Hapag Lloyd Cruises' vessel approved to use shore power

An expedition cruise ship owned by German cruise line Hapag Lloyd Cruises tested shore power connection in the German port of Kiel.

PHOTO: Hapag Lloyd Cruises' expedition cruise ship, HANSEATIC nature. Hapag Lloyd Cruises

The shore power connection was successfully tested by classification society DNV, Hapag Lloyd Cruises said.

“From now on, the expedition ship can obtain shore power anywhere in the world, wherever this energy supply is offered,” it said in a social media statement.

Although it may not have a dramatic impact on global shipping emissions, vessels at the berth can use shore power to reduce port emissions and fuel consumption by connecting to electrical power when docked.

Ships require power for various onboard operations and equipment while docked at the berth. By connecting to shore power, these operations can be powered from the electrical grid in the port without relying on the ship's own power supply. This will reduce the vessel's overall fuel consumption and lower its well-to-wake emissions.

According to the classification society DNV, there are currently 118 facilities across ports globally that offer shore power connectivity to vessels, with 47 more planned and four under discussion.

By Konica Bhatt

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