HAL's Zuiderdam to use Shore Power in Vancouver in 2009

[Krazy Kruizers]

Holland America Line’s ms Zuiderdam to Use Shore Power in Vancouver in 2009

 

Five Ships Now Have Shore Power Capability

 

Seattle, December 17, 2008 — The ms Zuiderdam will become the fifth ship in Holland America Line’s fleet to use shore power when it homeports in Vancouver, British Columbia, for its 2009 Alaska cruise season. Purchasing shore power — or local electricity — reduces fuel consumption and emissions and the Zuiderdam will join the ms Oosterdam, ms Westerdam, ms Noordam and ms Amsterdam, which have employed shore power in Seattle for Alaska cruise seasons since 2006.

The Zuiderdam will use shore power, also called cold ironing, when in Vancouver during a series of seven-day Alaska cruises between May 9 and Sept. 26, 2009. As at the Port of Seattle, the Port of Vancouver will provide “plug-in” capability for the Zuiderdam, which then will use local electricity instead of diesel fuel, for power while docked between cruises.

“Holland America Line is very pleased to be able to use shore power in Vancouver next summer,” said Richard D. Meadows, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs. “As a company, we are dedicated to reducing air emissions as part of our commitment to responsible environmental practices. “

Meadows noted that other ports, such as San Diego, Los Angeles and Civitavecchia, Italy (gateway to Rome), are also working towards implementing a shore power system in the future. As they come on line, Holland America Line will engineer additional ships with the capability to use and purchase this power. Holland America’s newest ship, the Signature-class ms Eurodam, is partly outfitted for shore power and can have the final plug-in additions made quickly.

After docking under their own power, Holland America ships are hooked up to shore power within 20-30 minutes. Power generation is transferred back to the ship shortly before departure.

The Zuiderdam sails 20, seven-day roundtrip cruises from Vancouver to Alaska, departing Saturdays between May 9 and Sept. 19; on Sept. 26 the ship departs Vancouver for an 18-day cruise down the Pacific coast and through the Panama Canal to Fort Lauderdale.

The total cost to retrofit a Holland America ship with a shore power connection system is nearly $1.4 million. In addition, local ports must establish hook-ups and install a transformer dockside.

Westerdam and Oosterdam were the first to be retrofitted to use shore power at the Port of Seattle in 2006. In 2007 Noordam was retrofitted and joined Oosterdam. In 2008 Oosterdam, Westerdam and Amsterdam all used shore power in Seattle. In 2009 Westerdam and Amsterdam will use Seattle shore power while Zuiderdam “plugs in” at Vancouver.

[InTheWASide]

Holland America Line’s ms Zuiderdam to Use Shore Power in Vancouver in 2009

Five Ships Now Have Shore Power Capability

Seattle, December 17, 2008 — The ms Zuiderdam will become the fifth ship in Holland America Line’s fleet to use shore power when it homeports in Vancouver, British Columbia, for its 2009 Alaska cruise season. Purchasing shore power — or local electricity — reduces fuel consumption and emissions and the Zuiderdam will join the ms Oosterdam, ms Westerdam, ms Noordam and ms Amsterdam, which have employed shore power in Seattle for Alaska cruise seasons since 2006.

The Zuiderdam will use shore power, also called cold ironing, when in Vancouver during a series of seven-day Alaska cruises between May 9 and Sept. 26, 2009. As at the Port of Seattle, the Port of Vancouver will provide “plug-in” capability for the Zuiderdam, which then will use local electricity instead of diesel fuel, for power while docked between cruises.

“Holland America Line is very pleased to be able to use shore power in Vancouver next summer,” said Richard D. Meadows, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs. “As a company, we are dedicated to reducing air emissions as part of our commitment to responsible environmental practices. “

Meadows noted that other ports, such as San Diego, Los Angeles and Civitavecchia, Italy (gateway to Rome), are also working towards implementing a shore power system in the future. As they come on line, Holland America Line will engineer additional ships with the capability to use and purchase this power. Holland America’s newest ship, the Signature-class ms Eurodam, is partly outfitted for shore power and can have the final plug-in additions made quickly.

After docking under their own power, Holland America ships are hooked up to shore power within 20-30 minutes. Power generation is transferred back to the ship shortly before departure.

The Zuiderdam sails 20, seven-day roundtrip cruises from Vancouver to Alaska, departing Saturdays between May 9 and Sept. 19; on Sept. 26 the ship departs Vancouver for an 18-day cruise down the Pacific coast and through the Panama Canal to Fort Lauderdale.

The total cost to retrofit a Holland America ship with a shore power connection system is nearly $1.4 million. In addition, local ports must establish hook-ups and install a transformer dockside.

Westerdam and Oosterdam were the first to be retrofitted to use shore power at the Port of Seattle in 2006. In 2007 Noordam was retrofitted and joined Oosterdam. In 2008 Oosterdam, Westerdam and Amsterdam all used shore power in Seattle. In 2009 Westerdam and Amsterdam will use Seattle shore power while Zuiderdam “plugs in” at Vancouver.[/quote]

 

The Zaandam will also be in Seattle. Since it's obvious they can do the R Class (Amsterdam) I wonder if they'll be able to make the changes in time for her as well.

 

Then HAL will run emission free in Seattle.

 

I think that scrubber test is still in effect though so not sure if that has anything to do with it.

[RuthC]

The total cost to retrofit a Holland America ship with a shore power connection system is nearly $1.4 million.

A much more worthwhile use of money than the planned changes to the S-class ships and the Rotterdam. I would prefer that this type of change be done to all the ships first.

[Krazy Kruizers]

A much more worthwhile use of money than the planned changes to the S-class ships and the Rotterdam. I would prefer that this type of change be done to all the ships first.

 

Especially since so many ships sail out of Vancouver and Seattle.

[bishop84]

The Zaandam will also be in Seattle. Since it's obvious they can do the R Class (Amsterdam) I wonder if they'll be able to make the changes in time for her as well.

 

Then HAL will run emission free in Seattle.

 

I think that scrubber test is still in effect though so not sure if that has anything to do with it.

 

I wonder if the system they are using has something to do with the Azipod drives as the only ships converted, so far, are the ships equipped with this propulsion type system. There again I do not think the Princess ships use the pod system so there must be a way to do this?