The Port of Kiel has completed the final phase of construction on its shore power infrastructure, meaning that the German port can now supply up to three cruise ships and four ferries with electricity at the same time. The commissioning of the second shore power facility for cruise ships at the Ostseekai terminal over the weekend allows two cruise ships to be supplied with shore power at the same time while another cruise ship can use shore power at the Ostuferhafen terminal. The now completed extension is the final component of Kiel’s shore power infrastructure, which it says is ‘now […]

Tersan Shipyard has contracted Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to act as system integrator and deliver power and automation systems for a ferry the Turkish shipyard is building for an undisclosed shipowner. NES’ scope of supply also includes the complete power system including motors, generators, transformers, AC/DC switchboards and a battery pack. The company will also deliver a charging plug that connects the vessel to onshore charging stations, plus an integrated automation system to the vessel. The majority of the equipment deliveries will be made during 2026. In April this year, NES announced that Tersan Shipyard had contracted the company to […]

In its newly published annual Environmental Technologies and Practices (ETP) report, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) says that its members are making ‘continuous and measurable progress’ in increasing their operational efficiency and uptake of alternative fuels. Focusing on alt.fuels uptake among its members’ fleets, CLIA said that: ‘The number of ships operating with multi-fuel engines that can switch from conventional fuels to zero- and near-zero emission fuels both in port and at sea has increased from just one ship in 2018 to 19 ships today. All 19 are dual-fuel ships.’ Furthermore, the association said that: ‘By year-end 2025, 23 ships with fuel-flexible engines are forecast to be in service, including the first cruise ship with tri-fuel capability.’ The roll-out will continue, as CLIA added that: ‘Through 2036, 32 dual-fuel ships are forecast to launch, including seven capable of using methanol and 25 capable of using […]