The Port of Narvik and Plug Nord have been awarded 10.7 million NOK in funding from Enova to build shore power for cruise ships. This will reduce emissions and contribute to a more future-oriented and environmentally friendly port.
Narvik has recently built a new cruise quay, and now the new quay soon will be able to offer the ships to connect to the power grid when they are docked.
This is an important environmental measure for the port and for the city of Narvik. Shore power reduces both emissions and noise from port activities. Dialogue with the shipping companies shows that there is a willingness to connect to a future shore power facility
said port director Børge Edvardsen Klingan of Narvik Havn KF.
The shore power facility in Narvik will be able to supply one cruise ship at a time. The plan is to build both a high-voltage facility for the larger cruise ships and a smaller low-voltage facility that will be able to serve the smaller cruise vessels.
This illustrates that shore power is an important part of a more environmentally friendly future. We are building the infrastructure necessary for the ships to connect. We know that some of the cruise vessels are ready to receive shore power, but we hope more ship owners will follow suit. That is the only way we can maximize usage and significantly reduce emissions
added Maria Bos, CEO of Plug and Plug Nord.
Electrification and the transition from fossil to renewable energy is a priority area for Norway to pave the way for emission-free shipping. The Government’s ambition is to reduce emissions from domestic shipping and fishing by 50 per cent by 2030.
“If all goes according to plan, it will be possible to complete the facilities during 2024,” explained Børge Edvardsen Klingan.
