Shore Connection Box
medium
3 models total
Standardised shore power connection point for cold-ironing in port.
30 yr
Typical Lifetime
Typical Manufacturers
ABB
Siemens
Cavotec
3 manufacturers · 3 models
ABB
1
ABB Shore Connection System
unverified
ABB Marine (Finland/Switzerland)
1
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
Construction
Shore connection box, transformer, frequency converter
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Connection interface issues
- Transformer overload
- Frequency converter failure
Service: Standard shore connection maintenance.
Spare Parts: ABB Marine. Lead time: 3-6 weeks.
Cavotec (Switzerland/Sweden)
1
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
Drive Type
N/A (passive connection)
Construction
Shore connection box, cable management, frequency converter (50/60 Hz), transformer
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- 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.
Spare Parts: Cavotec (Lugano, Switzerland). Lead time: 3-6 weeks. Connection plugs: 4-8 weeks.