Cavotec and ABB will be offering turn-key cold ironing solutions to ports together after signing a Memorandum of Understanding.
By teaming up the two companies say that they are able to supply and advanced and highly customised solutions to the global ports markets.
ABB’s capabilities within shore-to-ship power systems include port electrification technologies, frequency conversion systems, power transformers, control and protection equipment, as well as consulting services.
Whilst Cavotec offers interface equipment including shore connection boxes and cable management systems.
“Shore-to-ship power is a sustainable solution to reduce local emissions and enable green port operations” said said Oleg Aleinikov, Managing Director of ABB’s Grid Integration business
Cold Ironing Fact File:
Cold ironing is the term commonly used for when ships plug in to an onshore power supply whilst in port.
The uptake of shore-to-ship power solutions is increasing worldwide with the technology now allowing a completely seamless switch from seamless switch from on-board generation to shore power supply.
There is no disruption of services including lighting, heating and refrigeration making it a particularly popular option with cruise vessels.
Ships can shut down their engines thus eliminating air emissions as well noise and vibrations while berthed in ports.
As ports are often located in populated areas it is felt this can have a contribution to improved air quality.
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