BlueBARGE will enable the development and testing of a new “cold ironing” model through an offshore supply of electrical power to moored and anchored vessels. This approach aims to limit local polluting emissions and greenhouse gas footprint.

The project follows a modular, scalable, adaptable, and flexible design approach, facilitating commercialization by 2030 and providing a comprehensive solution for “power bunkering”.

BlueBARGE aims to contribute to the maritime industry’s achievement of European electrification and decarbonization goals. It will address challenges related to electrical integration, platform interfacing with ships, ports, and local networks, as well as operational safety and regulatory compliance aspects.

“ABS is excited to collaborate with such a great consortium in supporting the maritime industry to achieve the EU and International electrification and decarbonization goals”, said Konstantinos Voutzoulidis, Business Development Manager and Head of Europe for Contracted Research and Development at ABS Hellenic SM LLC. “ABS is honored to coordinate this project administratively and financially, and to support the consortium in safety, classification and regulatory compliance.”