SeaDream II hooks up to shore power for the first time
SeaDream Yacht Club has connected SeaDream II to shore power for the first time, during a call at Bergen, Norway this week.
With shore power capability, both SeaDream yachts can switch off their engines and reduce emissions in ports that offer shore power hook up facilities.
During a 14-hour call in Bergen this week, SeaDream II connected to the local power grid in Bergen for the first time.
Andreas Brynestad of SeaDream Yacht Club said: “This is an important milestone for us, and another step forward in our journey to more sustainable travel.”
“We are glad to see more ports following the lead of Port of Bergen and other front-runners in offering shore power facilities. It’s a benefit for us, it’s a benefit for the local communities and it’s a benefit for the environment.”
SeaDream II was upgraded to accommodate shore power connectivity in 2023, while SeaDream I successfully underwent the upgrade during a yard stay at Naval Rocha Yard in Lisbon last year.
SeaDream’s yachting itineraries are optimized for slower speed and lower fuel consumption, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
SeaDream says it was the first luxury cruise line to ban the use of polluting heavy fuel oil (HFO) and the first to eliminate single-use plastic across the fleet, replacing plastic items with more sustainable options.
SeaDream voyages include late-night departures, often with overnight stays, aiming to maximize time spent in port for deeper cultural immersion.
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