KIEL BOOSTS COLD-IRONING NETWORK

Germany’s Baltic port of Kiel has awarded a contract to Siemens to build the country’s largest shore power system, considerably expanding capacity for vessels to shut down generators while alongside, writes David Tinsley.

Shoreside power supply at the Port of Kiel. (Credit Port of Kiel)

Germany’s Baltic port of Kiel has awarded a contract to Siemens to build the country’s largest shore power system, considerably expanding capacity for vessels to shut down generators while alongside, writes David Tinsley.