Port of Seattle Reports Progress on Shore Power Usage for Cruise Ships
The Port of Seattle's 2025 cruise season report highlights a significant increase in shore power usage, with eight home port ships achieving 65% utilization during 298 port calls, up from 42% in 2024. This progress aligns with the 2027 mandate for all home port ships to use 100% shore power. Additionally, the port partnered with Carnival Corp. to test biofuel bunkering on three Holland America Line sailings.

The Port of Seattle's 2025 cruise season report indicates significant progress towards the 2027 mandate for all home port ships to utilize 100% shore power at dock. In 2025, eight home port ships achieved a record 65% shore power usage during 298 port calls, an increase from 42% in 2024. Additionally, the port collaborated with Carnival Corp. on a biofuel demonstration project, testing biofuel bunkering during three Holland America Line sailings.




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