How to Plug In the Fishing Fleet: Connectors in charging infrastructure for small fishing boats

Fishing fleets are targeted for electrification in many parts of the world. These vessels represent a large potential for emission reductions by transitioning from fossil to hybrid and electric propulsion. However, a massive electrification of such vessels requires a disruptive green shift, introduc...

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Published in:IEEE electrification magazine 2023-03, Vol.11 (1), p.73-82
Main Authors: Mehammer, Eirill Bachmann, Strand, Henrik, Magnusson, Niklas, Thinn, Kristian Solheim, Eberg, Espen
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Batteries
Battery chargers
Boats
Charging
Connectors
Electric propulsion
Electrification
Emissions control
Fishing
Infrastructure
Propulsion
Reliability
Sea measurements
Ventilation
Vessels
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Summary:Fishing fleets are targeted for electrification in many parts of the world. These vessels represent a large potential for emission reductions by transitioning from fossil to hybrid and electric propulsion. However, a massive electrification of such vessels requires a disruptive green shift, introducing safe and reliable battery charging infrastructure along the coastline. Up to now, electric energy has been supplied only, if supplied at all, for auxiliary loads, such as lighting, heating, and ventilation, when fishing boats are in a harbor. The standard connection method has been through industrial connectors. In other sectors, such as automotive, other connector types are used. When batteries are installed on fishing vessels, high charging powers and currents are deployed, calling for robust connector solutions.
ISSN:2325-5897
2325-5889
DOI:10.1109/MELE.2022.3233116