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Shore power: energy chain systems for shore power supply in ports

Sustainable energy supply for the ports of the future

Until now, ocean-going vessels have had to keep their diesel engines running while they were in ports so as to be supplied with electricity, which leads to high levels of pollutant and noise emissions. Shore power supply enables ships to dispense with diesel-powered engines during cargo handling and instead connect to the local power grid. Our customised energy supply systems for the shore power supply make it possible to route the electrical power supply in the form of power cables to the shore power system, where they are needed for connection to the berthed ship. Our solutions for shore power supply help ...
  • reduce air pollution, noise and vibrations,
  • improve air quality and
  • save costs.

The challenge: the connection dilemma

Every port is unique. Tidal behaviour, terminal designs and equipment differ from one port to another. Ships equipped for shore power supply have a cable drum on board that allows two cables with connectors to be lowered onto the quay. These can then be connected to sockets on the quay. There are three conditions for finding the optimum location for a fixed socket:

1. Deviation of shore power locations from ships
2. Onboard CMS restrictions
3. Flexibility of the berth arrangement

The self-propelled iMSPO system from igus provides the solution. It is able to provide a shore-side power outlet for the ship's cables wherever they are needed along the berth at a distance of 400m and more. 
iMSPO

Our system solutions for shore power supply

e-spool® shore power

igus Mobile Shore Power Outlet

Travels of 400m or more possible

Proven technology, longer service life, cost-efficient

Modular design

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e-chain reel

e-chain reel

  • Flexibility for existing and new shore power connections
  • Protected cable guidance
  • Increases safety and durability
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e-spool shore power

e-spool shore power

  • Slip ring-free system
  • Resistance to seawater, cold, heat and vibrations
  • Low-maintenance and inspection-friendly
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e-dispenser

e-dispenser for shore-power supply

  • Modular and compact system
  • Time-saving, partially automated connection of the power supply
  • No exhaust gases, no noise, high degree of safety
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Connection solutions - offshore and LNG terminals

Offshore terminals and ships place high demands on the flexibility and reliability of energy chain solutions, especially in combination with extreme weather conditions and changing berthing positions. LNG terminals require robust and low-maintenance shore power solutions that can cope with the challenges of long distances, harsh environmental conditions and constant operational readiness, for which the OSC energy supply system is ideal. Both areas need systems that can compensate for movements due to tides, wind and waves and implement emergency mechanisms. Such a system can also be found in our user report on the FSU in Bahrain.

Reliable application thanks to our test laboratory!

We test our shore power systems for you under real conditions and in all weather conditions in our in-house test laboratory. Around a third of our 4,000m² test laboratory for each industry sector is located in the outdoor area at the igus headquarters in Cologne. This is where our energy chain systems for onshore power supply and offshore applications are tested for their suitability in wind and weather - both on long travels and vertically on test towers.
 
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Shore power test laboratory

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