Sanmar Shipyards has joined forces with IGUS, the world’s largest energy chain systems manufacturer, to develop and build a new compact ‘electric bunkering’ system that can supply various vessel types with onshore power.
By joining forces and expertise, the two companies have designed and built a simple-to-operate compact quayside Shore Power Dispenser System, which can be operated by just one crew member.
For Sanmar, as a Turkish shipyard and tug operator, the cooperation with Igus enables it to offer a charging infrastructure for the ports and is part of its mission to lead the tug and workboat industry’s efforts toward an environmentally friendly, sustainable, low- and zero-emission future.
Tamer Geçkin, R&D and Electrical Systems Director of Sanmar Shipyards, said: “We are delighted to have been able to share our expertise, skills, and knowledge with IGUS. Our vision of a future sustainable carbon-neutral tug and the towing sector will depend on simple, easy-to-use, and efficient infrastructure at ports and harbors around the world. We are proud to be at the heart of this transformation through innovation and technological advance.”
Stricter guidelines are forcing ports to implement more environmentally friendly technologies
Martin Tilling, Shore Power Systems Industry Manager of IGUS GmbH, said “As “IGUS” we are aware that more and more ports are confronted with an increased public awareness of environmental issues. Stricter guidelines are forcing ports to implement more environmentally friendly technologies. Our customized energy supply systems for providing vessels and tugs at berth with shore power are the solution to reduce air pollution, noise, and vibration. As a part of our global company vision such as “Improve all types of motion with motion plastics, with CO2 neutral footprint and zero plastic waste”, we are delighted to collaborate with Sanmar for their new design of green tugs.
A simple and modular system
From the start of their collaboration, both Igus and Sanmar understood that it was important to keep their system simple and modular so that the system can be adapted to the charging capabilities of each port. The cable management system combines standard components and is operated with a radio remote control so there is no need for additional personnel shoreside to operate it. Connection and disconnection require only a few minutes.
The two project partners are also sharing their experiences with the automated connection system which will be required if there is only a short period available for charging.
Features of Electric Bunkering System
- A modular and compact shore power dispenser system
- Each cable dispenser module can provide 500A current capacity (up to 1000V AC) and can be extended for higher charging capacity by increasing the number of modules
- The cable dispenser module is installed on a support structure that height is designed according to port requirements
- Selective deployment length and adjustable arm length
- A ready-to-install plug-and-play solution
- Extra cable protection by Triflex TR energy chain
- Uses standard components instead of project-specific special solutions