The first shore power facility at the DFDS ferry terminal in Copenhagen is expected to be operational in late summer 2021, making it possible for two DFDS ferries to significantly reduce the ships’ CO2 emissions while in port.
Announced in October 2019, the initiative is a joint collaboration between CMP and DFDS, with the Swedish company Actemium as contractor and COWI as technical advisor, as part of an overall ambition to make port activities in Copenhagen greener. The shore power installation at the DFDS quays is the first shore power facility in Copenhagen.
Once the shore power facility has been established, it will become possible for the two DFDS’ ferries ‘Crown Seaways’ and ‘Pearl Seaway’s, to turn off the ship’s generators and thus reduce the emissions of air pollutants as well as particulates.
Since 2019 we have been using shore power on our ships in the Port of Oslo and we look forward to also being able to reduce the amount of air pollutants and particulates when the ships are located at DFDS’ terminal at the port in Copenhagen. We know from Oslo that such installations have a very positive impact on the environment in and around the port and especially in regards to the residents who live in close vicinity to our terminals,
…notes Torben Carlsen, CEO at DFDS.
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According to COWI’s March 2019 report “An Analysis of Alternative Energy Sources for Cruise Ships”, it is estimated that the connection of shore power to DFDS ferries will result in an annual reduction in emissions of approximately 912 tonnes of CO2, 18 tonnes of NOx and 0.4 tonnes of particulates. Overall, this represents a reduction of 1.6% of vehicle traffic in Copenhagen in terms of NOx.
Long-term planning, design and tendering are bearing fruit when the shore power facility is put into operation during the late summer. The shore power initiative is of significant importance to us and an important milestone in our efforts to contribute to the UN’s global sustainable development goals,
…added Barbara Scheel Agersnap, CEO at Copenhagen Malmö Port.
