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GNV Equips Two Ships with Shore Power Capability
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GNV Equips Two Ships with Shore Power Capabilityby Ship & Bunker News TeamThe company plans to equip three more of its ships to connect to shore power.
Image Credit: GNVItalian ferry operator GNV has equipped two vessels with the capability to connect to shore power systems.
A final technical test on GNV Excellent is scheduled in the coming weeks.
Once completed, the vessel will be able to switch off its onboard generators while alongside and draw electricity directly from the local power grid.
The company added that the next round of shore power tests will be carried out on GNV Polaris, GNV Orion and GNV Virgo as it continues expanding the technology across its fleet.