As of May 2021 the harbour is undergoing renovation works initiated by Infrastructure Malta and sponsored by the European Union with the goals of electrifying the harbour to produce a 90% decrease in harmful emissions from ships. Shorepower units are to be installed to eliminate the need for fossil fuel-powered engines to run while ships are docked.[11] Coordinates: 35°53′42″N 14°31′14″E﻿ / ﻿35.89500°N 14.52056°E﻿ / 35.89500; 14.52056