DFDS connects vessels to onshore power supply in Port of Gothenburg
DFDS Seaways is about to connect its vessels to onshore power supply at the Port of Gothenburg. Six vessels are involved, all of which are in regular service to the UK and Belgium.
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Sweden's largest wind turbine takes the sea route to the Port of Gothenburg
The most powerful wind turbine in Sweden is currently being built at Risholmen at the entrance to the Port of Gothenburg. The foundation has been laid and the components are due to arrive in the Port of Gothenburg on Sunday. The new wind turbine will be capable of producing 15 million kWh each year, five times more than a normal wind turbine.
Port of Gothenburg wins environmental award in Austria
Late on Friday evening it was announced that the Port of Gothenburg was one of the winners in the prestigious Energy Globe Awards 2011 for its work on shoreside power connection for vessels at berth. The award, EUR 10,000 and a 17 kg bronze statue, was presented at a gala in Austria.
Port of Gothenburg participates in a Clean Shipping project
Port of Gothenburg, Sweden, participates in a Clean Shipping project which aims to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from ships in the North Sea Region.
Website Onshore Power Supply launched
A unique website is launched. The maritime world is discovering the Onshore Power Supply (OPS) technology and now the best of knowledge is gathered on one specific website.
Port of Gothenburg welcomes tax break in spring fiscal policy bill
The Port of Gothenburg welcomes the Swedish government proposal to ease tax on Onshore Power Supply for vessels. The Port has for a long time spoken out in favour of this technology and now hopes that the announcement will lead to greater use of the system.