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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

https://lnkd.in/dsSFpiiU It's great to see the progress being made with the PPP model. The establishment of shipyards in Poovar and Kollam, along with additional smaller shipyards in other waterfront cities, would indeed be a significant boost for employment and socio-economic development. Such initiatives can transform the local economies and contribute to the maritime industry's growth in the region.

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Leading maritime industry players came together to finalise significant deals during the 28th Posidonia shipping #exhibition in #Athens. Posidonia Events #Greece #travel #tourism #greektourism #greektravel #tourisminsdustry #ships #maritime #shipping #shippingindustry #Posidonia2024 #maritimeindustry

Seatrade Cruise Asia and Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global will take place this November in Manila, Philippines. The event will focus on discussions about the Asian cruise industry, expansion of cruise operations in the region, and sustainable development. Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global will also address challenges faced by seafarers worldwide. Both events aim to benefit the maritime and cruise industry. For more information, visit the event websites. #MarinerNews #MaritimeIndustry #ShippingNews #Shipping #Maritime

#RiverCruiseNews Insight: What's coming down the river over the next couple of years? [Login required] https://lnkd.in/ebNCeV3g via TTG Media CLIA in Europe #cruise #rivercruise #CLIAamsterdam24 #CLIAriver24

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐀𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬. Happy World Maritime Day …Today, we celebrate the unsung heroes of the seas - the ships, seafarers, and the entire maritime industry that keeps the world moving. Again, it's just not about ships and sailors - it's about sustainability, innovation, and global collaboration. Around 90% of global trade is carried by the international shipping industry, That’s right – from the phone in your hand to the coffee you drank this morning, it all likely travelled across the oceans. There are over 50,000 merchant ships trading internationally, and they’re powered by nearly 2 million seafarers around the globe. We’re talking about teamwork on a massive scale. Today is a reminder of how vital the maritime industry is to every aspect of our lives – from delivering essential goods to fostering international trade and collaboration. 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬: -The largest container ship in the world, HMM Algeciras, can carry 24,000 TEUs (that’s roughly 24,000 shipping containers) and spans longer than four football fields. -The longest commercial voyage has travelled over 33,000 nautical miles in a single journey - That’s enough to circle the Earth almost one and a half times. So, if you think your last road trip was long, just remember: these sailors were practically on a world tour, minus the beach selfies. So, let's take a moment to appreciate the ocean’s workforce. Without them, the world would quite literally come to a standstill. 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭. #WorldMaritimeDay #SustainabilityAtSea #MaritimeHeroes #GlobalTrade #OceanLifeline #SailorsLife #ShippingFacts #EBSEducation #EBS #EatonBusinessSchool

Life in #denmark as an #expat 😄✌️ Denmark teaches you to plan things in advance, sometimes TOO much in advance. 😄🙌 Anyone else been caught in the rollercoaster of Danish planning? ✅⭐ Share your tales! I still need to RSVP 😄😎 #expatlife #danish

🌍✈️ Discover the transformative impact of Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport on Tulum. Learn how this key infrastructure is driving the region's growth and global connectivity. 🔗 Dive into the details: https://inmb.mx/3wQMoAx

As we celebrate an incredibly successful summer cruise season in Australasia, CLIA Managing Director Joel Katz highlights in Cruise Weekly how the association is working hard to ensure our industry continues to thrive in years ahead. In partnership with our cruise line members, we’re pursuing a busy program of advocacy initiatives as we work to strengthen our cruise community and build support among governments and stakeholders. We see opportunities to improve border processes, modernize passenger processing, and broaden the range of ports able to welcome international arrivals. We are working to improve regulatory processes and reduce costs in what is an expensive part of the world to operate. And we are continuing to lobby for cohesive cruise strategies that take the whole cruise ecosystem into account and examine long-term needs in areas like infrastructure and port facilities. Most importantly of all, we are working to ensure the cruise industry is at the table as Australia and New Zealand establish their maritime emissions strategies, as part of our commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050. In Canberra, Wellington and port cities around our region, CLIA is focused on building strong foundations for our future and creating the right environment for our members to succeed. #wearecruise https://lnkd.in/gQAyetFS