- Leverage and continue the results of the joint MCS Vessels Project conducted with Crowley,Black & Veatch, and ABS under a grant from the US Maritime Administration (MARAD).
- Define and promote MCS-compatible shore power solutions for charging and/or poweringbattery-electric and hybrid vessels in commercial marine applications.
- Enable technical synergies, efficiencies and scaling by defining technical requirements and guidelines for interoperability and harmonize technologies for marine shore power.
The marine industry is transforming towards e-mobility as part of its commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. With increasing global demand for cleaner energy solutions, the adoption of electric propulsion systems across ferries, tugboats, supply vessels, workboats, pleasure vessels, feeders, river barges is rapidly gaining momentum. Beyond e-vessels, CharIN will also focus on the electrification of harbour infrastructure like top loaders, forklifts, straddle carriers, material handling carriers, or cranes to create a fully electrified ecosystem in the marine sector.
This shift requires advanced charging infrastructure and standardized interoperability to ensure seamless integration within maritime networks. By embracing electric power, the sector can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and decrease reliance on fossil fuels. Integrating sustainable technologies and global collaboration will be crucial to achieving the industry's sustainability goals and fostering a cleaner, more efficient maritime transport system.
CharIN is Setting Up a Task Force for the Marine Sector
In 2025, CharIN will launch the Task Force Marine, dedicated to ensuring the standardized use of the Combined Charging System (CCS) and Megawatt Charging System (MCS) and identify gaps in standards through industry-aligned systemlevel charging specifications and definitions, implementation guides and best practices, and interoperability product certification.
The MCS Vessels funding from MARAD expired at the end of 2024. Having achieved the objectives of the MCS Vessels Project, CharIN now seek to advance this effort in collaboration with the broader maritime industry to advance global standards development.
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Watch the Videos of our Marine Workshop Series
In 2024, industry stakeholders gathered in a series of workshops to address the challenges and opportunities of integrating electric propulsion systems and charging solutions within the marine sector. These discussions focused on the need for a unified charging solution to support the transition to greener vessels. This initiative is crucial for advancing the electrification of the marine industry and facilitating the shift toward more sustainable, environmentally friendly vessels.
