{"id":60586,"date":"2026-10-14T05:54:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T04:54:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/?p=60586"},"modified":"2026-10-14T05:54:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T04:54:51","slug":"transport-malta-signs-shore-power-agreement-with-norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-to-reduce-emissions-from-cruise-ships-in-port","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/14\/transport-malta-signs-shore-power-agreement-with-norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-to-reduce-emissions-from-cruise-ships-in-port\/","title":{"rendered":"Transport Malta signs shore power agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to reduce emissions from cruise ships in port"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transport Malta and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings signed a Shore Power Purchase Agreement, enabling the company\u2019s cruise ships to connect to Malta\u2019s electricity grid while berthed in port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agreement will support cleaner air for communities around the port by reducing emissions during ships\u2019 stays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the Shore-to-Ship Project, cruise ships can plug electricity from the shore to power onboard services, including lighting and air conditioning. This reduces the need to run onboard engines while in port and lowers the pollution generated by vessels at berth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the fourth shore power agreement signed by Transport Malta. It extends the use of Malta\u2019s shore power infrastructure and strengthens cooperation with cruise operators to reduce the environmental impact of port activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agreement was signed by Transport Malta Chief Executive Officer Leonid McKay and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Director of Nautical Operations Cristian Cutugno, in the presence of Minister for Sustainable Mobility Chris Bonett and Chief Officer Ports and Yachting Directorate and Harbour Master Capt. Fritz Farrugia during the Decarbonising The Future (DTF) Conference, which is being held in Malta between 12 and 14 October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his keynote address, Minister Chris Bonett said that the agreement demonstrates how investment in maritime infrastructure can benefit both the industry and local communities. \u201cThrough our partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, we are turning our investment in Onshore Power Supply into practical action by enabling cruise ships to connect to the electricity grid while in port and reducing emissions from vessels at berth,\u201d said Minister Bonett. He added that Malta\u2019s maritime development must be supported by modern infrastructure that improves efficiency, strengthens competitiveness and contributes to a cleaner environment for residents and visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transport Malta Chief Executive Officer Leonid McKay emphasised the importance of cooperation between public authorities and maritime operators to ensure that investment in cleaner technology delivers tangible results. \u201cFor Malta, sustainability is not simply about meeting future requirements; it is about investing today in a modern, competitive and environmentally responsible maritime infrastructure that benefits our communities, visitors and the generations to come,\u201d said Mr McKay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cristian Cutugno, Director of Nautical Operations at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, said that as the company develops its future cruise fleet, Malta\u2019s onshore power supply system, unique in the Mediterranean, has emerged as a natural choice for its operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agreement forms part of Malta\u2019s ongoing work to reduce emissions from maritime activity while supporting the development of its cruise and port services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Photo (MSM)<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div><p id=\"pvc_stats_60586\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"60586\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 15 243 l-3 209 -33 29 c-26 23 -41 29 -80 29 -41 0 -53 -5 -78 -31z\"\/><path d=\"M3085 3251 c-45 -19 -58 -50 -96 -229 -47 -217 -49 -260 -13 -295 52 -53 146 -42 177 20 16 31 87 366 87 410 0 70 -86 122 -155 94z\"\/><path d=\"M1751 3234 c-13 -9 -29 -31 -37 -50 -12 -29 -10 -49 21 -204 19 -94 39 -189 45 -210 14 -50 54 -80 110 -80 34 0 48 6 76 34 21 21 34 44 34 59 0 14 -18 113 -40 219 -37 178 -43 195 -70 221 -36 32 -101 37 -139 11z\"\/><path d=\"M1163 3073 c-36 -7 -73 -59 -73 -102 0 -56 133 -378 171 -413 34 -32 83 -37 129 -13 70 36 67 87 -16 290 -86 209 -89 214 -129 231 -35 14 -42 15 -82 7z\"\/><path d=\"M3689 3066 c-15 -9 -33 -30 -42 -48 -48 -103 -147 -355 -147 -375 0 -98 131 -148 192 -74 13 15 57 108 97 206 80 196 84 226 37 273 -30 30 -99 39 -137 18z\"\/><path d=\"M583 2784 c-38 -19 -67 -74 -58 -113 9 -42 211 -354 242 -373 16 -10 45 -18 66 -18 51 0 107 52 107 100 0 39 -1 41 -124 234 -80 126 -108 162 -133 173 -41 17 -61 16 -100 -3z\"\/><path d=\"M4250 2784 c-14 -9 -74 -91 -133 -183 -95 -150 -107 -173 -107 -213 0 -55 33 -94 87 -104 67 -13 90 8 211 198 130 202 137 225 78 284 -27 27 -42 34 -72 34 -22 0 -50 -8 -64 -16z\"\/><path d=\"M2275 2693 c-553 -48 -1095 -270 -1585 -649 -135 -104 -459 -423 -483 -476 -23 -49 -22 -139 2 -186 73 -142 361 -457 571 -626 285 -228 642 -407 990 -497 242 -63 336 -73 660 -74 310 0 370 5 595 52 535 111 1045 392 1455 803 122 121 250 273 275 326 19 41 19 137 0 174 -41 79 -309 363 -465 492 -447 370 -946 591 -1479 653 -113 14 -422 18 -536 8z m395 -428 c171 -34 330 -124 456 -258 112 -119 167 -219 211 -378 27 -96 24 -300 -5 -401 -72 -255 -236 -447 -474 -557 -132 -62 -201 -76 -368 -76 -167 0 -236 14 -368 76 -213 98 -373 271 -451 485 -162 444 86 934 547 1084 153 49 292 57 452 25z m909 -232 c222 -123 408 -262 593 -441 76 -74 138 -139 138 -144 0 -16 -233 -242 -330 -319 -155 -123 -309 -223 -461 -299 l-81 -41 32 46 c18 26 49 83 70 128 143 306 141 649 -6 957 -25 52 -61 116 -79 142 l-34 47 45 -20 c26 -10 76 -36 113 -56z m-2057 25 c-40 -58 -105 -190 -130 -263 -110 -324 -59 -707 132 -981 25 -35 42 -64 37 -64 -19 0 -241 119 -326 174 -188 122 -406 314 -532 468 l-58 71 108 103 c185 178 428 349 672 473 66 33 121 60 123 61 2 0 -10 -19 -26 -42z\"\/><path d=\"M2375 1950 c-198 -44 -350 -190 -395 -379 -18 -76 -8 -221 19 -290 114 -284 457 -406 731 -260 98 52 188 154 231 260 27 69 37 214 19 290 -38 163 -166 304 -326 360 -67 23 -215 33 -279 19z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p><div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transport Malta and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings signed a Shore Power Purchase Agreement, enabling the company\u2019s cruise ships to connect to Malta\u2019s electricity grid while berthed in port. 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