The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, through its NAVIC Cell-3 (Green Initiatives and Pollution Control), hosted a one-day conference spotlighting sustainable transformation in maritime operations.
Fuel/Energy Type: Electric
Safe implementation of decarbonization technologies
Integrating new technologies on board vessels involves understanding safety risks and implementing mitigation measures.
Port saves nearly £140,000 in electricity costs thanks to solar
Nearly £140,000 in electricity costs has been saved at Portsmouth International Port over the past 12 months due to its solar technology.
Why The Maersk Institute Was Right About Ship Batteries But Wrong On Price
The September 2024 pre-feasibility study from the Maersk McKinney Møller Center on battery-powered vessels that crossed my screen today provides a welcome and thoughtful addition to the critical discussion of maritime electrification.
Global Maritime Organizations Unite to Accelerate Electrification
Four leading maritime associations have jointly launched the Global Alliance for Maritime Electrification (GAME), a coalition of nonprofit organizations dedicated to accelerating the electrification of maritime transportation.
The Port of Gothenburg takes big step towards shore power connection for container and car/RoRo vessels
The Port of Gothenburg has signed a contract for the construction of a transformer station serving the port’s container and car terminals. The facility is a key part of the infrastructure required to enable shore power connection for both container vessels and car/RoRo ships – something that will be available at the port before 2030.
Tanger Med Port accelerates green transition, targets carbon neutrality
Morocco’s Tanger Med port complex is implementing a comprehensive energy transition strategy aimed at achieving 100% green operations by 2030, responding to climate challenges and international maritime regulations while maintaining global competitiveness.
Sails, batteries and AI: What a green revolution in maritime transport might look like
The maritime transport sector emits as much greenhouse gas as the aviation industry, which is why the world’s major private maritime players now face the challenge of creating their own green transition plan. As the UN Ocean Conference gets under way in Nice, FRANCE 24 takes a look at where the sector currently stands and what options are on the table for a greener future at sea.
Maritime Batteries 101: What to Consider When ‘Going Green’
In the current pathway, global shipping greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are forecast to rise in this decade and eventually return to 2010 levels by ~2050.
Building a Sustainable Future: Transforming Port Louis into a Smart, Green Maritime Hub
Mauritius is at a pivotal crossroads. As a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), it depends heavily on its ports—gateways of trade, connectivity, and economic growth.