The Cruise Division of MSC Group has unveiled details of the next phase of its shore power plan, including the addition of at least 15 new ports by 2026.
The addition of 15 ports will be used for MSC Group’s vessels to plug into shoreside electricity grids to further demonstrate its commitment to decarbonisation as well as reducing emissions from its fleet while berthed in ports.
The 2024-2026 shore power plan includes additional ports in Italy, Norway, Spain, the US, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Malta and Sweden. Using shore power removes the need to keep a ship’s engine running and drastically reduces in-port emissions.
Linden Coppell, vice president of Sustainability & ESG, MSC Cruises, said: “Shore power is an important factor on our journey towards net zero greenhouse gas operations. All of our new builds since 2017 are equipped with the ability to plug into local power grids and we are rolling out retrofits on the other vessels in our fleet.
“Together with the use of LNG fuel, improving energy efficiency, utilising innovative wastewater treatment and waste recycling, we are making positive strides in playing our part to address climate change and protect ocean biodiversity.”
