Svolvær sees first time shore power usage

Norwegian shipping company Hurtigruten’s vessel MS Trollfjord has become the first ship to plug into the newly installed shore power facility at Svolvær port.

IMAGE: Hurtigruten’s vessel MS Trollfjord connected to shore power at Svolvær port. Hurtigurten

Shore power—also known as cold ironing—allows vessels berthed in port to draw electricity directly from the onshore grid. By switching off their auxiliary engines while alongside, ships can significantly cut fuel consumption, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower air pollution, and minimise noise in the surrounding area.

MS Trollfjord connected to the facility on 4 February. According to Hurtigruten, all of its vessels have been equipped to use shore power since 2018.

By Tuhin Roy

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