OPS technology gets its own website
Onshore Power Supply (OPS), the concept whereby vessels at berth replace onboard generated power from diesel auxiliary engines with electricity supplied by the shore – thereby reducing emissions and noise, is now served by a new website available at www.ops.wpci. nl and www.onshorepowersupply. org.
“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,” said Susann Dutt, environmental controller at the Port of Gothenburg and coordinator of the OPS project within the World Ports Climate Initiative.
The website offers practical and useful information, including calculation tools, about OPS for seagoing vessels as a measure to improve air quality in and around ports, reducing emissions of carbon dioxide and noise. It is targeted particularly at port authorities, terminal operators and shipping companies considering introduction or expansion of the technology.
The Port of Gothenburg managed the project in which the ports of Amsterdam, Antwerp and Hamburg as well as the IAPH (International Association Ports & Harbours) Europe Office participated.
A recent 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 have already, carried out a feasibility study into the sustainability of the technology for use in their ports. Results from the questionnaire are available on the website.
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