The Port of Skagen, Denmark’s largest fishing port, is transitioning from diesel generators to shore power for unloading pelagic vessels, supported by EU funding. The project involves three phases: installing shore power infrastructure, retrofitting vessels for connection, and expanding grid capacity. Vessels currently use diesel for energy-intensive unloading operations lasting 10-30 hours, contributing to CO₂, SOₓ, NOₓ, and particulate emissions. By switching to shore power, the port aims to reduce emissions, improve air quality, and enhance operational efficiency. Collaboration between the port and the Danish Pelagic Producer Organisation has enabled two vessels to be retrofitted, with a third in progress. Full electrification will eliminate diesel use during unloading, aligning with Skagen’s goal of CO₂ neutrality. The initiative benefits both environmental sustainability and the port’s long-term competitiveness.
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https://oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/news/danish-pelagic-fleet-goes-green-2026-02-03_en
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