Shore power for zero-emissions in port

Reduce emissions and operational costs while enhancing crew comfort with Ulstein’s scalable and efficient shore power solutions.

Why shorepower

Benefits

Power up for cleaner ports

Installing shore connection on your vessel is a smart step towards reducing local emissions and improving your environmental footprint. With international standards now making shore power accessible worldwide, it’s time to take greater action to make shipping cleaner and meet increasingly strict regulations for ports and inland waterways.

Electrification is a key focus across industries, and Ulstein is proud to contribute by designing future-proof equipment, systems, and vessels that support clean power solutions.

Shore connection on an ULSTEIN PX121 vessel

SPECIAL NOTICE: Shore power funding for sailing vessels

Is your vessel ready to receive shore power? Enova is offering limited-time support for the installation of shore power systems on board. To apply for this support, your business must be registered in the Brønnøysund Register Centre. The final deadline to apply is 1 December 2025.

For more information, visit Enova: Landstrømsystem i eksisterende fartøy | Enova

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Why shore power matters

Vessels regularly enter ports to load and unload goods, equipment, passengers, and crew. These operations are often time-sensitive and involve multiple activities coinciding. To keep everything running smoothly, the vessel’s power systems must remain active, even while docked.

For example, an expedition cruise vessel operating in Antarctica typically spends 10–20% of its time in port. Offshore supply vessels show similar patterns. This can add up to more than 1,000 running hours per year—hours that could be emission-free with the use of shore power.

Ulstein’s plug-and-play shore power solution

Our shore power system is designed for simplicity and efficiency:

Plug-and-play functionality ensures quick and seamless connection to the shore grid.
Smooth synchronisation keeps operations uninterrupted.
Scalable power ratings allow easy adaptation to your vessel’s specific energy needs.

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Benefits with shore power

Extended engine life: Reduced running hours on auxiliary engines during port stays lowers wear and tear, cutting maintenance costs and extending machinery lifespan.
Lower fuel costs: Connecting to land-based power eliminates fuel consumption during port stays, reducing operational expenses.
Cleaner air: Ships switch off their diesel engines at berth and draw electricity from shore, cutting harmful emissions such as NOₓ, SOₓ, and particulates.
Regulatory compliance: Shore power helps vessels meet IMO and EU emission-at-berth requirements, avoiding penalties and supporting sustainability goals.
Renewable integration: Ships can access electricity from renewable sources such as hydro or wind, aligning with decarbonisation strategies.
Quiet ports: By shutting down auxiliary engines, shore power reduces noise pollution, improving conditions for port workers, crew, passengers and nearby communities.

Project execution

We provide comprehensive project execution services, including:

Planning and set-up for both retrofit and new vessel installations.
Installation and site support to ensure smooth implementation.
Pre-commissioning and commissioning services to guarantee operational readiness.
Ongoing services and upgrades to maintain and enhance system performance.