Tag: shore power

Color Line decided to proceed from a Letter of Intent to a firm contract with Ulstein on the constructionof the world’s largest plug-in hybrid vessel.The environmentally sound ship will be servicing Sandefjord – Strömstad from summer 2019. Ulstein won the contract in competition with several other yards.

Ports of Auckland commissioned a feasibility study to look at alternative methods for powering cruise ships when in port. The study will consider shore power, LNG or methanol-powered barges to generate ship's power, and the use of low-sulphur fuels to reduce emissions.

Shore power at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal is fully operational and ready for ships to connect. Shore power, also known as “cold ironing,” enables ships to turn off their diesel engines while at port and connect to the local electrical grid in order to power all onboard services.

The Baltic Ports Organization (BPO) has announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed concerning on-shore power supply (OPS). The procedure will take place at the Baltic Ports Conference 2016 as a model region for clean ports and shipping' session.

The California Air Resources Board has issued a notice to provide information about the extension of the submission deadline for the At-Berth Regulation. The submittal of the vessel and terminal plans for the upcoming 70 percent reduction requirement is now due to ARB on October 1, 2016.

ABB will supply the complete power and propulsion systems for two HH Ferries Group vessels to become the world´s largest emission-free electric ferries. This technology aims to reduce emissions, increase efficiency of battery charging and reduce safety risk on HH Ferries route between Helsingør and Helsingborg

ABB and Cavotec have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly offer complete shore-to-ship power solutions globally. Such solutions allow vessels to plug into onshore power supply and shut down their engines, eliminating noxious emissions, noise and vibrations while berthed in ports that are often located in city surrounds.

The Port of Hueneme launched the second phase of its Grid-Connected Shore Power System, celebrating another next step forward in reducing air emissions and minimizing environmental impact. Port's project allows for three ships to simultaneously access shore power. Community leaders praise project’s positive environmental impact.

According to a recent report from Navigant Research, global shore power utility electricity revenue in port operations is expected to total $1.6 billion from 2015 to 2024.

A new white paper by ICCT analysts examines the costs and benefits of shore power at the port of Shenzhen which is the world's third largest container port in China and concludes that it is more costly to use shore power than fuel switching