In a new report on electrification in Florida’s ports, Environmental Defense Fund has emphasised that: ‘Ports that have implemented shore power systems have a resounding message: utility coordination is critical.’ The report explained that: ‘Evaluating the feasibility of a shore power project begins with a thorough understanding of the power supply needed to provide electric power to berthed ships.’  And as the project progresses, the report added that: ‘Early and frequent collaboration with local utility providers is essential to confirm that the grid can handle the increased load without destabilising local power systems.’ The study outlined the current state of […]

Acting to reduce the price of electricity would be one of the simplest and most effective ways for governments to help accelerate the deployment of shore power in the UK and Europe, ABL’s maritime decarbonisation director, Stefano Scarpa, has told ship.energy. The London-based marine consultancy, which advises ports and shipping companies globally on decarbonisation initiatives, evaluates that the cost of using onshore power supply (OPS) in countries like Germany and the UK can be up to double that of generating electricity onboard using fossil fuels. ‘The big challenge in most European countries is the price of electricity that is very […]

ShoreLink has announced it is to deliver its CruiseLink Mobile S shore power solution to the Port of Oslo at the Filipstad cruise quay. In a social media post today (19 February), Tallinn-headquartered ShoreLink highlighted that the unit features a near-zero turning radius and a 55-metre cable reel operable from both sides. ‘This makes it particularly well suited for city ports, enabling seamless integration without disrupting daily operations,’ the company said. ‘Most importantly, shore power allows vessels to shut down their auxiliary engines while alongside and connect directly to the local grid supporting the port’s continued transition toward a more […]