CharIN has officially launched its Task Force Marine to support the global transition towards the electrification of the marine sector. The launch took place on June 26, 2025, during the Electric & Hybrid Marine Technology International in Amsterdam, with strong participation from key stakeholders in the maritime and energy sectors.
The launch featured dynamic discussions about key requirements, the enablement of interoperability across vessel types and ports, the role of MCS and use cases that require high-power charging, and deployment potential.
The goal of the Task Force Marine is to:
- 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 powering battery-electric and hybrid vessels in commercial marine applications.
- Enable technical synergies, efficiencies, and scaling by defining technical requirements and guidelines for interoperability and harmonizing 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, and 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.
The next meeting of the Task Force is scheduled for September 4, 2025.
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Published on: 07/21/2025
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