment exceeds €100M. Funded by CEF and EIB loans. READ MORE

• Wasaline battery retrofit: Wasaline will retrofit Aurora Botnia ferry with 10.4MWh LFP batteries (AYK Energy) by January 2026. The upgrade boosts existing 2.2MWh capacity, cutting fossil fuel use by 10,000MWh/year (23% emissions reduction). Supports carbon-neutral ops goal for Vaasa-Umeå route by 2030. READ MORE

• Norled MCS chargers: Norled ordered three 4MW MCS chargers (NOK40M) from NES for Stokkvågen/Lovund/Træna ports. DC fast-charging supports four hybrid ferries (Tersan Leirvik-built) launching 2027. Enables <30min charging for Norway's coastal routes. READ MORE

• Norwegian acquisitions: Frydenbø Maritime will acquire Elmarin (pending approval) to expand electric propulsion systems. Targets 70-75% emissions cuts by 2035, aligning with Norway's ferry electrification mandate. Elmarin has deployed systems on 250 vessels since 2015. READ MORE

• UAE electric tugs: Noatum Maritime (AD Ports) ordered second Damen RSD-E Tug 2513 (70+ tonne pull) for UAE ops. Joins existing e-tug fleet with 2-hour charging (3.5MWh) and 15,000t CO₂/year reductions. READ MORE

• Charge barge: Greenline Marine's floating charge barge (7-10MWh) solves grid constraints for BC ferries. Features 1.8MW output, CCS1 plugs, and expands dock capacity. First unit for Gibsons-Vancouver route completes design phase. READ MORE

• Propulsion market: Norway's electric propulsion sector grows with HAV Group's NOK40M charger contract and Frydenbø-Elmarin deal. Supports national target for 100% electric ferries by 2030. READ MORE

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