The Port of Marseille Fos has showcased shore power facilities capable of accommodating three large cruise ships simultaneously.

Following a testing phase that began in late 2025, Marseille Fos will, by 2026, be one of the first ports in Europe and the Mediterranean capable of this performance. The power supplied by the Port of Marseille Fos is 100 percent renewable.

The port said in a press release that connecting ships to the quay is a requirement and a priority for the government in the maritime sector.

As such, the port has committed nearly €200 million in investment in the Eastern Docks, with over 50 percent of this funded through a partnership involving all the region’s institutional stakeholders.

The press release said that the driving role of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, with its public policy and financial contribution, as well as the support of the Bouches-du-Rhône department and the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis and the contribution of the City of Marseille, have enabled three ships to be connected to the quay for the first time in the Mediterranean.

“Providing shore-side electrical connections for cruise ships is a genuine feat of technical prowess, made possible by the expertise and commitment of the teams at the Port of Marseille Fos,” said Christophe Castaner, president of the Port of Marseille Fos’s supervisory board.

“In passing this new milestone, the port has confirmed its position as a pioneer in shore-side electrification, always staying one step ahead of the regulations,” added Castaner.

“I would like to pay tribute to all the institutional partners and the companies that embraced this initiative and supported this groundbreaking project. This major investment is essential for the region; it enables us to reconcile the port’s appeal, environmental performance and sustainable improvements in air quality.”