Shore Power: Environmental Responsibility

Implementing the use of shore power for ships while at berth greatly reduces air pollutants from the shipboard auxiliary diesel engines. These emissions, including nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), diesel particulate matter (DPM) and greenhouse gases, can adversely affect the health of port workers and residents of nearby communities. These communities are exposed to elevated cancer risk, respiratory infections, lung inflammation, and aggravation of pre-existing respiratory diseases, such as asthma. Even on a regional level, port emissions contribute to air pollution and impact a region’s ability to attain protective air quality standards.

Our flexible and proven shore power solution addresses these environmental and public health challenges while also delivering key operational benefits to operators, port authorities, and utilities.