Dear readers, the strong momentum around hybrid-electric vessels is building up, this week we have a handful of new electric shipping projects. Enjoy this edition!

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• Powering a greener baltic with Trelleborg’s shore power boost: The Port of Trelleborg secures €2.23 million in EU funding to install onshore power at key ferry berths, reducing emissions and advancing a green shipping corridor between Sweden and Germany. With energy partly sourced from wind turbines, the Baltic-Green-NET project marks a step forward in sustainable maritime operations. READ MORE

• Van Oord’s electric dredging pilot: Nexus Energy's PowerPack is powering Van Oord’s groundbreaking fully electric dredging pilot in Dordrecht. Featuring mobile battery systems and a hydrogen-powered charging unit, the retrofitted vessel Christiaan P. is testing the efficiency of emission-free operations, paving the way for sustainable dredging. READ MORE

• Klaipėda Port Electrification: Klaipėda Port has launched its quay electrification project, cutting emissions and noise by supplying docked ferries with shore power. With €8.6 million in EU funding, the initiative will transition ships from diesel to renewable energy, reinforcing the port’s commitment to sustainability. Completion is set for 2028. READ MORE

• Singapore unveils its largest electric harbour craft: The Coastal Sustainability Alliance has launched Singapore’s first fully electric supply boat, paving the way for zero-emission harbour craft by 2030. Designed for efficiency, the vessel cuts energy use by 60% while optimizing cargo transport, reducing both costs and marine traffic. READ MORE

• World’s first fully-electric offshore vessel set for 2027: Bibby Marine is building the world’s first fully-electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV) with a groundbreaking 25MWh battery, enabling a full day of zero-emission operations. Equipped with dual-fuel methanol engines for extended range, this game-changing vessel will support offshore wind farms and drive maritime decarbonization. READ MORE

• Arriva shipping expands green fleet with Hybrid Cargo Vessel: Norway’s Arriva Shipping has ordered a new 8,000 dwt battery hybrid cargo vessel, set for delivery in 2026. Featuring a 2 MW battery system, the ship will cut emissions and boost efficiency, reinforcing Arriva’s commitment to sustainable maritime transport in Northern Europe. READ MORE

• Tidal transit to launch six electric Crew Transfer Vessels: UK-based Tidal Transit is expanding its fleet with six fully electric crew transfer vessels (E-CTVs) to support offshore wind farms. Backed by HICO Investment Group, this move aligns with the industry’s push for zero-emission operations, cutting costs and enhancing efficiency. A diesel-to-electric retrofit project is also underway to accelerate the transition. READ MORE

• EU invests €422 Million in alternative fuel and shore power projects: The EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) is funding 39 projects, including ammonia and methanol bunkering in Spanish ports and shore power initiatives in nine European ports. Ports in France, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands will benefit from electrification and zero-emission transport infrastructure. The next funding round, with €578 million available, is set for June 2025. READ MORE

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