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	October 19, 2026 Steerprop to supply next-generation CRP units for Estonia's first electric ferry Finnish propulsion specialist Steerprop will equip a CRIST-built electric ferry with upgraded contra-rotating propeller technology for the Estonian State Fleet.
	October 13, 2026 Changhong International lays keel of third 3,100-TEU boxship for Costamare Shipping Feeder vessel to feature scrubber system, supporting the use of high-sulphur fuel oil.
	October 13, 2026 Changhong International launches fifth 115,000-tonne product tanker for Navios Vessel is designed for future methanol or LNG use and includes provision for medium-voltage shore power.
	October 5, 2026 Höegh Autoliners vessel connects to shore power for the first time in Europe Höegh Starlight used 11 kV shore power in Zeebrugge, allowing it to switch off its auxiliary engines while alongside.
	September 29, 2026 Why batteries still cannot power ships across oceans Battery-electric ships dominate short-sea routes, but energy-density and infrastructure constraints keep deep-sea propulsion out of reach.
	September 28, 2026 RCL names first three of eight dual-fuel-ready 4,488-TEU vessels in China Regional Container Lines takes delivery of Anitta Bhum on day of naming ceremony.
	September 25, 2026 Wah Kwong NatPower signs MoU to explore Hong Kong marine electrification Venture will examine shore power, vessel charging and electric vessel deployment around Aberdeen’s waterfront.
	September 23, 2026 Portsmouth port publishes white paper on UK’s first multi-berth shore power system UK port shares lessons from five-year project in bid to spur nationwide uptake of the technology.
	September 23, 2026 Portsmouth switches on UK’s first multi-berth shore power system ABB technology enables Portsmouth to offer high-voltage shore power across three berths simultaneously.
	September 10, 2026 ESL Shipping completes Green Coaster fleet with delivery of twelfth vessel Luxomar Baltic dry bulk carrier has finalised a twelve-vessel plug-in hybrid coaster programme built in India.
	September 7, 2026 Rotterdam Shore Power partners with Dynamic People to digitalise operations The shore power developer is building a Microsoft-based digital platform to support its growth.
	August 31, 2026 Four shipowners order vessels to extend Furetank’s Vinga tanker series to 26 ships Swedish, Norwegian and Canadian owners back expansion of ice-class product tanker series.
	August 27, 2026 E-methanol-ready ro-ro vessel delivered to Smyril Line 190-metre vessel is built for year-round North Atlantic operations and designed for future e-methanol conversion.
	August 21, 2026 Furetank to name LBM-fuelled Fure Vasa as Swedish-flagged fleet reaches 105 ships Vessel to run primarily on liquefied biomethane (LBM) within the EU and is equipped for shore power connection.
	August 14, 2026 Peru’s Port of Callao launches first shore power system in Latin America DP World Callao’s onshore power supply system could cut over 6,300 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
	August 13, 2026 Peak takes delivery of third S-class vessel and cuts steel for ammonia-fuelled ship Norwegian operator marks two events at Chinese yard as ammonia-powered newbuild programme advances.
	August 10, 2026 Navios Maritime Partners takes delivery of LNG- and methanol-ready Aframax tanker 117,012-dwt Nave Orbit features alternative-fuel readiness and energy-efficiency technology.
	August 10, 2026 Damen delivers HVO-ready CF 3850 to Lithuania’s Juru Agentura Forsa CF Anja marks the first newbuild vessel in Forsa’s dry cargo fleet.
	August 7, 2026 Hagland Shipping takes B100-capable Damen CF 3850 on time charter from Reederei Gerdes Norwegian dry bulk operator adds short-sea vessel with the ability to operate on B100 biodiesel.
	August 6, 2026 Portsmouth International Port makes first commercial shore power connection with cruise ship Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady plugs into Portsmouth International Port’s shore power system, with two ships connected simultaneously.
	July 29, 2026 Portsmouth becomes the UK’s first port to offer multi-berth shore power as system goes live Ferries and cruise ships are now drawing clean electricity at Portsmouth International Port.
	July 28, 2026 Agreement signed to bring shore power to Rotterdam shortsea terminal by 2030 Shore power partnership at Rotterdam’s RST terminal targets AFIR compliance and reduced ship emissions at berth by end of decade.
	July 27, 2026 Van Oord consortium completes first phase of Rotterdam’s Yangtze Canal widening The project will enable two-way traffic for container vessels of up to 24,000 TEU.
	July 20, 2026 Changhong International launches ninth LR2 tanker in Navios series Vessel includes future methanol and LNG conversion capability as well as shore power provision.
	July 10, 2026 Hapag-Lloyd signs shore power agreement with Hamburg Port Authority Deal commits the carrier to using onshore power supply at all Hamburg terminals.
	July 7, 2026 Port of Québec secures C$5.1m from provincial government for shore power electrification Funding will support shore power infrastructure at two wharves, targeting availability by autumn 2028.
	June 30, 2026 Changhong International launches LNG container ships and tankers for MSC and Navios Chinese shipbuilder launches four vessels in the space of days, spanning LNG container ships and oil tankers.
	June 22, 2026 ICO launches Belgium’s first commercial shore power facility for ro-ro vessels at Zeebrugge NYK Group subsidiary connects pure car and truck carrier to green shore power at Belgian port.
	June 8, 2026 Shore power shifts from voluntary measure to compliance requirement, DNV white paper finds Shore power is moving from an optional emissions tool to a regulatory obligation for shipowners in key trades.
	May 26, 2026 Floating hydrogen power hub validated for grid-independent ship charging at berth ELIRE Maritime-led consortium validates modular platform delivering 5MW of clean power without a shoreside grid connection.
	May 25, 2026 Iberdrola España completes shore power installation at the Port of Pasaia Spanish utility installs onshore power supply system, enabling docked vessels to use renewable electricity.
	May 12, 2026 Zhoushan expands shore power infrastructure as part of emissions reduction drive Chinese port city reports 30% increase in shore power usage across terminals and berths.