 The North Terminal Shore Power project would also allow for Ro-Ro vessels to plug into the electrical grid and avoid the use of auxiliary emissions while at berth at the Port of Hueneme.  Vehicles being driven off a “Roll On/Roll Off” vessel. After the North Terminal Shore Power project is completed, the vessel will be able to plug in while these operations are happening.  Image shows the project location and the proximity of it to the surrounding area. The North Terminal Shore Power project provides state of the art electrical infrastructure and electrical-grid-base connection, allowing ocean going vessels to shut down their diesel auxiliary engines while at berth—effectively eliminating vessel diesel emissions while at berth.
The Port of Hueneme will continue to take the necessary steps as a proactive community partner to implement solutions, resolutions, and technologies to ensure the health and viability of our local economies and surrounding communities.
On average, 210 vessels per year are expected to use the shore power facility annually resulting in a 94 percent reduction in particulate matter and a 99 percent reduction in Nitrogen Oxides over the lifetime of the entire shore power infrastructure project. The diesel emissions eliminated from vessels while at berth and the overall emission reductions generated by this project will improve the local air quality and continue the Port’s strategic long-term vision to modernize its facilities, improve the efficiency of goods movement, reduce its carbon footprint, and bolster resilience at The Port of Hueneme.
“The new North Terminal shoreside power system will drastically reduce emissions and provide grid-based electrical; connection redundancy to different classes of ocean-going vessels,” said KJ May, Engineering Manager at the Port of Hueneme.
These improvements will effectively eliminate the noise and emissions from auxiliary engines and simultaneously improve the working conditions and increase the quality of life for neighboring communities, shippers, truckers, terminal operators, and dock workers alike.
Upgrading The Port of Hueneme’s infrastructure significantly reduces the emissions generated by goods movement and will produce long-term benefits throughout our regional and national transportation systems.
This investment is part of our legacy of environmental stewardship at the Port” said Kristin Decas, Port of Hueneme CEO & Port Director. “California requires RORO vessels to plug in while at berth by 2025; beating this goal keeps us competitive in the global market and further eliminates emissions from our day-to-day operations.”
The Port of Hueneme is aiming to get the North Terminal Shore Power System operational within calendar year 2024. Once completed, the Port will maintain contracts to keep the shoreside power electrification equipment in operable condition for the life of the equipment—which is expected to be at least 20 years. |
