Shipping companies in Damietta are attempting to convince officials to repeal the Damietta Port Authority’s decision to force ships to purchase electricity while docked instead of using their own generators, Al Mal reports. In a bid to boost its USD revenues, the port authority had announced two weeks ago that docked ships would be allowed to use their generators only during the loading and unloading of cargo and otherwise have to pay the authority USD 0.50 for every kWh consumed. The port, however, is not equipped to supply all ships with electricity, according to the deputy head of the Damietta Chamber of Shipping, who explained that ships should have the option to buy power but should not be forced to do it.

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