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Editorial (European Energy Innovation)

September 2016

THE POWER BEHIND VESSEL CHARGING AND AUTOMATED MOORING

INNOVATION IN PRACTICE involving automated mooring and commission two combined

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conwniereclteiosns– cwhearregcienigvedanadn oarudteormated mDouocrloint gsaytes.chnologies for ships – systcehmarsgitnhgastystems for an electric
make dramatic improvements in safety, operational efficiency, and envirohnybmriednptaasl senger ferry application in
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at support the wider use of vessel charging and automated mooring in“Twhheaatppislication integrates our

sometimes described as a conservative industry. MoorMaster™, Alternative Maritime

Power (AMP), and Automatic Plug-in

“For us, innovation and partnerships are the two key aspects of encouraging the Swyisdteermu,s(AePS). APS automates the
of systems that drive efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and improveconsnaefecttyio,”n of cranes, ships and other
mobile equipment to electrical power
explains Duclot.
using cable reels,”

“Earlier this year, we entered into a co-operation agreement with Finnish marine and
energy group Wärtsilä to develop the world’s first integrated marine wireless cha“rTghinisgeaxnpdands the potential use of
mobile electrical equipment, and
automated mooring concept.”
generates cost savings as well as

“The agreement incorporates Wärtsilä’s innovative wireless vessel charging systeimmp, rwovhiincgh safety,” he adds.

is based on inductive power transfer, (IPT), and incorporates our vacuum-based,
Similar to the Cavotec systems that
automated mooring technology MoorMaster™.”
already moor and charge a battery-

“Significant interest already exists in this system, with the first prototype schepdouwleedredfopr assenger ferry at two berths
in Norway, two MoorMaster™ MM200
installation at an application in Norway during the first half of 2017.”
units will be installed at the Parainen and

The IPT sequence Nauvo berths, (one unit at each berth),

“What we have done is to combine MoorMaster™ vacuum pads with Wärtsiläa’lsonIPgTwittho two AMP charging towers.

achieve the fastest ever automated mooring and charging sequence,” claims Duclot.
The MoorMaster™ unit signals to the

“The speed of the operation supports key industry objectives such as reducing thAeMoPvuenriat lwl hen the ship is securely
moored, and a laser sensor then guides
cost of investment in terms of battery cost, vessel weight, and heat load.”
the AMP connector to a hatch in the

As ferries approach the berth, the IPT system readies for the charging andsidmeooofritnhge vessel where it connects to
sequence. Crucially – and in one of the key features of this system – charging canthbeesghiinp’s battery unit to begin charging.

Page 1 of 4 Ports & Maritime Airports Mining & Tunnelling The electric hybrid ferry, which will
be operated by FinFerries, will be
info@cavotec.com approximately 90m in length, 16m
cavotec.com wide, and will be able to carry up to
G9e0nercalaInrdsu.stIrty is due to enter service in
summer 2017. The vessel will make
crossings – at 15-minute intervals
during the day, and one round trip per
hour at night – throughout the year and
in all weather conditions.

Cavotec is a global engineering group that manufactures power transmission, “This, and a similar application already
distribution and control technologies that form the link between fixed and in operation in Norway, are attracting
mobile equipment in the Ports & Maritime, Airports, Mining & Tunnelling and interest in the sector, and have the
General Industry sectors. To find out more about Cavotec, visit our website at potential to be introduced by similar ferry
cavotec.com. services all over the world,” says Duclot. l

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