German automation company Siemens on Monday (10 February) said it has been commissioned to build Germany’s largest shore power system to date at the Port of Kiel.
With a power of 16 megavolt amperes (MVA), the Siharbor solution will be able to supply two ships simultaneously with certified eco-power, for the first time. This will reduce annual CO2 emissions by more than 8,000 tons.
The system is expected to go into test operation within the 2020 cruise ship season. Maritime shipping plays a special role in Kiel. The port is the point of departure for cruises and has ferry connections to the Baltic states and Scandinavia. 32 different cruise ships stopped 174 times at Kiel’s port facilities in 2018.
“By building this new shore power system we will actively support the climate objectives of the Schleswig-Holstein state capital,” says Dr. Dirk Claus, managing director with the Port of Kiel.
“In future 60% of the energy demand required by the ships entering Kiel will be covered by climate-friendly shore power as diesel generators will be shut down while they are berthed.”
For an uninterrupted and efficient power supply of the mooring ships the Siemens converter system “Siplink” is used. It features a frequency converter and a software for central controlling of the two berths.
With the system, two medium-voltage networks with different frequencies can be connected.
Siplink synchronizes both networks and takes over the power supply automatically within a few minutes. In addition, it coordinates the energy supply of the ships’ two networks so that power can be supplied to both simultaneously.
Photo credit: Siemens
Published: 17 February, 2020
Inter-Pacific Petroleum’s bunker craft operator licence with effect from 27 June 2019 until further notice, it says.
Port could become less important as a fuel supplier for ships in 2020 when IMO 2020 rules take effect.
TMD hopes to establish a base in bunkering business at Bintulu and further enlarge its business in East Malaysia, says Straits Group Managing Director.
In January it raised approximately £1.51 million from shareholders, allowing it to temporarily continue business.
Technology platforms share in an upcoming webinar how technology and collaboration helps bunkering industry players to be proactive and in control of their marine refuelling operations.
Caroline Yang will be supported by two Vice Presidents and the SSA Secretariat headed by Michael Phoon.
On 5th June 2021, VPS carried out a Remaining On Board (R.O.B.) survey on board a Singapore-registered bunker tanker at short notice by the Charterer and quickly identified the theft of 98 metric tons of bunker fuel.
The Bunkerchain Pte Ltd and Helmsman LLC sponsored event will be moderated by Gabian Chew, Senior Editor of Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times.
No quarantine required if vessels have not called at Brazil, India, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines and South Africa during the 21 days prior to arrival at Hong Kong port, according to Marine Department notice.
CCIC discuss the progression of MFM technology for bunkering at Singapore port with Manifold Times; and possible development of a primary facility for MFM calibration.
‘The acquisition of PGI Industries will enhance VPS’ preventative maintenance services offered to the power sector, increasing protection and sustainability of the asset,’ says Malcolm Cooper, CEO, VPS.
A foreign vessel was involved in an alleged unauthorised STS incident with bunker tanker Pearl Melody on 5 June, Director and General Manager of Consort Bunkers tells Manifold Times.
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