The modular and compact system is fixed to mooring points in the harbour and has an extendable swing arm that bridges the distance to the ship. This allows the crew to easily connect the shore power to the vessel. The arm movement and the extension of the energy chain of 10 metres and more are carried out by an integrated electric drive system. This can be controlled via a control panel on land or alternatively with a remote control on-board. The three-dimensional triflex energy chain ensures safe tidal range compensation. The first three e-chain dispensers from igus have already been successfully installed near Bergen, Norway.
The compact shore power solution fulfils the requirements of the IEC 80005 standard.
