Lloyd's Shipping & Trade Law
Power ships: what are they and what does the law say?
Power ships today representthe cutting edge of innovation, making the source and production of energymovable. Increasingand variable demand for energy has caused local authorities to face new demandsfor production. Immediate energy demands must be met but investment should notlead to long-term entrenchment of infrastructure likely to be outdated quickly.
A solution is to use short-term
structures while promoting investment in more sustainable energy resources. In this
context, floating power installations may be a useful option.