In the last few years, the carbon footprint produced by the international shipping industry has become a well-known fact. According to a study conducted by the International Maritime Organisation, the maritime sector produced 940 million tonnes of CO2 per year, contributing between 2.5% and 3% of global greenhouse gases emissions.
To find an alternative to fossil fuels, the sector has been working on different solutions, including electric ships powered by lithium-ion batteries, which are...