Shore power at Port of Oslo

The Port of Oslo's ambition is to contribute to making Oslo a sustainable city, with environmentally friendly harbor activities and sea transport.

Our goal is to reduce emissions by 85% by 2030 and ultimately become a zero-emission port.  Electrification of the harbor is essential to achieve our climate ambitions and zero-emission vision. 

• Color Lines Cruise Ferries (Color Fantasy and Color Magic): Equipped with shore power fascilities since 2011. 
• DFDS International Ferries at Revierkaia: Utilizing shore power since 2019. 
• Cement Ships at Nordre Sjursøykai: Shore power facilities established in 2022. 
• Cruise Ships at Revierkaia: Completed in April 2024. Official opening in summer 2024.
• Shore power fascilities for container ships at Yilport Oslo: Expected to be ready by summer 2025. 
• Shore power for cruise Ships at Filipstadkaia: Planned for establishment in 2025. 

The Port of Oslo currently offers shore power on the following quays: 

1. SHORE POWER FOR CRUISE SHIPS, REVIERKAIA: 

Together with Filipstadkaia, Revierkaia is one of two cruise quays in Oslo. The shore power facility for cruise ships at Revierkaia is high-voltage and has potential to supply up to 16 MW. Currently we have access to 10 MvA. The voltage level is 6.6 kV/11 kV. The frequency converter is 50/60 Hz. Compliance with the OEC 80005 standard. The facility is very important for the Port of Oslo to reach our ambitious climate goals. 

2. PIER 2 (DFDS) AND REVIERKAIA, VIPPETANGEN:

Shore power facilities for DFDS's ferries Pearl Seaways and Crown Seaways at Vippetangen were established in 2019. Color Line's ferries can connect when needed, as they did in relation to the corona crisis when the ships were in storage. The facility has connection points both at Utstikker 2 and Revierkaia. Total capacity of 7.5 MW, 11 kV and 50 Hz. 

3. NORDRE SJURSØYKAI - CEMENT SHIPS:

Shore power facility for Heidelberg Cement's cement boats. Total capacity of 1.8 MW. Two outlets. 400-690 V, 50/60 Hz. Established 2022. 

Instructions and user manual for sement ships

4. SØNDRE SJURSØYKAI - CONTAINER SHIPS:

Shore power facility for container ships at Yilport Oslo at Søndre Sjursøykai will be ready in the fall of 2024. The plant will have three outlets with the option of 50 and 60 Hz. The maximum capacity will be 1,600 kVA (1.6 MW). Yilport Oslo is Norway's largest container terminal. Based on the arrival statistics for 2020, the facility has the potential to cut emissions of 2,371 tonnes of CO2 and 33 tonnes of NOX per year. 

Terms of agreement for the use of shore power installations in the Port of Oslo

Terms of agreement for the use of shore power facilities 

Shore power plant for cruise ships at Port of Oslo  

The cruise ship AIDAmar docks at Revierkaia. On the quay you can see the CMS (cable management system) which is used to connect cruise ships to shore power. 

The shore power plant for cruise ships at Revierkaia was completed in April 2024. The plant is going through a test phase with the cruise ships calling at Port of Oslo in the spring/summer of 2024. 

• The shore power facility for cruise ships at Revierkaia is high-voltage and has potential to supply up to 16 MvA. Currently we have access to 10 MvA.

• The voltage level is 6.6 kV/11 kV 

• The frequency converter is 50/60 Hz. 

• Compliance with the IEC 80005-1 standard. 

Before arrival for cruise ships: 

For fast and efficient connection to our shore power systems for cruise ships, we need the following information about your ship prior to the call: 

• Maximum power capacity 

• Voltage levels and frequency 

• Location of the connector to the ship 

• Contact information for the PIC on the ship 

• Has the ship been connected to shore power before?  

Price shore power for cruise ships 

First port of call procedure for cruise ships 

Compatibility assessment shore power cruise ship

Order shore power for cruise ships at Revierkaia: 

Please use the order form on this website or contact Oslo Harbor Guard on Tel. 0047-91799900/havnevakt@oslohavn.no. For new customers or other questions, please contact us at landstrom@oslohavn.no