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and ferries docked at the port to switch off their onboard generators and connect to the electricity grid to meet their operational needs. The two orders comply with EU
directives that, since 2003, encourage ports to adopt quays electrification systems (shore-to-ship) to reduce polluting emissions of vessels in the port, while maintaining heating and air conditioning running, as well as the necessary vessel auxiliary systems. By 2025 this recommendation will become binding for all European ports. The planned investments for modernising the ports of Genoa and Savona, co-financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB), are worth a total of €789m and include initiatives such as moving the breakwater in Genoa, ‘cold ironing’ (the electrification of the quays), restructuring the port moorings and IT security.
“These ambitious projects confirm
our leadership in the development of shore-to-ship systems in Europe and in Italy. The two initiatives where we are protagonists represent a fundamental step in the process aimed at reducing the environmental impact of port activities, a central theme for promoting a sustainable development model in Italy and in Europe and that we trust will kick off many other similar projects for Italian ports, after the Ligurian ones, which have led the way,” says Dominique Llonch, CEO, Nidec ASI. These new projects – together with other
shore-to-ship systems implemented last year in Malta and in southern France, as well as those in the development phase in Greece and Spain, and other major initiatives, such as the supply of battery storage systems for onboard energy for full-electric and hybrid cargo ships, ferries and yachts, and solutions for automating cranes used in ports – allow Nidec ASI to capitalise on the evolution of the maritime and port sector towards all-electric. In the UK, Associated British Ports (ABP) has become the first British port
R ABP became the first British port operator to trial a hydrogen-fuelled tractor.
operator to trial a hydrogen-fuelled tractor at its container terminal at the Port of Immingham, located on the south bank of the Humber Estuary. The joint pilot project received funding
from ORE (Offshore Renewable Energy) Catapult through Innovate UK’s Hydrogen Innovation Initiative (HII), following funding of initial feasibility from the Department for Transport’s Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition. The hydrogen terminal tractor, made by
Terberg, has been tested at the UK’s largest port by volume of tonnage, alongside a mobile hydrogen filling station provided by Air Products. Simon Bird, regional director, Humber
ports at ABP, said: “This demonstration of using hydrogen in port equipment in Immingham has been able to highlight the challenges and benefits of using this zero- emission energy in our port. “It shows our customers how forward
thinking we are in meeting the need to decarbonise in the port and it’s great we’ve been able to collaborate with all the various partners in its delivery.” “This project excitingly highlights the
increasing technology readiness of vehicles utilising hydrogen fuel in UK port operations, creating a clear demand signal for many HII project partners,” adds Lauren Hadnum, ORE Catapult’s clean maritime manager. “Major learnings from this project will
have decarbonisation impacts for port vehicles, vessels and the wider hydrogen supply chain. “The Humber is well-placed to develop
this hydrogen value chain; via offshore wind energy availability, local demand and
Q David Webster is director, energy at Forth Ports, the operator at Port Leith.
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strong system-level collaborations such as demonstrated in this project.” The project has been a collaboration
between ABP, Terberg, Air Products and ORE Catapult. In other news, the Port of Leith has become the first large mainland commercial port in Scotland to provide a shore power connection. The Victoria 1 is the first vessel to receive this kind of connection within the Imperial Dock in the Port of Leith. The vessel can now switch off all its
fossil fuel-powered generators, and with Forth Ports’ electricity being provided through non-fossil fuel generation, the port is making one step forward towards its journey to net-zero. The electrical network in the port has also been extended and integrated to the vessel’s systems though a PSW Power & Automation shore power transformer. The set-up is being further developed in the port’s Harbour Berth, where it will be offered to offshore construction vessels that use Leith as their home port. The Port of Leith is currently undergoing
a major transformation to create Scotland’s largest renewable hub – including the development of a new deepwater outer berth that will also be shore power-enabled. “As a business we are committed to
reducing the emissions from our operations and we are encouraging shipping to do the same,” says David Webster, director, energy, Forth Ports. “This major civil engineering project
to introduce shore power in Leith is a significant milestone for our business in Scotland and we are pleased the Victoria 1 is now powered by mains electricity. We look forward to offering shore power to our other vessels visiting the port in 2023.” ●
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