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Mon 26 Apr 2010 10:15

Cold ironing website launched


Website dedicated to onshore power supply technology is launched.

The Port of Gothenburg has announced the launch of a new website dedicated to Onshore Power Supply (OPS) technology.

Commenting on the launch, Susann Dutt, Coordinator of the OPS project within the World Ports Climate Initiative and Environmental Controller at the Port of Gothenburg said “Sustainability is definitely on the agenda now and the interest for the OPS technology is constantly growing. Our goal with this website is to make sure that the best and most information within the area of interest is available in one place, for everyone and at any time.”

Onshore Power Supply, also referred to as "cold ironing", takes place when vessels at berth replace onboard generated power from diesel auxiliary engines with electricity supplied onshore, thereby reducing emissions and noise.

The new website offers practical and useful information and calculation tools about OPS for seagoing vessels as a measure to improve air quality in and around ports, reducing carbon dioxide emissions and noise.

The website is targeted particularly at port authorities, terminal operators and shipping companies considering introduction or expansion of the technology.

The Port of Gothenburg has coordinated the project in which the ports of Amsterdam, Antwerp and Hamburg as well as the IAPH (International Association Ports & Harbours) Europe Office have also participated.

The aim of the project is to stimulate ports, terminal operators and shipping lines worldwide into implementing the technology of OPS where practical and useful.

“We have worked hard and and put many hours into this project so it is very satisfying that the website is now going live. A large number of organisations around the world have given their input and support. We are very thankful for the interest everyone has shown” said Susann Dutt.

"A questionnaire carried out by the World Port Climate Initiative (WPCI) shows a serious interest in OPS capabilities. More than half of the respondents are either in the process of, or has already, carried out a feasibility study into the sustainability of the technology for use in their ports," the Port of Gothenburg said.

The results from the questionnaire have been made available on the website.

The OPS website is available at www.ops.wpci.nl and www.onshorepowersupply.org.

Information about the World Ports Climate Initiative is located at www.wpci.nl.

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