Patent ID: 8334615
Filing Date: 2012-12-18
Classification: B63J,H02J

Abstract:
1. A system for the adaptation of electric power from a main grid to a plurality of ships, comprising: a grid connection arrangement having an input for connection to the main grid, a frequency converter, a first output connected to the input, and a second output, wherein the second output is connected to the input via the frequency converter, such that when the system is connected to the main grid, power at a first frequency is provided at the first output, and power at a second frequency is provided at the second output, respectively, a plurality of ship connection arrangements for power transfer to a respective ship, each of the ship connection arrangements being connected to a feeding line extending from the grid connection arrangement to a respective one of the ship connection arrangements, wherein each ship connection arrangement is arranged at a respective quay-berth, and a switching arrangement with interlocking for selectively connecting each feeding line to the first output or to the second output.