
Shore power for zero-emissions in port
Improve the environmental footprint and local emissions by installing low voltage shore connection on your vessel. International standards make shore power available worldwide.
Greater steps must be taken to make shipping cleaner and to meet the increasingly stringent guidelines for ports and inland waterways.
Electrification in terms of clean power is highlighted in almost every industry today, and Ulstein takes part in this by designing equipment, systems and vessels for future proofing.
Through their operations, the vessels regularly enter ports for tasks such as unloading and loading of goods, equipment, tools, passengers and crews. Often, the timeframe is limited, and many things are happening simultaneously. The vessel's power factory needs to be running to have available power.
A typical expedition cruise vessel operating in Antarctica will spend 10 to 20 per cent of its time in port. The same estimates are seen in other segments, such as offshore supply. This translates to more than 1,000 running hours per year.

A plug-and-play solution
Ulstein's shore power solution with plug-and-play functionality and seamless synchronisation makes the connection-to-shore grid efficient and easy. Further, the shore power solution is scalable in terms of power ratings, making it easy to adapt to the vessel's power demands.

Benefits with shore power
- Reducing running hours
- Less wear and tear on the machinery
- Zero emissions at port
- Increasing comfort for crew, reduced noise
- Reduced environmental impact

Curious about how we can assist you?
We deliver complete power and automation solutions for efficient, future-ready marine operations. From hybrid propulsion to smart control systems, we help you stay compliant, connected, and competitive—worldwide.
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Project execution
- Planning and set-up
- Retrofit or new vessel installations
- Installation support
- Site support
- Pre-commissioning
- Commissioning
- Services and upgrades

Go green
Combine Ulstein's shore power system with hybrid solution and get a “plug in hybrid” vessel.
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Rolf Ottar Rovde
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- Sales Manager
- Affiliation
- Ulstein Power & Control AS

Peter Pilskog
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- Managing Director
- Affiliation
- Ulstein Power & Control AS

Per Einar Moldskred
- Description
- Service Manager
- Affiliation
- Ulstein Power & Control AS

