B-Shore showcased at Albwardy Damen's client event on the 21st of November 2024

Introduction to the Maritime Event Open Day

The Albwardy Damen Maritime Event Open Day is a premier gathering for maritime professionals, highlighting the latest advancements in the industry. This year's event, held at Albwardy Damen's facility, provided a platform for showcasing innovative solutions and fostering discussions on maritime sustainability and efficiency.

Introducing B-Shore: Flexible Shore Power Conversion

We proudly presented B-Shore, our class-approved shore Power Converter, at the recent event. The B-Shore power converter addresses challenges such as differing shore facility voltages and frequencies, ensuring a reliable connection to shore power anytime, anywhere.

B-Shore supports multiple voltage inputs and outputs, ensuring safe connections without high inrush currents or hull damage. It also offers optional battery storage for added flexibility.

Insights from Our Lead Engineer

Our lead engineer, Tom Busse, who was present at the Open Day, shared additional insights about B-Shore.

Reducing Emissions and Efficiency 

“One of the main challenges in the maritime industry is reducing emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. B-Shore is a significant step forward. By enabling vessels to connect to shore power regardless of local grid specifications, we’re helping operators reduce fuel consumption and lower emissions when docked.”

Technical Advantages 

“B-Shore’s ability to handle different voltages and frequencies means vessels no longer need to rely on onboard generators while in port. This cuts down on emissions, noise pollution, and operational costs. The optional battery energy storage offers greater efficiency through energy management and peak shaving.”

Development Process 

“Our collaboration with MC Energy was crucial in creating a versatile and reliable solution. We focused on designing a system that integrates easily into existing vessel infrastructures, minimizing downtime and installation costs.”

Reception from Event Attendees 

“The response at the Open Day was extremely positive. Many industry professionals expressed excitement about B-Shore’s potential to contribute to greener port operations. There’s a strong demand for innovative solutions addressing both environmental concerns and operational needs.”

Vision for B-Shore’s Impact 

“We believe widespread adoption of shore power solutions like B-Shore can significantly reduce the maritime industry’s carbon footprint. Our goal is to continue refining the technology to make it even more accessible and effective for operators worldwide.