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EOPSA\u2019s main aim is to bring together a broad range of international and national experts from global companies, SMEs and relevant associations to facilitate adoption and installation of OPS along Europe\u2019s sea, inland and leisure routes.<\/p>\n

Having a stand at Seawork 2025 gave it the opportunity to both spread the word about OPS and network with the captive workboat audience. It also gave one of its members, an industrial connector manufacturer called Proconect, a chance to showcase its shore power connector for workboats.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re at Seawork to bring parties together to demystify and accelerate the adoption of OPS. Workboats are increasingly part of the electrification mix in a port,\u201d said Roland Teixeira, president of the European Onshore Power Supply Association (EOPSA).<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to work closer together with industry and gather and connect expertise from the ground up.\u201d<\/p>\n

Better connected<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day two of Seawork saw onshore power supply take to the stage with a lively discussion centred around bringing the industry together the industry together to connect, invest and decarbonise.<\/p>\n

The session was a follow-on from Maritime Journal\u2019s \u2018Onshore Power Supply – Connect, Invest, Decarbonise\u2019 webinar<\/a> held in March.<\/p>\n

Mr Teixeira moderated the session which included presentations from Leo Hambro, commercial director Tidal Transit Limited, Lex Hanham, business development manager ABP, Andy Hurley, director Marine Zero and Chris Poyner, head of shore power ABB.<\/p>\n

Mr Teixeira said the conference session was excellent with a keen interest coming from a full conference room and a distinct willingness to learn before taking the plunge.<\/p>\n

Some of the key topics discussed included electricity prices, subsidies and the offshore wind logistical supply chain.<\/p>\n

There were concerns raised about creating a level playing field across the board and the availability of technology for workboats, being that shore power has traditionally been a domain for cruise ships and larger vessels.<\/p>\n

The key takeaway: Successful electrification of ports depends on collaboration between power producers, electricity consumers and port authorities.<\/p>\n

For EOPSA, the session provided a chance listen to the workboat sector, make connections and then feedback action points to its members.<\/p>\n

Date for the diary<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s GreenPort Congress<\/a> is joining forces with Transport Malta, the Shore to Ship Conference and EOPSA to give delegates access to both GreenPort and Shore to Ship sessions.<\/p>\n

The aim is to give a comprehensive perspective on decarbonisation, energy transition and sustainable port operations.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s conference will take place from 15 to 17 October hosted by Transport Malta at Valletta Port, Malta.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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