MSC Cruises is now connected to shore power in New York City for the first time ever. The cruise line’s MSC Meraviglia (pictured) connected to shore power at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal last week, marking the first connection following the company’s commissioning of the technology, and its first test connection...
MSC Cruises is now connected to shore power in New York City for the first time ever.
The cruise line’s MSC Meraviglia (pictured) connected to shore power at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal last week, marking the first connection following the company’s commissioning of the technology, and its first test connection late last month.
Brooklyn’s shore power supply gave electricity to Meraviglia’s while she was at berth.
This also allowed the ship to switch off her engines to eliminate emissions locally, as part of New York and MSC’s commitment to improving local air quality.
“We are proud to see the advancement of shore power at US ports, including New York,” MSC’s local President Lynn Torrent said.
“Collaboration with local communities, elected officials and port partners is integral to make this progress possible.
“We are committed to connect whenever the shoreside technology is available as part of our ongoing efforts to improve local air quality and reduce carbon emissions.”
Shore power capability has been standard on all new MSC ships since 2017, with the cruise line working to retrofit other vessels.
Sixteen of MSC’s 23 ships are currently equipped with shore power, which will increase to 17 by the end of the year.
MSC last month also celebrated a year of shore power success at the Mediterranean Sea port of Valletta, with MSC World Europa connected to the local grid. MS
