Cavotec wins deal to retrofit vessels with shore power capability

Swiss engineering company Cavotec has inked a deal with “a major European shipping line” to retrofit its container vessels with shore power capabilities.

PHOTO: Cavotec’s shore power system. Cavotec

In a deal valued at $5.7 million, Cavotec will install and modify the vessels to enable them to connect to electrical power while in port.

Shore-to-ship power or “cold ironing,” is an electrical power supply provided to ships when they are docked at ports. Instead of running the onboard engines to power essential systems while docked at ports, shore power systems allow ships to connect to the local electrical grid. This helps in the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and particulate matter around the port area. It also cuts down on noise pollution in port areas caused by heavy machinery and generators.

However, Cavotec has not disclosed information about the European buyer or the number of vessels to undergo retrofitting.

Shore power has been gaining traction among port authorities and ship operators worldwide as a means to reduce emissions while a ship is docked.

Classification society DNV’s data shows that there are currently 118 facilities across ports worldwide offering shore power to vessels, with 47 more planned and four under discussion.

By Tuhin Roy

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