The Ports of Stockholm, operator of the harbour in Kapellskär, has taken delivery of the central onshore power supply (OPS) unit, provided by Actemium.

The facility will be located where Finnlines' ships berth. The company's newbuilds, Finnsirius and Finncanopus, will draw power from the shore once they are deployed on the Kapellskär-Åland Islands-Naantali route in 2023.

The two new Superstar-class ferries will also use the automated mooring system installed at the Port of Kapellskär.

The Ports of Stockholm will now lay the power lines, install cranes to carry them to the vessels, and test the facility.

The investment in the OPS facility is part of the EU co-financed (30%) Upgrade of the Baltic Sea Bridge Kapellskär-Långnäs-Naantali project, carried out by the ports of Stockholm and Naantali and Finnlines.

The Climate Leap initiative has also provided partial funding for the project's Swedish part.

"Having the possibility to invest, together with our customers, in modern technology that reduces emissions is extremely rewarding. It is very positive that our long-term loyal customer, Finnlines, has chosen to invest in sustainable development at Port of Kapellskär," Bino Drummond, Deputy Chairman of the Port of Kapellskär, commented.

Antonio Raimo, Line Manager at Finnlines, also highlighted, "Our two new vessels are an investment in more sustainable shipping and increased volumes. The vessels are 235 metres long and the total linear meter-length for trucks, haulage vehicles and cars onboard is more than five kilometres per vessel. In practical terms this means a capacity for around 200 cars and almost 300 haulage vehicles on the car deck. The passenger capacity will increase to around 1,100."

Photo: Ports of Stockholm