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  • Stockholm OPS • San Diego Firsts • Transpacific Corridor • Malaga Substation • Nassau Bond Raise • China Electric Bulker • HADAG Electric Ferries • Magellan Discoverer • Lobo Marinho Shore Power • Yinson Hydromover • Navier Flying Boats • Vessev Cooled Motor • Incat Batteries • HX Electric Zodiacs • HMM and Hanwha • LS Electric Drive • ABB CMAL Contract • Wärtsilä Danish Ferries

Stockholm OPS • San Diego Firsts • Transpacific Corridor • Malaga Substation • Nassau Bond Raise • China Electric Bulker • HADAG Electric Ferries • Magellan Discoverer • Lobo Marinho Shore Power • Yinson Hydromover • Navier Flying Boats • Vessev Cooled Motor • Incat Batteries • HX Electric Zodiacs • HMM and Hanwha • LS Electric Drive • ABB CMAL Contract • Wärtsilä Danish Ferries

Stockholm's new shore power supports a strong cruise season with 137 calls • San Diego's "Port of Firsts" highlights North America's initial all-electric tug and cranes • The LA-Long Beach-Shanghai Green Corridor achieves 100% shore power capability • A global fleet expansion from HADAG's three e-ferries to the world's largest electric ferry at Incat

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Shorize Newsletter
October 30, 2025

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What’s new this week?

Dear readers, Stockholm celebrated a strong cruise season bolstered by its new shore power system, while the Transpacific Green Shipping Corridor confirmed 100% shore power capability in LA, Long Beach, and Shanghai. On the vessel side, Incat Tasmania is fitting out the world's largest electric ferry with a 40 MWh battery, and operators from HADAG in Hamburg to Molslinjen in Denmark are commissioning new all-electric ferries. Technological innovation is accelerating, with companies like Navier and Vessev advancing hydrofoil designs, and Yinson launching its next-generation electric cargo vessel. These developments, supported by major contracts for ABB and Wärtsilä, signal a decisive and rapid shift towards a fully electrified maritime future. Enjoy this edition!

Port News

  • Stockholm's shore power cruise season: Ports of Stockholm concludes a strong cruise season with 137 calls. The season was supported by Sweden's second cruise ship shore power system. The new OPS infrastructure reduces emissions and noise in the city. Stockholm now receives cruise calls year-round, strengthening its position. READ MORE

  • San Diego's legacy of maritime firsts: The Port of San Diego highlights its history of clean technology firsts. This includes North America's first all-electric tug and mobile harbor cranes. It was also among the first US ports to install cruise ship shore power. The port is now developing San Diego County's first public ZE truck charging facility. READ MORE

  • Transpacific corridor hits phase one: The LA-Long Beach-Shanghai Green Shipping Corridor completes phase one. Shore power infrastructure now reaches 100% capability at all three ports. The first green methanol container ship has completed its voyage on the route. The partnership has established four working groups to advance decarbonization. READ MORE

  • Malaga launches shore power substation: The Port of Malaga launches a tender for a $13 million electrical substation. The project will enable shore power for all ship types by the year 2028. The substation will have a high power output to support port facilities. This investment is vital for the port to remain competitive in the region. READ MORE

  • Nassau cruise port power bond raise: Island Power Producers seeks $100m in bonds for Nassau shore power. The 60 MW LNG-fueled plant will provide electricity to docked cruise ships. The project is backed by a consortium including Nassau Cruise Port and Crowley. The bond issue is set to launch in November 2025 for a mid-2026 completion. READ MORE

    Vessel News

  • China launches largest electric bulker: China launches the Gezhouba, its largest all-electric bulk carrier. The 130-meter vessel has a 24,000 kWh battery and a 500 km range. It allows for rapid battery swapping and features remote navigation. The ship is expected to save 617 tonnes of fuel and cut 2,052 tonnes of CO2 annually. READ MORE

  • HADAG orders three electric ferries: Hamburg's HADAG orders three all-electric harbor ferries from SET Schiffbau. Each 30-meter vessel will carry 250 passengers for up to 12 hours. The ferries will enable emission-free operation in the Port of Hamburg. Delivery of the newbuilds is scheduled for the year 2028. READ MORE

  • ASENAV floats out hybrid cruise ship: Chile's ASENAV floats out the hybrid-electric Magellan Discoverer. It is the first hybrid-electric expedition cruise ship built in the Americas. The vessel combines diesel engines with lithium-ion marine batteries. Delivery is scheduled for September 2026 for Antarctica21 operations. READ MORE

  • Portugal's first shore power connection: The Lobo Marinho becomes Portugal's first ship with shore power connection. The system will reduce diesel consumption by 1,000 tons per year. This translates to a cut of 3,200 tons of CO2 emissions annually. The €3.6 million project was supported by the EU's Recovery Plan. READ MORE

  • Yinson launches Hydromover 2.0: Yinson GreenTech launches the next-generation Hydromover 2.0 electric vessel. It features a threefold range increase and 25% more cargo capacity. The vessel will be deployed in the UAE under a charter agreement. It integrates a digital platform for real-time analytics and route optimization. READ MORE

  • Navier reimagines travel with flying boats: Navier CEO details the company's all-electric hydrofoil "flying boat." The design reduces energy use by 80% compared to traditional vessels. It offers a quiet, stable ride by flying above the water's surface. The technology aims to transform coastal mobility and global shipping. READ MORE

  • Vessev launches actively cooled marine motor: Vessev launches the VS-Drive, a submersible electric marine propulsion system. It features an internal closed-loop cooling system to prevent overheating. The motor delivers 65 kW of continuous power and peaks at 110 kW. The technology currently powers Vessev's VS-9 hydrofoiling catamaran. READ MORE

  • Milestone for world's largest electric ferry: Incat Tasmania reaches a milestone for the world's largest electric ferry. One of the vessel's four massive battery rooms is now receiving charge. The total energy storage system has an installed capacity of over 40 MWh. The ferry will operate for Buquebus between Argentina and Uruguay. READ MORE

  • HX Expeditions launches electric zodiacs: HX Expeditions introduces two fully electric 'silent science boats.' The MK 5 vessels use RAD Propulsion drives to minimize noise pollution. They will be used for guest trips and research in the Arctic and Antarctic. This marks a step toward phasing out traditional combustion engine Zodiacs. READ MORE

OEMs

  • HMM collaborates on zero-carbon propulsion: HMM partners with Hanwha Group and Korean Register on R&D. The goal is to develop a next-generation zero-carbon ship propulsion system. READ MORE

  • LS Electric debuts modular marine drive: LS Electric unveils a prototype of its self-developed modular drive. The 2MW-class device is for ship electric propulsion systems. It features air-cooled design and high-efficiency thermal control. The company showcased it at the KOMARINE 2025 exhibition in Busan. READ MORE

  • ABB to power scottish electric ferries: ABB wins a contract to power seven all-electric ferries for CMAL. The order includes the Compact Onboard DC Grid™ and shore connection technology. The vessels will serve nine routes in western Scotland from 2027-2029. This project is co-funded by the Scottish Government for decarbonization. READ MORE

  • Wärtsilä to propel Danish electric ferries: Wärtsilä to supply electric propulsion for two Incat-built Danish ferries. The system includes DC power conversion, waterjets, and energy management. The 129-meter catamarans will carry 1,483 passengers and 500 cars each. They will join Molslinjen's Kattegat route fleet in 2027 and 2028. READ MORE

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