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Shore Power Suppply at Indian Ports to Visiting Ship
Applicable to:
All ships visiting Indian ports
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Shore Power Supply Infrastructure — Ports to develop infrastructure
Indian ports are to develop infrastructure to supply shore power to ships. Each port has a 100-day agenda to supply shore power to low voltage ships with low power demand.
- Ports to decide: 100-day agenda for low voltage, low power demand ships
- Long-term plan: Develop infrastructure for all ships, collaborate with local electric supply companies
2. Standardization of Equipment — Directorate to issue guidelines
The Directorate General of Shipping will issue necessary guidelines for standardization of equipment to be fitted on board a ship for shore power supply.
List of Ports: Click here to view the list of ports currently supplying shore power.
Important Note
Ships must take shore power when berthed at a port if it is listed in the above-mentioned list and the requirement is mandatorily applicable.
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