Color Line: Shore power supply
Cody has customized the automatic shore power connection at several of Color Line's ports in Norway. We are particularly proud to have contributed to the shore power connection for the world's largest plug-in hybrid ship, "M/S Color Hybrid," which operates on the route between Sandefjord and Strömstad. The five-megawatt, 65-ton battery pack ensures that the ship enters and exits the Sandefjord fjord almost silently and without emitting any environmental gases.
Cody has also delivered shore power connections for Color Line in Larvik and at the Framnes quay in Sandefjord.
Our system handles and positions the land connection during the plugging and unplugging process from the ships. The system takes into account high and low tides and allows for the fact that the ships may not be positioned exactly the same way each time they dock. Since enormous amounts of energy need to be transferred, the cables are large and stiff. This is accounted for in the movement and suspension of the system.
The system is, of course, designed to function equally well throughout the year—both in summer and winter. Therefore, we have created a heated "house" for the connection to prevent cold-related issues during the winter months. Operator safety and shielding are other important focus areas.
Magnus is our sales manager, and with his experience in both mechanical design, automation, and project management, he has full control over what Cody can deliver. He delves deep into the Machinery Directive, CE marking, and harmonized standards to ensure that what we deliver complies with laws and regulations. Magnus is extremely interested in horn speakers and doesn't shy away from renovating the house to improve acoustics.
