- Vast Infraestrutura and the Port of Rotterdam have signed an MoU to explore electrifying oil tankers at berth worldwide, aiming to reduce emissions in maritime operations.
- The partnership will conduct studies on fleet composition, energy demand, and terminal adaptability to implement OPS for oil tankers, engaging stakeholders across the maritime industry.
- Findings from the initiative will be presented to regulatory bodies, including the IMO, to support the development of regulations facilitating the adoption of OPS technology in the oil tanker sector.
Vast Infraestrutura and Port of Rotterdam Authority Initiative Vast Infraestrutura and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the global electrification of tankers at berth, according to Vast Infraestrutura release.
Global electrification of tankers at berth
The initiative, named OPS for Tankers First Movers Coalition, aims to involve maritime industry stakeholders including shipowners, oil companies, terminals, and their trade associations.
The objective is to develop a joint action plan to promote Onshore Power Supply (OPS) for tankers.
The agreement includes conducting case studies focusing on fleet composition, navigation routes, the adaptability of major liquid terminals worldwide, energy demand, and other factors critical for safely connecting these vessels to the power grid.
These studies are intended to foster necessary collaboration among stakeholders. Various stakeholders will be engaged following the contracting of these studies. The findings will be presented to regulatory agencies, such as the IMO, to seek support for future regulations required for the successful implementation of this technology.
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Source: Vast Infraestrutura
