Scotland’s Montrose Port Authority (MPA) has announced it has supplied 1 Gigawatt hour (GWh) of clean energy through its Plug Montrose shore power facility. As previously reported by ship.energy, Montrose was the first port in Scotland and the UK to adopt large-scale shore power self-funded, enabling offshore energy supply vessels to connect to the port’s grid and draw electricity certified with a Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO). Plug Montrose went live last April when Norwegian anchor handler vessel, Magne Viking, a Viking Supply Ships vessel managed by Sea1 Offshore, became the first vessel to connect. The facility has since gone on to […]

Integr8 Fuels and Pentarch Offshore Solutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bunker fuel provision at the Port of Edrom, Eden, New South Wales, Australia The agreement, signed on 12 November, was described by companies as marking ‘a key step’ in supporting bunker fuel provision and operational support for offshore energy, maritime, and defence activities in the region. The MoU will also contribute to changing the Port of Edrom into a multi-functional marine and energy terminal. Christopher Seidel, Integr8 Fuels’ Business Manager, commented on the agreement: ‘This partnership strengthens Integr8 Fuels’ presence in the Australian market, demonstrating our […]

New cold ironing facilities at Portsmouth International Port are nearing completion following a significant project milestone. Last week, Brittany Ferries’ Guillaume de Normandie connected to the technology, the UK port said in a social media post. While no power was provided, the port said that the ‘dry run’ had helped prepare both its and the vessel’s teams ahead of real operations. ‘The system is a major infrastructure project, the first of its kind in the UK, so to reach this stage is a massive achievement and testament to the hard work of everyone involved,’ said Stephen Watkyns, Technical Director at Portsmouth International […]