Now, some sanity has prevailed with Belgian and Dutch inland ports planning to establish a single shore-based power system that they hope could spread to other European countries.<\/p>\n
Port of Antwerp, the Port of Rotterdam Authority, the Port of Amsterdam, North Sea Port Netherlands, Drechtsteden and De Vlaamse Waterweg intend to set up a single shore-based power system for inland shipping and the river cruise industry. This will contribute to the user-friendliness of this facility, which is used to provide moored vessels with electric power. On behalf of all these \u2018Walstroompartijen\u2019 (Shore-Based Power Parties), the Port of Rotterdam Authority has published a European call for bids, which will ultimately lead to the selection of a contractor for these services.<\/p>\n
The tender is in line with the partners\u2019 policy to pursue a balanced development of the various port areas in the Netherlands and Belgium. Under this policy, the \u2018Walstroompartijen\u2019 will not only be investing in economic development, but also in projects that improve local quality of life and the environment. The key focus throughout is sustainability. Shore-based power allows captains to freely use their on-board facilities without having to resort to polluting sources of power like a diesel generator or the ship\u2019s main engine.<\/p>\n
Ideally, this new standardisation will be adopted by many other countries besides Belgium and the Netherlands.<\/p>\n
In the period ahead, other parties that offer shore-based power may also decide to join the new agreement.<\/p>\n
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