NatPower Marine and Athenian Sea Carriers Sign MoU for shore power

Under the agreement, both parties will explore the commercial viability of implementing shore power infrastructure, allowing vessels to plug into sustainable grid electricity while at berth, reducing emissions and improving air quality. The initiative also includes future planning for electric i-fuel charging solutions, paving the way for cleaner propulsion technologies.

The collaboration is aligned with Athenian’s ambition to lower emissions and work towards achieving net zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2050, the same date specified by the IMO. The company has already taken major steps in this direction, by building a 10-strong fleet of 18,500 dwt chemical/product tankers. All vessels are fully equipped and ready to connect to and receive shore power.

“This MoU marks another milestone in NatPower Marine’s mission to deliver a global network of shore power solutions that support the energy transition of maritime operations,” said Stefano D.M. Sommadossi (pictured), CEO, NatPower Marine. “We are proud to be working alongside an industry leader like Athenian Sea Carriers to accelerate the decarbonisation of international shipping.”

“We are proud to have teamed up with NatPower Marine to promote the usage of Shore Power/AMP throughout the intended trading area of our new intermediate IMO 2 tankers, delivering from August this year. Shore Power usage will potentially become mandatory for all vessels, enabling the industry to reduce carbon emissions, pollution and noise,” added Jens Martin Jensen, CEO, Athenian Sea Carriers.

NatPower Marine’s commercial director, Martin Olverson, further stated, ‘’This agreement with Athenian marks an exciting opportunity to work alongside a global shipowner and leader that is actively driving the industry forward. By embracing shore power at fleet scale, Athenian is helping redefine what responsible and future-ready shipping looks like, setting a clear benchmark for others in the sector to follow’’.

As part of the agreement, NatPower Marine will develop a detailed master plan and explore commercial terms for delivering shore power and electric bunkering at mutually agreed locations. Athenian will support the process by facilitating access to port authorities and providing energy demand data to ensure the solution is tailored for operational success.