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9th January 2025
The igus® Mobile Shore Power Outlet (iMSPO) is a mobile connection system for shore power supply that can be aligned to the ship’s position at berth. With iMSPO already deployed at the Port of Hamburg, igus® has received the “Port Innovation of the Year” award at the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe 2024.
The iMSPO system includes a mobile trolley fitted with a socket. An igus® energy chain system ensures safe and reliable guidance of the cables. The roller e-chain that is used allows long travel distances with heavy cables. The process is simple and smooth: Once a ship is moored to the quay, the iMSPO is moved to the connection point, then the connection process begins. The socket box is lowered, and the protective cover opens. The ship’s cables can be connected directly and easily to the sockets. After that, the protective cover of the socket box is closed and locked to prevent access during operation and to ensure a safe power supply. The socket box is then retracted so as not to obstruct the berth while the power is supplied.
All processes can be managed via a control system. Using the international IEC80005-1 standard, different types of ships in ports around the world can be safely supplied with shore power. This innovative solution for the electrification of ports was recognised by the Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards , by a jury made up of international journalists, consultants and industry experts, where the iMSPO system was awarded Port Innovation of the Year 2024. With this one-time investment, port operators get a mobile and cost-efficient shore power solution, as well as a greener future for the port.

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