Nector Automatic Shore Charging Connecting Device

Automatically connect electric vessels to the shore grid to charge batteries at berth 

1

SAVE TIME

Rapidly connect to the shore grid.
2

SAVE MONEY

Less amount of civil works needed with compact light connecting device on a compact light foundation!
3

SAVE SPACE

Compact unit installed on the side of the loading ramp. No side quay are blocked at all!
4

MINIMIZE RISKS

Simple, robust and reliable technology.

Nector Shore Charging Connecting Devices

Fully automatic, the most compact products on the market connect in a few seconds
Simple, robust reliable deck machinery style design with materials for marine environment
AC & DC compatible
Nector 4000
Up to 11 MW @ 1000 Vdc, higher powers available with medium voltage AC.
Nector 2000
Up to 5.6 MW @ 1000 Vdc, higher powers available with medium voltage AC.
Nector 1000
Up to 1.4 MW @ 1000 Vdc, higher powers available with medium voltage AC.

As separate vertical compensation mechanics are unnecessary, Nector units are exceptionally compact and lightweight, resulting in foundation structures that are also small, light, and cost-effective. Ramp hoisting systems and structures can typically support these weights with minimal modifications. 

Nector can establish and maintain a safe connection as long as the ferry can exchange its cargo. There are no tide restrictions, apart from those inherent to the ferry itself. The available linear and angular margins allow for deflections along and around all axes due to variations in water level and the vessel's floating condition. 

The Nector plug does not mechanically lock into the socket when connected. Should the ferry unintentionally depart, the plug won't become stuck in the socket; instead, it will track along with the socket until the mechanical margin is reached. At that point, it will disconnect in an orderly fashion, facilitated by the hardwired two-stage safety interloop/pilot pin.

References

Nector 4000 & E-Ferry Ellen

E-Vessel Ellen, the worlds largest and furthest ranging all-electric ferry at the time of her inception in 2019, relies on patented 3MAR connector technology.
Ærø, Denmark.

Nector 2000 & Färjerederiet

"A large and important step towards climate-neutrality."
Erik Froste, CEO
Public Ferries, Sweden