Shore Connection Box
medium
Standardised shore power connection point for cold-ironing in port.
30 yr
Typical Lifetime
Typical Manufacturers
ABB
Siemens
Cavotec
Known Models (2)
ABB Marine (Finland/Switzerland) Onshore Power Supply (OPS)
1-20 MVA
· Shore-to-Ship Power
Voltage: 6.6kV / 11kV
type: Shore Connection System
size_range: ['OPS LV', 'OPS MV']
variant_count_approx: 2
period_start_year: 2010
period_end_year: None
drive_type: N/A
construction: Shore connection box, transformer, frequency converter
Common Failures:
- • Connection interface issues
- • Transformer overload
- • Frequency converter failure
Service: Standard shore connection maintenance.
Spares: ABB Marine. Lead time: 3-6 weeks.
Cavotec (Switzerland/Sweden) Shore Power Connection (Cold Ironing)
1-20 MVA
· Shore-to-Ship Power Connection
Voltage: 6.6kV / 11kV / 440V
type: Shore Connection / Cold Ironing System
size_range: ['SC 440V', 'SC 6.6kV', 'SC 11kV']
variant_count_approx: 3
period_start_year: 2005
period_end_year: None
drive_type: N/A (passive connection)
construction: Shore connection box, cable management, frequency converter (50/60 Hz), transformer
Common Failures:
- • Connection plug/socket wear from repeated mating
- • Cable insulation damage from handling
- • Interlocking mechanism failure
- • Shore-side frequency converter issues (50↔60 Hz)
- • Earth fault from wet connection
Service: Connection plug inspection before each use. Cable insulation test annually. Interlocking mechanism test quarterly. IEC/IEEE 80005-1 compliance check.
Spares: Cavotec (Lugano, Switzerland). Lead time: 3-6 weeks. Connection plugs: 4-8 weeks.