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Stillstrom to assess feasibility of charging hub offshore AberdeenStillstrom to assess feasibility of charging hub offshore Aberdeen

Stillstrom by Maersk, a spin-out from the major Danish group that is tackling offshore idling emissions, is to work with the Port of Aberdeen to examine the feasibility of cutting emissions from offshore vessels on standby outside the port

Paul Bartlett, Correspondent

August 18, 2022

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Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Stillstrom will assess the feasibility of developing an offshore charging hub capable of supplying sustainable power, grid energy, and battery pack charging, to idling vessels outside the port.

The concept has vast potential not only for offshore vessels, but also many other types of ships at ports, anchorages and other locations where idle vessels burn dirty fuel to meet shipboard energy requirements.   

Developed by Maersk Supply Service (MSS), the Stillstrom setup will focus first on decarbonising the offshore sector. MSS has had a presence in Aberdeen for nearly half a century and operates a number of offshore vessels from there. The Scottish port is one of the UK’s busiest, with close to 6,000 ships calling there and/or anchoring off each year.

Port of Aberdeen’s Chief Executive, Bob Sanguinetti, commented: “Innovative thinking and practices are crucial if we’re to achieve a green maritime industry. We look forward to working with Stillstrom to develop low carbon power supply and reduce emissions from vessels on standby outside our port. Pioneering projects, like renewable offshore charging, will help to make our vision of becoming Scotland’s premier Net Zero port a reality.”   

About the Author

Paul Bartlett

Correspondent

UK-based Paul Bartlett is a maritime journalist and consultant with over four decades of experience in international shipping, including ship leasing, project finance and financial due diligence procedures.

Paul is a former Editor of Seatrade magazine, which later became Seatrade Maritime Review, and has contributed to a range of Seatrade publications over the years including Seatrade’s Green Guide, a publication investigating early developments in maritime sustainability initiatives, and Middle East Workboats and Offshore Marine, focusing on the vibrant market for such vessels across that region.

In 2002, Paul set up PB Marine Consulting Ltd and has worked on a variety of consultancy projects during the last two decades. He has also contributed regular articles on the maritime sector for a range of shipping publications and online services in Europe, Asia, and the US.

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