A workshop package on Onshore Power Supply (OPS) for use by port stakeholders is now available from the IMO’s GreenVoyage2050 project.
The package explains how ports can use OPS and supports the use of OPS to reduce ship emissions in ports, in line with the objectives of IMO resolution MEPC.366(79) which encourages voluntary cooperation between the port and shipping sectors to contribute to the reduction of GHG emissions from ships. It was developed by GreenVoyage2050 in collaboration with the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH).
The OPS workshop package provides port stakeholders, including port authorities, terminals, with a basic understanding of the concept of OPS and key considerations to support the implementation of OPS as an emission reduction opportunity in port. Core aspects covered in the OPS workshop package include:
- How ports can explore OPS, and key issues to be considered.
- Common drivers and influencing factors that affect the viability of OPS as an emissions reduction strategy.
- Current OPS use globally, and case study examples of OPS implementation around the world.
- Types of analyses required to assess feasibility and potential usage, e.g. fleet and port call analyses, grid analysis and the importance of grid characteristics, energy consumption and OPS emissions analysis
The free-to-access OPS workshop package is available here, from on the IMO-GreenVoyage2050 website.
