Electric propulsion for tugs is a recent and , for many, an unexpected trend, but the environmental pressure is there and several yards are now proposing such vessels.
Early with first use around one century ago, Navy vessels have been leading the pack in terms of shore power!
With “TUG PLUG” , based on its well proven PLUG technology, NG3 is offering an alternative to manual connector solutions which means delays, risk and limited amperage due to direct handling of cables and connectors weight limitation.
With “TUG PLUG” all “hand free” charging operations can be performed remotely by the captain as soon as the vessel is docked, maximizing the charging time. Direct or Alternate current configuration, Amperage and Voltage : “TUG PLUG” can be customized to your project needs, allowing a full optimization of the ship and quay side electrical architecture.
Main features and benefits
- Proven PLUG technology, more than 30 000 connexions since 2011!!
- Based on simple, sound and reliable mechanical effects
- Alternate or direct current
- 2000 A / 1kV or 700 A / 11kV capability
- Higher Voltage / Amperage available as an option
- Compliant with 80 005 IEC functional requirements and CE machinery directive and EUROCODE
- Remote operation from the bridge
- Very limited on-board weight and foot print
- Charging power within seconds as soon as the vessel is docked
- Compatible with large draft/tide variations
- Built in Emergency Release Capability
- Remote trouble shooting through a quay side internet interface
- Environmentally friendly (optimizes use of steel and copper resources…)
- Low Maintenance, easily performed by crew/base personnel
- Compact and compatible with retrofit on existing vessels within a few days
- Double configuration possible to charge two tugs with the same unit
- Can be winterized
- Charging within seconds after docking
- Avoids risk and delays due to manual handling of cables and connectors
Tug plug in details
