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Shore power

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.
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The challenge: the connection dilemma

iMSPO
iMSPO

Every harbour is unique. Tidal behaviour, terminal designs and equipment differ from port to port. Ships equipped for shore power 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 it is needed along the berth up to a distance of 400m and more.

Our system solutions for shore power supply

e-spool® shore power

igus Mobile Shore Power Outlet

  • Travel distances of 400 m and more possible
  • Proven technology, longer service life, cost-effective
  • Modular design
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e-chain reel

e-chain reel

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

e-spool® shore power

  • Slip ring-free system
  • Insensitive to seawater, cold, heat and vibration
  • Low maintenance and easy to inspect
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e-dispenser

e-dispenser for shore power supply

  • Modular and compact system
  • Time-saving, semi-automated connection of the power supply
  • No exhaust fumes, no noise, high level 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 extreme weather conditions and with 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 OSC energy supply is ideal. Both areas require 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.

Further applications of the shore power supply

offshore

3,000 shore power connections per year
The Mongstad offshore base is one of the most frequently used bases in Norway. The shore power e-spool makes sure that the vessels that change twice a day are reliably supplied with shore power. Integrated in a 10-foot container, it can be positioned as required.

LNG

Shore power cable management system for FSU in Bahrain
For the new offshore LNG terminal in Bahrain, Schneider Electric and igus® have developed the world's first shore-side power supply system for a floating storage unit (FSU). The core component of the system is a flexible cable feed system between the landing stage and the FSU.

Shore power gangway

Shore power gangway for Becker Marine Systems
"Hummel", the floating liquefied gas power plant from Becker Marine Systems, supplies cruise ships in the port with energy. The igus® shore power gangway, which serves both as a cable feed system and as a passenger gangway, connects the barge with the quay and guides cables with connectors.

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