राष्ट्रीय हरित पत्तन एवं पोत परिवहन उत्कृष्टता केन्द्र

National Centre of Excellence in Green Ports and Shipping

Four leading maritime non-profit organizations,the International Electric Marine Association (IEMA), Zero Emission Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs), Maritime Battery Forum (MBF), and European Onshore Power Supply Association (EOPSA),have come together to launch the Global Alliance for Maritime Electrification (GAME). Representing over 250 member entities worldwide, the alliance aims to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission technologies in the maritime sector. GAME will focus on promoting electrification in inland, nearshore, and commercial vessels such as ferries, workboats, and passenger craft, where the shift to electric propulsion is most immediately viable. The alliance was officially launched at the Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo in Amsterdam.

Norwegian hydrogen systems developer HydePoint has partnered with Karmsund Hydrogen, a joint venture of Norwegian Hydrogen, Sigma, and Karmsund Group, to establish a green hydrogen production facility at Karmsund Group’s Service Base in Haugesund, Norway. The project will feature a modular barge-integrated system backed by 20 MW of electrolysis capacity, aiming to produce over 3,000 tonnes of clean hydrogen annually for both maritime and onshore industrial users. The partners are actively engaging with potential customers to align production with local demand, targeting the first hydrogen deliveries by 2028. With strong regional support and sustainable infrastructure, this initiative positions Haugalandet as a future hub for green industrial energy and maritime decarbonization.

Classification society DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Singapore’s SeaTech Solutions, in collaboration with Australian energy firm Oceania Marine Energy, for the design of a 10,000 cbm ammonia bunkering vessel. The AiP follows an MoU signed between the three parties in April 2025. The 130-meter vessel is designed to supply up to 9,000 cbm of low-carbon ammonia to dual-fuel bulk carriers at Port of Dampier, which is positioning itself as a key ammonia bunkering hub in Western Australia. With prior experience handling ammonia cargoes, the Port completed its first ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering in September 2024 and is developing infrastructure to support future low-carbon fuel operations.

The Pilbara Ports has released its "Clean Fuel Bunkering Hub" strategy, aiming to establish the first clean bunkering hub in the region. This initiative supports decarbonization in the shipping, resource, and maritime sectors, aligning with the State Government's 2050 emissions reduction target. By leveraging the Pilbara's high shipping volumes and proximity to ammonia producers, the strategy projects a 94% reduction in shipping emissions (from over nine million tonnes of CO2 to under 560,000 tonnes annually) through a shift to low-carbon fuels. Pilbara Ports is collaborating with industry to implement this roadmap, focusing on infrastructure, regulation, supply, demand, safety, economics, stakeholder engagement, and a potential trial at Port Hedland in 2026.

The consortium of Ocean Hyway Cluster, Norwegian Hydrogen, AzaneFuel Solutions, LH2 Shipping, and CCB Base Ågotnes has received funding of NOK 350,000 to start a pre-study titled 'Green Maritime Energy Station' (GMES). The project aims to integrate different fuel types with existing technologies to roll out green maritime energy solutions. The study will explore the feasibility of integrating multiple solutions into a single infrastructure hub, such as hydrogen and ammonia bunkering, shore power, and battery charging. This approach aims to optimize port use, reduce costs, and accelerate the transition to zero-emission maritime transport. The study will serve as a foundation for developing flexible, safe, and scalable energy stations adapted to various vessel.