IEEE Develops Standard for Connecting Commercial Ships to Shore Power - IEEE P1713
February 12, 2007 // Published as a news service by IHS
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The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) is developing the first uniform standard for connecting commercial ships to shore power.
Work on international standard IEEE P1713 - Electrical Shore-to-Ship Connections, responds to the likelihood that many ports will encourage or require vessels to access to shore-based power during their time in port as a way to reduce air pollution.
The standard will offer recommended practices for all electrical system components needed when bringing power from shore to commercial ships, which often require more than 5 MW of power.
Components covered include:
- Shore power supply.
- Shore connection boxes.
- Cable connections.
- Ship incoming panel.
- Control systems.
IEEE P1713 also will address safety considerations and system maintenance and inspection.
According to IEEE, this standard will recommend best practices to protect industry investment and promote universal connectivity.
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It also will foster coordinated development of analytical techniques, port infrastructure and shipboard electrical plants to aid implementation of the "any ship, any port" concept.
Source: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.