Ship&Offshore | Issue 04/2023
New shore power rules for tankers
Classification society DNV has released new class rules for electrical shore connections designed for tankers. Developing the rules, which are said to be the first of their kind, became necessary as a result of new US regulations – specifically the California Air Resources Board’s Ocean-Going Vessel At-Berth Regulation. This will require tankers to have emission control strategies for use in specific ports from January 2025. In light of the new regulations, DNV carried out a comprehensive assessment of the feasibility of meeting the requirements on behalf of the Western States Petroleum Association....