Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group (NZPG) have been sharing best practices and exploring innovative approaches to shore power.
ONE claims nearly 10 years of experience in using Alternative Marine Power (AMP) containers on the US West Coast, and contributed this knowledge to a symposium held by both parties in China.
Just prior to the symposium, ONE carried out a trial and commissioning of one of the company’s AMP containers at NZPG’s terminal. This marked the first time a vessel at a Chinese port connected to shore power through Lift-on/Lift-off operations of an AMP container, which ONE regards as a proven approach to boosting cold ironing and reducing emissions while in port.
ONE Global Chief Officer, Hiroki Tsujii said: “One approach to reduce carbon footprint is through shore power usage. Today we will introduce the utilisation of a containerised AMP unit to support further reduction. The use of an AMP unit is a familiar and effective approach within this industry. To be successful, close cooperation among various concerned parties is necessary. We believe this will contribute to carbon footprint reduction in a practical and expedited way, and we hope it is a good symbol of collaboration among relevant parties.”
When a vessel equipped with AMP facilities but without fixed type cable reel or having an onboard AMP container arrives at a port, a containerised AMP unit stored at the terminal is lifted onto the vessel to enable shore power connection. Before the vessel departs, the AMP container is lifted off.
In a series of technical presentations ONE and NZPG shared insights into the benefits of shore power, operational procedures, and technical specifications of the AMP container and its application. A live demonstration of the AMP container and shore power usage on a vessel equipped with an AMP container marked the official landing of China’s first ship-shore collaborative mobile AMP container power connection mode. A guided tour of the NZP terminal allowed participants to observe the operational processes and the physical structure of the AMP container.
ONE says it is committed to exploring innovative solutions to reduce its environmental impact. By collaborating with likeminded partners like NZPG, the company aims to support the adoption of sustainable port operations and contribute to a greener future for all.
Image: Demonstration of ONE’s AMP container at NZPG (source: Ocean Network Express)
