Pelagic fleet going green

Unloading pelagic fish such as herring, sprat and blue whiting at Skagen Port takes 10-30 hours and previously relied on diesel generators, which cause high CO₂ and particulate emissions and noise pollution, affecting local residents and workers. 

To address these challenges, the Danish Pelagic Producer Organisation and the Port of Skagen launched a three-step project to

1. develop shore power infrastructure
2. retrofit vessels for connection
3. increase grid capacity

Two vessels are now retrofitted, with one more underway. Once fully operational, unloading will run entirely on green electricity, eliminating diesel generators.