The rain of money that fell on Italian ports consisting of Public funds, mainly European, allocated for recovery of economies affected by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is has been conveyed to various ports of call in the execution of the works for the electrification of the quays in order to provide shore power to ships at berth which, if equipped with systems to connect to this network, they can thus Shut down on-board engines and reduce harmful gas emissions.

Now it is the turn of the port of Termoli, with the Port System of the Southern Adriatic Sea, which has entrusted these works to Eurowork Srl, which indicated for the design of the the Temporary Grouping of Professionals composed of the EN.Co & Partners Srl (parent company), Ing. Tommaso di Bari, ing. Giuseppe Capolupo, Lorella archaeologist Lamanna, ing. Rossella Piccininni, eng. Nicola Pellecchia (principals). The contract relates to the definitive/executive design and execution of the works for the "Electrification of the Pier Docks Ferry, Fishing and Armed Forces of the port of Termoli", on the basis of the technical and economic feasibility project race base. The contract has a total value of approximately 4.5 million euros, of which 4.25 million for works, 88 thousand euros for the final design and almost 48 thousand euros as an amount for the security costs. After the signing of the contract, which took place in the In recent days, the economic operator will present to the Technical Department of the Port Authority, the executive project, After that, the work will start.

The work involves the installation of four electrical systems independent dedicated to the "cold ironing" service of vessels and ships stationed in the port of Termoli, one of which feeds the ferries with voltage standardised 11 kV with flexible application options of the system by providing connection sockets with dual frequency at 50 Hz and 60 Hz, an electrical system of 400 V low-voltage tug supply with point connection to the distribution dealer's network E-Distribution at the low voltage level, a system 400V low voltage power supply for fishing vessels three-phase and 230 V single-phase at 50 Hz frequency and a electric power supply of the boats of the armed forces in low voltage at 400V three-phase and 230V single-phase at frequency at 50 Hz.

The overall economic framework will be covered by the funds of the National Plan for Complementary Investments to integration of national NRRP funds. The PSA, in fact, had the project has been submitted to the PNRR calls. The Ministry of Welfare Infrastructure and Transport had admitted the work to funding, allocating six million euros to the Molise airport.

"After Bari and Brindisi," the president pointed out of the AdSP, Ugo Patroni Griffi - we have managed to bring the cold ironing also in Termoli, a further and significant step in Forward on the path we have taken towards sustainability and the modernisation of port infrastructure. In a In the near future, fishing fleets and ferries will be able to power the their ships directly at the quay. You will go to Tremors with zero environmental impact. This is a breakthrough towards a cleaner, more quieter and more sustainable."

If cold ironing has also been brought to Termoli, it is It remains to be seen whether the companies operating maritime services from and for the port, but also the operators of the fishing vessels, will equip the their naval units, generally of small size, expensive equipment needed for them to connect to the shore power grid, which will also require the continuous employment of specialised personnel on the docks both in Termoli and in the other Italian ports more or less that have been or will be electrified.