Damen Shiprepair Oranjewerf, part of Damen Shipyards Group, expands its shore power capacity to support all type of vessels.
The yard had already installed shore power suited to many of its projects. It was, however, not a solution compatible with all vessels. With this latest installation, developed by Elma Systems, the availability of clean on-shore power converted to 60Hz has been widened to cover all types of vessel that call at the yard.
The shore power system of 355A (Ampere), which is installed to the yard’s floating dock, can support up to 250kVA. However, should more power be required, there is an option to add a battery or secondary power source. The Rotary Converter is therefore also equipped with a load sharing system. With this new shore power system, Damen Shiprepair Oranjewerf expects to see a reduction in carbon emission, making a significant contribution towards its sustainability ambitions.
Commercial Manager Damen Shiprepair Oranjewerf Jeen van der Werf explains, “Previously, we were able to provide shore power with 50 hertz. However, we get a lot of offshore, navy and fishing vessels come to the yard for work, and many of these vessels operate on 60 hertz.” As a result, he says, they often had to hire in a diesel powered generator, something the yard was keen to avoid.
Marco Roman, Project Manager / Coordinator, Elma Systems, stated that the company values the collaboration that was experienced during this project, from development till installation.
It has resulted in a solution that will help, not only Damen, but also the maritime industry as a whole to conduct operations in a cleaner, more environmentally conscious manner in a very smart way.
…said Marco Roman.
