Norröna can now shut down engines in Seyðisfjörður

Norröna can now connect to shore power and switch off its engines while docked in Seyðisfjörður, mbl.is reports. The new equipment was formally put into use at Strandarbakki on Wednesday, marking the first step in electrifying the ports of Múlaþing municipality.

The connection is expected to significantly reduce emissions from the ferry while it is in port, as well as cut air pollution and noise in Seyðisfjörður. Smyril Line operates Norröna.

The project cost 95 million krónur, most of which was paid from Múlaþing’s port fund. The state contributed 2.6 million krónur through the Energy Fund.

ShoreLink supplied the equipment in cooperation with engineering consultancy EFLA and Smyril Line. Dagmar Ýr Stefánsdóttir, Múlaþing’s municipal and port manager, and Norröna captain Bogi Pedersen officially launched it by cutting a ribbon at the harbor.

“We are taking a big step today by cutting this ribbon, because the project marks the beginning of a green transition in Múlaþing’s ports,” Dagmar Ýr said. She described the project as an example of good cooperation between the municipality and Smyril Line, adding that they share a commitment to environmental performance at the port.