FAQs

What is the purpose of shore power?

The environmental footprint of port areas is under close observation. Governments, port authorities and ship owners are seeking different solutions to reduce emissions from ships while they are engaged in port operations.

One solution to this problem has been identified as connecting ships in port to an onshore power supply, where electricity from the shore-based grid is used to power ships’ infrastructure used for hosting crew and passengers while docked, and for cargo-handling activities.