You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence EMEA News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features EMEA Hoegh Autoliners LNG-Fuelled Ship Connects to Shore Power in Zeebrugge Hoegh Autoliners LNG-Fuelled Ship Connects to Shore Power in Zeebrugge by Ship & Bunker News Team Friday October 2, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The car carrier drew electricity using an 11kV shore power connection. Image Credit: Hoegh Autoliners Norwegian shipping company Hoegh Autoliners has connected its vessel to shore power in Belgium ’s Zeebrugge in its first such connection in Europe . The LNG-fuelled car carrier, Hoegh Starlight , also became the company's first vessel to connect to an 11kV shore power system, the firm said in a LinkedIn post today. Shore power allows ships to switch off their auxiliary engines while berthed and draw electricity from the local grid, cutting emissions and improving air quality around ports. However, shore power’s credentials also depend on the availability of renewable electricity in the local grid, limiting its green impact in regions still reliant on fossil-fuel power generation. “This milestone would not have been possible without the dedication and perseverance of our onboard team, together with the support of our vessel management team on site throughout the process,” Sebjørn Dahl , COO of Hoegh Autoliners, said. Hoegh Starlight was delivered in December 2025 and is suitable for conversion to ammonia propulsion. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Former Stena Bulk Manager Joins ScanOcean as Senior Commercial Manager Former Stena Bulk bunker procurement manager Lars Malmbratt has joined the company's Gothenburg off