Sydney’s White Bay Cruise Terminal to deliver shore power

The Port Authority of New South Wales signed a letter of intent with Carnival Australia for its ships to shut down engines when the first installation of shore power is in use by 2024.

Marguerite Fitzgerald, president of Carnival Australia representing seven cruise brands, said a number of factors made shore power at White Bay an attractive solution.

P&O’s shore power ready ships

‘Importantly, P&O, as one of the major users of the White Bay Cruise Terminal, now has a fleet comprised entirely of shore power ready ships,’ Fitzgerald said.

‘Particularly significant is that the Port Authority is accessing 100% certifiable renewable energy for its shore power capability.

Strong targets

‘Carnival Australia is part of a global organisation that has achieved ambitious sustainability goals and continues to set strong targets.

‘It has a proud record of embracing environmentally friendly technology, including advanced air quality systems and pioneering the introduction of LNG-powered cruise ships.

Fitzgerald said the use of shore power is now routine for the company’s ships at 21 locations around the world, including Alaska and other North American ports, Europe and China.

‘Having our shore power ready ships access this new capability in Sydney will be seen as another sign of our global and local commitment to protecting the marine and natural environment,’ she said.

‘It shows how we put sustainability front and centre in everything we do.’