'Growing trend' to tighten emissions at ports
A company providing cold-ironing systems says it has won "substantial multiple orders" from the US port of Los Angeles.
"These, and other shore power projects on which we are currently working, are a reminder of the growing trend, especially in the US and Europe, towards tighter legislation regulating emissions at ports," said Rob Thompson, West Coast Manager Cavotec USA Inc.
"We continue to work closely with our partners to ensure that ports meet their environmental targets."
Oakland reaches shore power milestone
The Port of Oakland has reached a milestone in the implementation of its shore power programme, with the successful completion of a final test of the shore-to-ship connection.
This summer the port and Hapag-Lloyd conducted a successful initial test with the container vessel Dallas Express. Since then, the port has completed installation of the 6,600 volt shore-based power supply, the cost of which is approximately US$70, according to Deborah Ale Flint, the port’s acting executive director. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District and the Maritime Administration also contributed US$12.8m funding.
The total combined cost of the port’s shore power infrastructure and similar improvements by the private sector at the port is estimated to be about US$85m. Significant additional cost is being borne by the private sector to retrofit vessels so that they can plug into the shore-side system.
Hapag-Lloyd is retrofitting 15 vessels for the High Voltage Shore Connection (HVSC), using the Dallas Express as the project ship. A 40-foot container mounted at the stern of the 4,860 teu vessel contains electrical components; an extendable cable drum connects the vessel to the shore-based source. The drum automatically balances out tidal changes while the vessel is in port.
To meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulation for “vessels at berth,” one-half of a fleet’s vessel calls at California ports will be required to use shore power beginning in 2014; 80% of a fleet’s visits must be shore powered by 2020.
The total combined cost of the port’s shore power infrastructure and similar improvements by the private sector at the port is estimated to be about US$85m. Significant additional cost is being borne by the private sector to retrofit vessels so that they can plug into the shore-side system.
Hapag-Lloyd is retrofitting 15 vessels for the High Voltage Shore Connection (HVSC), using the Dallas Express as the project ship. A 40-foot container mounted at the stern of the 4,860 teu vessel contains electrical components; an extendable cable drum connects the vessel to the shore-based source. The drum automatically balances out tidal changes while the vessel is in port.
To meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulation for “vessels at berth,” one-half of a fleet’s vessel calls at California ports will be required to use shore power beginning in 2014; 80% of a fleet’s visits must be shore powered by 2020.
Shipowners save with cold ironing in Sweden
Tax exemptions from the Swedish government will bring about financial incentives for ships to use cold ironing when docking at Swedish ports, according to thePort of Gothenburg.
"Today's announcement by the government is extremely positive," said Magnus Kårestedt, chief executive of the Port of Gothenburg.
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Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) - Cold ironing system
Concern over air quality in harbours has led to growing pressure on port operators to reduce carbon and nitrogen dioxide emissions.
Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) is a cold ironing system which allows ships to turn off their engines when in port, and plug into shore-side electricity supply, thus helping to bring cleaner air to ports and surrounding communities.
Cavotec’s Alternative Maritime Power systems can be fitted on ships, or, space permitting, on quaysides. We offer shore to ship power connections, as well as deck and barge-based units.
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