Boreal Orders 20 Candela Electric Ferries For Use In Norway
Norwegian company Boreal has ordered a fleet of electric fast ferries from Candela to replace diesel powered ships.
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Iran Conflict Costing Shipping Industry €340 Million A Day
Green measures would reduce the shipping industry’s exposure to fuel price shocks in future, says T&E. €4.6 billion in additional fuel costs since the start of the conflict The cost gap between fossil fuels and e-fuels has narrowed. Efficiency measures, like wind propulsion, slow steaming or electrification, will further protect … [continued]
The Baltic Whale Enters Battery-Electric Freight Service On The Fehmarn Belt
Scandlines has deployed a high-capacity battery-electric freight ferry on the Puttgarden–Rødby corridor, introducing scheduled service with zero direct emissions under normal operating conditions on the 18.5-kilometer Fehmarn Belt crossing. The Baltic Whale completed its first commercial rotation at 08:05 on March 10th, establishing a new operating profile for short-sea freight … [continued]
Scandlines Races To Fully Electrify Ferry Services As Fehmarn Tunnel Stalls
When Danish-German shipping company Scandlines officially launched Baltic Whale, a zero-direct-emission freight ferry, on March 10, it marked a decisive step forward for electrification in short-sea shipping. Industry coverage focused heavily on the vessel’s all-electric design and onboard technology. But the deeper story, according to CleanTechnica sources based in Gedser, … [continued]
Greece Risks Becoming Trump’s Trojan Horse in the Fight to Decarbonise Shipping
Green shipping can ensure that Europe’s leading shipping industry remains on top. Originally published on Lloyd’s List As anyone knows, any great Greek tragedy is defined by an act of betrayal. Back in November, as the International Maritime Organization came to vote on the biggest climate deal in its history, … [continued]
New Electric Boat To Banish Emissions From Offshore Wind Sites
The centuries-old maritime firm Bibby Marine steps into the 21st century with a new offshore wind service vessel that skips dirty marine fuel in favor of electric propulsion.
Ferry Pollution Worse than Cars in Many European Port Cities
Ferries in Europe emit more CO2 than 6.6 million cars and are responsible for more air pollution than all the cars in major cities like Barcelona, Dublin or Naples. CO2 emissions from ferries in Europe’s ports equivalent to 6.6 million cars Dublin (IE) is the most polluted ferry port in 2025, … [continued]
Maritime Decarbonization Without Inflation
A reader of my recent end game maritime fuels piece asked a simple question. If Europe keeps pushing carbon prices higher, and if policymakers model €150, €300, or even higher per ton of CO2 in long term guidance, does shipping become inflationary? Does decarbonizing maritime trade raise the cost of … [continued]
Solar-Powered Boat Travels Into France
The last time I watched a True North solar-powered boat video, he was slowly moving on a journey of about 200 miles and on electricity from his boat’s solar panels. He constructed his own boat with rooftop solar and an electric motor for propulsion, an Epropulsion 6 kW. There are … [continued]
US Electric Ship Innovator Aims For Global Impact
A new business model for electric ships deploys battery swapping and smaller vessels to cut the total cost of ownership below conventional cargo ships.
