Cavotec Secures Landmark Shore Power Order in the Maldives

Cavotec has signed a landmark order with Mohan Mutha Group to deliver the Maldives’ first shore power systems, marking a major step in the country’s push to cut port-related emissions. The project positions the Maldives as an early adopter of port electrification in South Asia and is expected to set a precedent for similar initiatives across the region.

The agreement covers five Power Run and Power Feed systems, scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2026. Once operational, vessels calling at Maldivian ports will be able to connect to onshore electrical power instead of running auxiliary engines, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, cutting local air pollution, and lowering engine wear.

“This order is an important milestone both for the Maldives and for Cavotec,” said David Pagels, CEO of Cavotec. “It demonstrates the growing global commitment to port electrification and positions Cavotec at the forefront of enabling this transition. We are proud to support the Maldives in taking this step toward cleaner and more sustainable port operations.”

As the first project of its kind in the Maldives, the deal is viewed as a strategic reference point for expanding shore power infrastructure across other island nations and South Asian ports seeking to accelerate their decarbonisation strategies.