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Sydney is powering up for cleaner cruise ship visits to our wonderful city. Yesterday, the NSW Minister for Transport Jo Haylen says in an Australian-first, Sydney is charging up for a cleaner cruise industry, with a $20 million contract awarded to begin the landmark Shore Power project at White Bay Cruise Terminal. Shore Power is wharf-side infrastructure that provides cruise ships with electricity by connecting to a landside charger, which results in fewer emissions as the engine does not have to stay running while docked. This marks a huge step towards reducing cruise ship pollution, ensuring the cruise industry can be more sustainable and continue to thrive in Sydney and NSW. The move puts Sydney on par with other global cities adopting this technology, such as in Europe, where shoreside electricity will be mandatory at all main ports from 2030. The cruise industry, which has made a firm commitment to sustainability here and internationally, worked closely with the Port Authority of New South Wales in developing plans for shore power in Sydney. The number of modern cruise ships with shore power capability has increased so the timing of installing shore power at White Bay has been right on the mark. Data from CLIA | Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) shows NSW recorded a total economic impact from cruising worth $2.5 billion with the industry supporting almost 9000 local jobs. #sydney #cruiseindustry #tourism #cruising #shorepower #sustainabilty #cruiseterminal #welovethecruiseindustry #welovesydney

PortMiami 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, 𝐏𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 On June 17, 2024, PortMiami in Florida, one of the 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔.𝐒., launched a 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, enabling 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 to turn off their engines and plug into landside 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 while docked. This innovation significantly reduces emissions and noise, addressing environmental concerns. Daniella Levine Cava, who initiated the project in 2021 through a partnership with 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 & 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲, emphasized the project's role in combining tourism and clean energy to create jobs and expand the economy. PortMiami is now the 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔.𝐒. eastern seaboard to offer 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐬. Over the next year, 21 cruise ships will connect to this system, with more than 350 vessel calls expected to utilize shore power, achieving up to a 98% reduction in emissions. This reduction is comparable to removing 7,500 cars from the road annually. PortMiami 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐄𝐎 Hydi Webb expressed gratitude for the support of local government and port partners, underscoring the port's commitment to 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. #PortMiami #ShorePower #CleanEnergy #CruiseShips #Sustainability #GreenInitiatives #MiamiDadeCounty #EnvironmentalProtection #InnovativePartnerships #FloridaPowerLight #EmissionsReduction #Tourism #Maritime #RenewableEnergy #EcoFriendlyTravel #ClimateAction #SmartPorts #SustainableTravel NC: Offshore Energy

#decarbonization 🛥️👌This guide about hydrogen is so interesting!! It allows to understand better the constraints and what are the challenges for yachting industry. https://lnkd.in/dayGkWQX. Regist Cluster Maritime Français GEPY - Groupement des equipages professionnels du yachting Professional Yachting Association ECPY (European Committee for Professional Yachting) NAVIGO Balearic Marine Cluster Région Sud - Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Toulon Provence Méditerranée risingSUD

A Swedish team has made history by successfully crossing the Baltic Sea in the Candela C-8 hydrofoiling electric boat in order to help validate the technology. This marks the first time an electric boat has completed the journey between Sweden and Finland, significantly reducing emissions and costs compared to fossil-fuel-powered vessels. “The aim was to demonstrate that zero-emission sea travel is not only possible today but also more cost-effective than traditional boats,” said Gustav Hasselskog, CEO of Candela. “We can easily electrify coastal public transport at very low costs, not just in Sweden but across the world. It just requires political will to make the switch.” Proving viability The journey, made in mid-September, took the Candela C-8 from Stockholm to Mariehamn in the Åland Islands, covering 150 nautical miles. The boat, equipped with a Polestar battery and powered by Candela’s innovative hydrofoil technology, consumes 80% less energy than conventional ships, ensuring longer range and faster speeds. “We’re talking about 95% lower operating costs. This is a revolution that makes waterborne transport competitive with land transport in terms of costs, which we will now demonstrate in public transport in Stockholm, said Mr Hasselskog. Candela is now gearing up to launch the electric ferry Candela P-12, which will soon serve Stockholm, helping further prove the viability of electric boats in public transport. The 30-passenger hydrofoil ferry, will begin operating the Ekerö-Stockholm City Hall route, where it is expected to halve travel times thanks to not producing damaging wakes, allowing it permission to travel quickly in the inner city. Candela has recently announced a deal to electrify the water transport network in Saudi Arabia’s giant NEOM project, as well as ferries sold to cities ranging from Berlin to New Zealand. Keep up to date with the latest industry news on Maritime Journal; https://lnkd.in/eeDCiaAx

A successful mission in Malta to install shorepower for multiple cruise liners simultaneously has led to a new project to do the same for ferries. The tiny Mediterranean island nation of Malta has been at the forefront of a shorepower project, Phase 1 of which has been successful enough to pave the way for a second phase. “We have been the front-runner in the Med to accomplish a very dynamic project,” said Norbert Grech, Senior Manager – Ports & Yachting Directorate with Transport Malta, presenting at GreenPort in Le Havre. “As an EU member state we have led three projects that are ongoing, one of which has been done for cruise ships, and we are proud to say that we can connect five vessels at one go. “All the port is OPS (Onshore Power Supply) for cruise vessels and in Phase 2, which we have started, it will be dedicated mostly to RoRo and RoPax ferries.” The project, which has been 85% EU funded, caters for up to 300 cruise liners a year and the power is sourced from either Malta’s LNG power station or from an interconnector with Italy. “This is done via a 48-hour notification from the customers to tell us how much they need so that we do not disrupt any household power needs,” he said. The project was carried out partly because of where the port is in the middle of three cities, which complained about the noise, pollution and inconvenience of cruise liners berthing there so often. “We have calculated that 17,000 people have benefited from the decrease of emissions,” he said. “And there are 40% less CO2 emissions.” Since the shore power was switched on in July this year, Grech says 13-14 MSC cruise ships have used the facility, at a cost of 18 cents per kWh. The cruise ship MSC World Europa, was the first vessel to hook up in Valletta, and was officially inaugurated by the Maltese prime minister Robert Abela. Abela toured the vessel while it used power from the local grid to keep its on-board systems going instead of its engines, which were switched off. The 22-deck MSC World Europa is powered by LNG, says MSC Cruises, and operates seven-night cruises around Malta, Spain, France and Italy. Speaking at the presentation, one member of the audience said all cruise ships were now leaving the shipyards equipped for shore power – it was the ports that didn’t have the facilities to accommodate them. MSC Cruises, which has committed to equipping 16 of its 22 vessels to receive shore-side electricity by the end of this year, owns 50% of a shipyard at Malta, where most of its old vessels are retrofitted, Grech said. Keep up to date with the latest industry news on Maritime Journal; https://lnkd.in/ez6N8HYa

🌊 Exciting News! ePropulsion has announced its collaboration with Heysea Yachts Heysea Yachts to launch the new electric-powered Seaview 50 catamaran. This 50-foot vessel features a state-of-the-art 48V marine energy storage system, complete with solar panels and lithium iron phosphate batteries, ensuring clean energy for sustainable sailing. Setting sail from China to Phuket, Thailand, the Seaview 50 showcases the future of electric marine propulsion. With a commitment to reducing carbon footprints and optimizing fuel efficiency, ePropulsion is leading the way for a greener shipping industry. 🌍⚓ #ePropulsion #Heysea #ElectricPower #Seaview50 #Catamaran #MarineTech #MarineInnovation #MarineLifestyle #ElectricBoating #SustainableBoating #BoatingRevolution #Innovation #Sustainability

Greece is taking #actions to accelerate its transition to a “green” model of air #transport that limits the environmental footprint of growing air traffic. #Greece #VisitGreece #travel #tourism #greektourism #tourisminsdustry #aviation #aviationindustry #flights #airlines #airports #aircraft #airtravel #airplanes #airconnection #transportation #airtransport

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“Sailing into the Future as #YachtClubdeMonaco Hosts #HydrogenInnovation at #EnergyBoatChallenge “ Monday, July 8, 2024 “The first regattas took place in 1862, spurred by Prince Charles III, who envisioned his country as a hub for #yachting and #technologicalinnovation .” “The annual #HydrogenRoundTable , now in its 5th edition, addresses #hydrogen innovation in the #maritime and #yachtingindustry . Organized by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, the #MonacoEnergyTransition , and the Yacht Club de Monaco, this event coincides with the Energy Boat Challenge. Key participants included SBM Offshore, highlighting the importance of investing in competition to foster future engineering talent and a safe #energytransition . Hydrogen, a pivotal technology, was showcased through a #pontoon developed to #producehydrogen for #refuelingboats and a commercial solution for #ammonia sector terminals. Future plans include exploring #FPSOs for #ammoniaproduction .” “During the event, NatPower H announced the completion of the first #hydrogenrefueling at the port of Fontvieille (Monaco) with the support of Linde Gas. This refueling, part of a nautical event, involved three boats—Madblue P-01, Inocel-Poseidon, and Cambridge University Riviera Racing—now available for hydrogen testing.” “The #marinesector faces significant challenges due to the current lack of #hydrogeninfrastructure . However, emerging technologies, including efficient #fuelcells and #H2ICE engines, offer promising solutions to accelerate the ecosystem and advance #decarbonization efforts.” https://lnkd.in/edW3NRQC Source- original post Read all my posts #MariusPreston

Anemos, the world’s largest wind-powered cargo ship, has set sail on its first full-scale commercial voyage. The cargo ship is sailing for French freight company TransOceanic Wind Transport. The vessel departed from Southern Brittany, France, headed for New York. The 265-foot-long ship is the first of its kind and is combining sailing technology with efforts to cut down on carbon emissions. Anemos, built by Piriou, took over two years to construct. Once sea trials were complete, Anemos went forth with its first commercial efforts, loading at the second largest port in France.   #TransOceania #Anemos #netzero #emissions   https://lnkd.in/gVi8-VkN   Port of Los Angeles freight rail delays reach two-year high, with holiday and everyday items piling up - https://lnkd.in/gGud_CA9