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Port Metro Vancouver Expects Increase in Shore Power Use
Port Metro Vancouver says that this year it expects to see a continued increase in the use of shore power by cruise traffic calling at its Canada Place terminal.
Last year also saw an increase in shore power use, with 82 ships connecting to shore power in 2013 versus 60 in 2012, according to the Port.
"Shore power is highly effective in reducing marine diesel air emissions by enabling ships to shut down their engines and connect to BC Hydro's electrical grid to provide necessary power while docked," Port Metro Vancouver said in a press release marking the start of their 2014 cruise season.
"It's worth noting that unlike in California where there is a mandated use of shore power, the cruise ships in Vancouver are connecting voluntarily," Greg Wirtz, President, North West & Canada for the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) told Ship & Bunker.
"It's a substantial project and it has been very successful."
Port Metro Vancouver is also expecting a slight increase in vessel calls for the 2014 cruise season.
