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Southampton port claims UK shore power first
A port has begun “pioneering” work to allow cruise ships to plug into the National Grid.
Southampton is the first UK commercial port to install shore power facilities, owner Associated British Ports (ABP) said.
It will be available at two of the city’s five cruise terminals from spring 2022, the firm added.
The port said shore power would improve air quality by reducing the amount of time ships run their engines in port.
ABP previously pledged to install the technology in 2020 although it said it was working on issues over funding and a sufficient supply of power.