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ERMA FIRST BLUE CONNECT

ERMA FIRST BLUE CONNECT

ERMA FIRST BLUE CONNECT

The ultimate alternative maritime power solution
for high & low voltage shore connections

Plugging into an onshore power source through BLUE CONNECT enables vessels
to shut down their auxiliary engines, as it covers their energy demands while at berth​.

BLUE CONNECT holds
Approval in Principle (AiP) by

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Recognised as an
Energy Saving Device (ESD) by

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ERMA FIRST BLUE CONNECT BREAKDOWN
ERMA FIRST’s BLUE CONNECT system is a revolutionary high-voltage alternative maritime power (AMP) solution suitable for both retrofit and newbuild installations. The system is available in a containerised or stand-alone version. Standard models currently cater to Ro-Ro, Ro-Pax, PCTC and ferries as well as container ships, cruise ships and tankers, but the system can be tailored to the needs of other vessel types.

 

Based on vessel requirements, BLUE CONNECT is available in four configurations: low-voltage fixed connection, low-voltage portable connection, high-voltage fixed connection and high-voltage portable connection. The low-voltage options are designed for ships with an onboard power distribution of 440 V/60 Hz, while the high-voltage versions serve vessels with a power distribution of 11 or 6.6 kV/60 Hz. The fixed systems are suitable for ships requiring connection from one side only and involve a permanent connection to the main switchboard. The portable system enables a plug-in connection at the port or starboard side of the vessel.

 

BLUE CONNECT includes a cable management system (CMS) for connecting the vessel to shore, a power transformer to convert high-voltage to low-voltage and the necessary switchgear to protect crew and equipment. Operation is controlled and monitored by the shore-connection main control panel, while power changeover supports shore-to-vessel synchronisation to ensure an uninterrupted power supply upon connection. The solution can also be integrated with the vessel’s alarm-monitoring and/or power-management system.
BLUE CONNECT is available for: Ro-Ro/Ro-Pax, PCTC, Ferries, Containers, Cruise and Tankers

BLUE CONNECT AMP BENEFITS

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→ Eliminating air emissions at berth

→ Reducing Op-Ex and maintenance costs

→ Ensuring compliance with global decarbonization rules

→ Improving a port’s microclimate and seafarer working conditions

 

Key Technical Competitive Advantages:

Motorized cable management system
800A Gas insulated MV switchboard@25kA/1sec short-circuit withstand
Cast resin dry type transformer (AF or AN)

INVESTING IN BLUE CONNECT AMP

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The investment in BLUE CONNECT AMP equipment onboard, is an investment for return:

→ Benefit from negotiated electricity prices, at berth

→ Reduce of GHG intensity

→ Improvement of CII performance

→ Ensure compliance with of port-specific requirements to connect to OPS

BLUE CONNECT AFTER-SALES

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With ERMA FIRST’s global footprint, service engineers support customer calls wherever needed. After sales support can also can also be supplemented with a remote condition monitoring service that provides predictive maintenance for the installed systems. The expertise, longevity, reach, and size of the ERMA FIRST Group of Companies provides reassurance to customers that ERMA FIRST is not just the supplier of their AMP solution, but is a worldwide partner that can provide through-life management, spare parts, maintenance, training, and support.

Operation & Configurations

ERMA FIRST BLUE CONNECT is an alternative maritime power solution designed and offered by ERMA FIRST, that facilitates a vessel’s connection to a port’s electrical grid to power onboard services, systems and equipment. This means the ships’ diesel generators can be shut down with a resultant reduction in noise, vibrations and emissions, such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulphur oxides, carbon oxides and volatile organic compounds. Vessels with power demands higher than 1MVA must establish high-voltage connections (6,6kV or 11kV) with the mainland’s power grid, implementing suitable equipment according to international regulations and ports requirements.

BLUE CONNECT – LV DESIGN CONFIGURATIONS
BLUE CONNECT – HV DESIGN CONFIGURATIONS
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