cold-ironing
v.— «The state of Alaska has imposed emission regulations in respect of soot, with quite severe penalties if exceeded, and several harbours in Sweden require cold ironing or emission reductions when some of the larger ferries are in port.» —“Marine Industry Targets Reduction In Air Pollution” Lloyd’s List International Oct. 29, 1993. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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