Cunard implements shore power across fleet

Friday, 15 Aug, 2023 0

Cunard has reached a key milestone of shore power connections for its entire fleet.

The plugging in capabilities on all three Cunard ships – Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth – comes ahead of new ship Queen Anne launching in May 2024.

The new ship will have the tech already installed on launch.

Shore power enables docked ships to connect directly to a fitted land-based source.

It allows cruise ships to switch off engines and operate on electricity from the local electrical grid.

This cuts emissions and noise while in port.

The shore power capability is present at many ports, including Southampton.

To meet requirements of the European Union’s Fit for 55 programme, all main ports in the EU are scheduled to offer shoreside electricity by 2030.

Katie McAlister, President at Cunard, said: “By adopting shore power tech, we are taking a significant step in our ongoing commitment to reducing emissions.”

“The introduction of shore power technology aligns seamlessly with Cunard’s corporate vision and values.”



 

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