PortMiami’s Shore Power Launch Led by Carnival Corporation After Reaching New Milestone

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Carnival Corporation Celebrates Shore Power Launch at PortMiami with Carnival Conquest

Shore power has officially arrived for ships docked at PortMiami. Today, Carnival Conquest, representing Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, marked this milestone by becoming the first cruise ship to plug into landside electrical power at the cruise capital of the world.

The inaugural event, held by Carnival Corporation, celebrated the introduction of shore power at PortMiami, announcing that Carnival Conquest would lead the initiative as the first cruise ship to connect to landside electrical power. Credit: Miami-Dade County.

This achievement results from a collaborative partnership between Miami-Dade County, Florida Power & Light Company, and several cruise lines, including Carnival Corporation. PortMiami is now the first major cruise port on the U.S. eastern seaboard to offer shore power connections at five cruise berths.

“This is an important milestone for our hometown, and we’re proud to support Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and all county and port officials for their amazing partnership in bringing shore power to PortMiami,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “We continue to implement initiatives that keep us ahead of our ambitious goals to reduce emissions, and this new shore power capability will allow our ships to rely on the electrical grid while in port.”

Carnival Conquest’s selection for the inaugural connection at PortMiami follows Carnival Corporation’s achievement of surpassing its 2030 shore power goal in 2023, seven years ahead of schedule. The company now leads the industry with 67% of its fleet shore power-capable, doubling the number of ships able to “plug in” compared to ports equipped to provide shore power.

“Using shoreside electricity to power our ships in port is an integral part of our global strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and minimize our environmental footprint,” said Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc. “It’s been over 20 years since our company first pioneered shore power for the cruise industry, yet adoption remains limited to just 2% of cruise ports worldwide. We applaud PortMiami for recognizing shore power as vital to the future of our industry and the planet and for leading their peers in delivering this capability to cruise ships.”

Energy Efficiency and Reduced Fuel Use

Shore power enables cruise operators to switch off ship engines while in port and “plug in” to use energy from the local electric grid to power onboard systems and equipment. Depending on the mix of energy sources, using shore power can reduce total emissions by up to 98%. Carnival Corporation is committed to connecting to shoreside electricity in port when available and operationally feasible, and is working closely with ports worldwide to prioritize investment in this important capability.

Carnival Corporation’s Current Shore Power Achievements:

• Two-thirds of the company’s global fleet – 64 ships – are equipped with shore power capabilities and are ready to “plug in” where port connections to electric power are available.
• Nearly half of its global portfolio of world-class cruise lines boast fleets that are 100% shore power-capable.
• An additional three ships will be outfitted with shore power capabilities this year, and a recent agreement with Switzerland-based technology company ABB Group will help install 30 more shore power connections onboard Carnival Corporation ships in the coming years.

Shore power is one of many emission reduction technologies Carnival Corporation utilizes to reduce fuel use as part of its overall decarbonization strategy and pursuit of net zero GHG emissions by 2050. Thanks to aggressive and ongoing actions throughout the fleet, Carnival Corporation is producing over 10% fewer total GHG emissions today than in 2011, despite increasing capacity by roughly 30% in that time.

For more information on the company’s long-term sustainability vision and progress under its six focus areas – climate action; circular economy; sustainable tourism; good health and well-being; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and biodiversity and conservation – visit Carnival Corporation’s dedicated report website, CarnivalSustainability.com.

This release may include claims related to our greenhouse gas emissions reductions, goals, initiatives, accomplishments, and progress reports. Supporting data for such greenhouse gas emissions claims, including data verification information, is published in our Sustainability Reports on carnivalcorp.com/sustainability on an annual basis.