The line began converting ships in 2006, with its four Vista-Class vessels, while its Pinnacle-Class – Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam – were all built with shore power systems installed.
The Signature-Class ships – Eurodam and Nieuw Statendam – were launched with a partial installation that has since been completed.
Shore power is used to reduce emissions and noise in port.
The power sourced from a country’s national grid means the ship can run all electrical equipment onboard without using the ship’s engines.
