Premiere of shore power with the fleet of Hapag-Lloyd

Hapag-Lloyd connects first ship to shore power; initially 15  Hapag-Lloyd ships receive environmentally-friendly technology
 
With the arrival of the "Dallas Express" in the Port of Oakland in  California, last weekend, Hapag-Lloyd has for the first time connected a  ship to shore-based power. By using this connection the auxiliary  engines normally used to provide power on board can be switched off,  reducing emissions from ships while they are at berth. Other ports  around the world are also working on shore-based power systems. The Port  of Oakland recently completed installation of the 6,600 volt shore-based  power supply after an initial test with Hapag-Lloyd last August. The "Dallas Express" is the first ship to use it now.
 
In California shore-based power will be mandatory for a certain  percentage of ship calls by any particular shipping line from 2014.  Hapag-Lloyd is already preparing a total of 15 vessels for the High Voltage Shore Connection (HVSC) of which the "Dallas Express" was the  pilot project. A 40-foot container is located at the stern of the  4,860-TEU vessel. This contains electrical components and an extendable  cable drum for the actual connection to the shore-based source. The drum  automatically balances out tidal lift during lay time.
 
The special container has been jointly developed by Hapag-Lloyd and the  Hamburg based company SAM Electronics. The design can be used for the  entire fleet, independent of shipboard voltage and the required power of a ship. In the event of a ship changing trade route, or maintenance of the container, the special containers can be swapped.
 
As part of the Pacific Atlantic Express Service (PAX) the "Dallas Express" links 19 ports in North Europe (Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp and Thamesport), North America and Asia. The rotation via the Panama Canal takes 98 days.

Quelle: LogEastics

Portal: www.logistik-express.com