First cruise ship connects to shore power in Miami

Carnival Conquest cruise ship, owned by US-based Carnival Cruise Line, connected to onshore power supply in the Port of Miami on 18 June.

PHOTO: Carnival Cruise Line's ship connected to shore power in the Port of Miami. Carnival Cruise Line

The shore power project in Port Miami is a result of a collaboration between Miami-Dade County, electric services provider Florida Power & Light Company, and a consortium of six cruise companies, comprising Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International and Virgin Voyages.

Port Miami is the first major cruise port on the east coast of the US, offering shore power capability at five cruise berths, the county claims.

“Shore power allows cruise ships to turn off their engines and plug into landside electrical power while docked, resulting in reduced emissions and noise,” Carnival Cruise Lines added.

By Konica Bhatt

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