Shore Power For Cruise Ships Unlikely

The local Daily reports that Port Authority head Mr. Dumas says it is unlikely the NPA will take advantage of a federally funded (taxpayer) program which would pick up 50% of the cost to make shore power available for cruise ships.

The Port Authority's portion of the estimated $4 million price tag would be $2 million to make shore power available to visiting cruise ships. Mr. Dumas is quoted as saying the NPA is not convinced the addition of shore power would be cost-effective.