The National Company ‘National Administration of Maritime Ports’ Constanta signed, on Friday, a contract funded by European funds, worth over 86 million lei, for the power supply of all types of ships at the shore, according to a press release sent to AGERPRES.

„The National Company ‘National Administration of Maritime Ports’ Constanta signed contract no. 10475/11.03.2025, which aims to design and execute the project ‘Ensuring electrical conditions for ships’ shore connection in the Port of Constanta (Cold Ironing regime) – E-COLD – for interconnection to TEN-T for implementing the EALING project, funded through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Programme,’ with contractor SC TIAB SA Bucharest. The value of the design and execution contract is 86,129,240.43 lei (excluding VAT) and is funded from European funds through the Connecting Europe Facility – CEF Transport programme,” the source informs.

The project includes the installation of cold-ironing technology for 10 berths in Constanta Port, to ensure the energy supply conditions for all types of ships at the shore (cruise, RO-RO, ferry, multifunctional ships, bulk cargo vessels, tankers, etc.), regardless of size, supply voltage, frequency, and power demand.

The duration of the design and execution contract is 27 months (including 3 months for design).

The main benefits of implementing this project include: reducing noise levels, reducing harmful emissions and cutting carbon dioxide emissions in the port area, as well as in the commercial area immediately adjacent to the port; reducing vibrations for more comfortable conditions for passengers on board cruise ships.

Additionally, new business opportunities are created for all involved parties: lowering the operational costs of ships and providing additional services in the ports.

Other benefits include: the additional energy demand creates opportunities for local electricity grid balancing; connecting ships to renewable energy sources, including wind and solar energy, further reduces emissions.

Cold-ironing technology enables the supply of electricity from the shore to a ship at berth while its main and auxiliary engines are turned off.

By implementing this investment, the existing installations will be upgraded to a high-performance operational state, with improved energy efficiency. As a result, the conditions provided by the Port of Constanta will be significantly improved compared to other ports in the Black Sea Basin, which could lead to an increase in cargo traffic.

AGERPRES