The opening of new Shore Power Facilities at both Fiskerikaia quay at Måløy and the Trollebø quay will help Måløy position itself as a prime destination for the international fishing and shipping industries, according to the Måløy Maritime Group cluster.
Nordfjord Havn IKS recently inaugurated the new shore power facilities. The state-of-the-art shore power facility enables vessels to connect to clean electricity while docked. This will reduce emissions, noise pollution and operational costs.
“It’s a great pleasure to mark the opening of the new shore power facilities, a milestone for the port, and something we have been working on for about 10 years. We have applied to Enova multiple times for fundings for the project. The facility is now completed and ready to use,” said Kristian Skibenes, Chairman of Nordfjord Havn, during the opening ceremony at Fiskerikaia.
With a total investment of NOK 17.5 million, supported by NOK 6.6 million in Enova grants, the new shore power system ensures a cost-efficient and environmentally friendly alternative for vessels docking at Måløy.
“This shows that we can achieve a lot when we collaborate,” Skibenes said, thanking subcontractor Ulvesund Elektro, main contractor Blueday Technology, Sweco, iVest Consulting, Måløy Vekst and Kinn Municipality for their contribution to the project.
The new facilities align with international shore power standards, making them highly accessible for vessels operating globally.
The Fiskerikaia quay facility is specifically designed for the fishing fleet, providing a capacity of 1 megawatt and the ability to serve two vessels simultaneously. Meanwhile, at Trollebø, a 50-metre-long cable reel supplies power with a 0.5-megawatt capacity, catering to a range of vessel types.
“The vessels simply need to contact Nordfjord Havn to receive approval. Once registered in our system, the crew can connect their vessel independently, with power consumption logged and invoiced directly to the shipping company,” Assistant Port Director at Nordfjord Havn, Sølve Oldeide explained.
The shore power facilities will allow fishing vessels and other vessels to connect to land-based power, reducing both CO₂ and NOx emissions, and significantly decreasing noise pollution in the port area.
“This also means cleaner air for residents and better working conditions for people at quay areas,” Skibenes said.
