PISCATAWAY, N.J., USA, 6 February 2007 IEEE has begun to develop
the first uniform standard for connecting commercial ships to shore power. Work
on this international standard, IEEE P1713(TM), “Electrical Shore-to-Ship
Connections”, responds to the likelihood that many ports will encourage or
require vessels to access to shore-based power duringtheir 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
the shore power supply, shore connection boxes, cable connections, ship incoming
panel and control system. IEEE P1713 also will address safety considerations and
system maintenance and inspection.
This standard will recommend best practices
to protect industry investment and promote universal connectivity. 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.
IEEE P1713 is sponsored by the IEEE Industry Applications Society.
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