Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings signs Malta shore-power agreement
The arrangement will allow compatible cruise ships to use Malta’s electricity network for onboard power while docked.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has entered a Shore Power Purchase Agreement with Transport Malta, enabling its cruise ships to connect to Malta’s electricity network during port calls. The agreement was signed during the Decarbonising The Future Conference, held from October 12 to 14, 2026.
Shore-supplied electricity can support essential hotel services aboard vessels while they are alongside, including lighting and air conditioning. Using the port’s electrical network reduces the need to run onboard engines to generate power while docked.
Transport Malta Chief Executive Officer Leonid McKay and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Director of Nautical Operations Cristian Cutugno signed the agreement on behalf of their organizations.
Access will depend on each vessel’s equipment and operational compatibility with Malta’s shore-power system. The agreement therefore does not mean every ship in the company’s fleet will be able to connect immediately. Transport Malta has not provided a specific date by which all Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings vessels calling at the port are expected to begin using shore power.
