# Marseille maritime sustainability and tourism development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/marseille-maritime-sustainability-and-tourism-development
> Updated: 2026-08-17T09:39:17.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Marseille maritime sector is expanding its focus on decarbonization and sustainable tourism. In April, the Marseille-Fos port inaugurated a shore-power system, allowing docked cruise ships to connect to the electrical grid and shut down engines to reduce emissions. This development coincided with a renewed three-year memorandum of understanding between the Marseille-Fos and the Port of Beirut, focusing on technical innovation, digitalization, and the decarbonization of port operations.

Furthering these environmental initiatives, new maritime tourism options have emerged in the region. This includes the introduction of a solar-powered electric catamaran designed for zero-emission navigation through the Calanques National Park and the Côte Bleue Marine Park, alongside new luxury mini-cruise offerings departing from the Vieux Port.

## Claims

- Bateau Marseille Calanques has launched a new way to navigate the Calanques National Park. (single source)
- The new catamaran was designed and manufactured by the French shipyard Millikan Boats. (single source)
- The catamaran features 100% electric propulsion powered by its own solar panels. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Marseille introduces eco-friendly and luxury maritime tourism

Marseille introduces new maritime tourism options, including an eco-friendly solar-powered catamaran for the Calanques National Park and luxury mini-cruises via Cap Grace.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marseille-introduces-eco-friendly-and-luxury-maritime-tourism

### 2026-07-20: Marseille Port launches shore‑power for cruise ships and renews three‑year partnership with Beirut

Marseille‑Fos port connected three cruise ships to shore‑power, cutting emissions, and renewed a three‑year cooperation pact with Beirut to boost trade and decarbonisation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marseille-port-launches-shorepower-for-cruise-ships-and-renews-threeyear-partnership-with-beirut

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