Why Seacap?

Ports are increasingly experiencing outdated infrastructure and varying technological maturity against today’s standards and requirements.

This leads to, amongst other things, limited capacity to handle growing cargo volumes and increased vulnerability to climate-related events and geopolitical unrest.

Seacap’s customers are public and private ports that need capital to make the port more attractive whilst meeting increased environmental and sustainability requirements.

DRIVING FORCES

EU Fit for 55 regulation

Fit for 55 is the EU’s major climate package with the goal of cutting emissions by 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. The package is intended to ensure that the EU reaches its overall goal of climate neutrality by 2050.

Fit for 55 introduces a number of measures that directly affect ship traffic and port infrastructure:

  • The EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) is being extended to shipping, with a gradual phase-in where ships over 5,000 gross tons must pay for CO₂ emissions from 2024.

  • FuelEU Maritime (sub-package):

    • Calls for a gradual increase in the use of low- and zero-emission fuels in shipping

    • Mandatory shore power for passenger and container ships in major EU ports from 2030

  • Infrastructure requirements: Ports need to facilitate electrification, shore power and alternative fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia.

  • CBAM (carbon tariffs) can affect ports indirectly, by changing the flow of goods and logistics solutions.

In sum, this means that ports inside and outside the EU must invest in green infrastructure now – to be competitive, meet the requirements and attract emission-free vessels. Solutions such as shore power and emission-free energy supply will no longer be a choice – but a prerequisite for operations and growth.

FuelEU Maritime

FuelEU Maritime is the EU’s new regulation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport by promoting cleaner fuels and shore power. The regulation applies to all vessels calling at EU ports, regardless of whether they are registered within or outside the Union.

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Industry requirements

The shipping industry itself is now also pushing for a faster expansion of green infrastructure in ports and is calling for solutions that enable ships to reduce emissions while at berth.

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SHORE POWER OFFERS SIGNIFICANT ADVANTAGES

REDUCED GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
When ships connect to shore power, they can turn off the diesel engines that would otherwise be running to generate electricity on board. This leads to a significant reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases such as CO₂, as well as other harmful substances such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur dioxides (SOx).
IMPROVED AIR QUALITY
By eliminating emissions from ships’ auxiliary engines while at berth, shore power contributes to better air quality in port areas. This is particularly important in ports close to cities, where local air pollution can have negative health consequences for the population.
SIGNIFICANT NOISE REDUCTION
The use of shore power reduces noise from ships at berth, especially in low-frequency areas that are often perceived as most annoying. Measurements have shown that noise levels can be reduced by up to 15-18 decibels, providing a significant improvement for the local environment.
ECONOMIC BENEFITS
A modern facility makes the port and the region more attractive to the cruise industry and other green shipping. This can attract more calls, giving the port opportunities for increased revenue.
LOWER OPERATING COSTS FOR SHIPOWNERS
The use of shore power reduces energy costs and maintenance needs for ship owners and operators.
FLEXIBILITY FOR ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES
A modern shore power system can be adapted and expanded to support new forms of energy, such as hydrogen production, as well as battery charging and power supply for larger ships with special needs (“high-voltage cold power”). This gives the port a central role as a technological hub in the transition to green shipping.