Aurland Havnevesen to start shore power for cruise ships

 Aurland Havnevesen harbour authority has awarded a contract to construct a shore power system for cruise vessels at the cruise terminal in Flåm, Norway.

IMAGE: An aerial view of the cruise terminal in Flåm, Norway. PSW Power & Automation

The 16 megavolt-ampere (MVA) shore power system at the port of Flåm will enable cruise ships to switch off their auxiliary engines while docked.

Located at the end of the Aurlandsfjord in western Norway, the port's initiative supports the country’s policy mandating that only zero-emission cruise ships be allowed to operate in its UNESCO World Heritage fjords. The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has ruled that from 1 January 2026, all passenger vessels under 10,000 gross tonnage—including cruise ships and ferries—must meet zero-emission standards.

“Establishing shore power for cruise ships in Flåm is the most important measure in terms of cutting emissions in the World Heritage fjords,” said Tor Mikkel Tokvam, port director at Aurland Havnevesen.

By Tuhin Roy

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