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Three AIDA Cruises ships using shore power in Southampton

AIDAcosma, AIDAprima and AIDAsol are commissioned to use shore power at the Port of Southampton this year.

Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

May 16, 2022

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Credit: Seatrade Cruise News

They will plug in either at the port's Horizon Cruise Terminal or Mayflower Cruise Terminal.

‘It’s fantastic to be able to facilitate this sustainability milestone for AIDA Cruises,’ remarked Rebekah Keeler, head of cruise, Associated British Ports which operates the port. ‘To commission three of its ships in such close succession shows real commitment from AIDA Cruises whilst also demonstrating the efficiency of the shore power process at Southampton. 

‘We are looking forward to welcoming back AIDAprima and AIDAsol throughout the summer.’    

AIDAcosma

AIDAcosma was the first of the three ships to be commissioned, shortly after embarking on its maiden cruise at the end of February. The second LNG-powered vessel from AIDA Cruises, it has the ability to bunker at Southampton’s Ocean Cruise Terminal.

AIDAprima and AIDAsol will call at the port throughout the summer, running a number of Northern Europe itineraries.

About the Author

Holly Payne

Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

Holly is Deputy Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review & Seatrade Cruise News and has experience managing a range of highly successful international business and consumer titles. With a flair for video reporting and a history of overseas work documenting people and places of diverse cultures, Holly brings a variety of skills to the Seatrade Cruise portfolio.

Holly’s academic credentials include oral and written Arabic language skills (intermediate-advanced), an MA Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ accreditation, and a BA (Hons) Degree in Classical and Archaeological Studies with English and American Literature.

 

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