Oslo to waive quay fees for ships operating emission-free while linked to shore power

As part of a brand-new environmental strategy, starting from 2026, vessels that sail emission-free in and out of the Norwegian Port of Oslo are to be exempt from quay fees while plugged into shore power.

Officials from the Port of Oslo have explained that those ships that are sailing in an eco-friendly manner and, therefore, accomplish a “high environmental score” are to earn additional discounts, while the vessels that have not yet adopted any green solution will be required to pay more.

The discounts will be calculated using the Environmental Port Index (EPI) system for cruise ships and the Environmental Ship Index (ESI) for all units.

As divulged, a 100% discount on quay fees is envisaged to be implemented for vessels sailing emission-free specifically in and out of Steilene, which consists of five islands located in the inner Oslofjord.

In addition to this, a 20% discount is planned to be applied for cargo ships using established shore power sites, while the existing 20% discount for scheduled traffic is going to be discontinued.

Speaking about this development, Ingvar M. Mathisen, Port