Kamarajar Port pushes for usage of shore power supply facility to decrease emissions

Kamarajar Port pushes for usage of shore power supply facility to decrease emissions

Sources said, Kamarajar Port Limited has requested and written to TANGEDCO to direct ship owners to use shore power supply, at least on a trial basis.

Kamarajar port pushes shore power adoption to curb emissions - Maritime Gateway

Kamarajar Port has stepped up efforts to promote the use of its shore power supply facility, encouraging vessels to switch from diesel-powered auxiliary engines to cleaner electricity while berthed. The initiative is part of India’s broader push towards greener port operations. Commissioned in November 2024 at a cost of ₹20.5 crore, the system delivers 500 KW, 400V power at 50–60 Hz to vessels at Coal Berths 1 and 2, primarily used by TANGEDCO a…

Kamarajar Port promotes shore power supply adoption to cut emissions - India Seatrade News

In a bid to cut down pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, Kamarajar Port has been pushing vessels to utilise the shore power supply facility at the port. Established at a cost of ₹ 20.5 crore, the Shore Power Supply facility was inaugurated at the port in November 2024, and it can cater 500 KW, 400V […]