Ship upgrades need shore-side support
A CLIA Aruba shore power presentation at Cruise Connect 2026 emphasised that cleaner cruise operations also depend on ports and energy suppliers, according to 24ora. Donald Brown, CLIA’s senior vice-president for maritime policy, discussed emissions, water production and wastewater treatment.
Infrastructure remains a constraint
The presentation said 193 ships could connect to shore power in 2026, representing 73 percent of member-fleet capacity, while fewer than three percent of cruise ports worldwide had at least one equipped berth. Potential emissions reductions depend on the electricity source. These are industry figures presented at the meeting, not confirmation that Aruba has approved or installed a shore-power system.
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Image: Donald Brown speaking at a lectern during the CLIA presentation.
