EMPA (European Maritime Pilots' Association) plays an active role in the Greenport Alliances initiative, which promotes sustainability and green skills within the maritime port services sector. This initiative involves a collaborative effort encompassing academia, industry, and industry representative bodies.

The latest edition of the Greenport Alliances Newsletter featured an article by the EMPA Vice President Patrick Galvin. The article highlighted an innovative all-electric pilot boat developed by Artemis Technologies. The advancement of such technologies is fundamental in reducing emissions in ports. The article indicated that while education is crucial in promoting sustainability, the availability and adoption of appropriate tools and technologies is equally imperative for achieving meaningful progress in reducing emissions within port environments.

Please find here the article : Cork Pilots - Electric foiling Pilot boat

Please find here the link to the article on the Greenport Alliance page: https://greenportalliance.eu/electric-foiling-pilot-boat/