Ports face increasing pressure to reduce emissions, noise, and vibrations from berthed ships, especially as urbanization brings more people close to harbors. Traditional ship generators contribute to air pollution, emissions, and operational costs. Without a shore connection system, ports risk non-compliance with environmental regulations, while continued use of onboard generators leads to higher fuel consumption and negative impacts on local communities. SIHARBOR addresses these challenges by enabling ships to draw power from the local grid, allowing them to shut down their engines while docked. This solution provides a fast, flexible, and reliable connection via a cable management system, supporting all vessel types and berth configurations. The result is improved air quality, reduced operational costs, and a future-ready port infrastructure.
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Patented mobile cable management system
SIHARBOR features a patented, mobile robot arm and cable management system that provides a fast, easy, and flexible connection between shore and ship, accommodating tidal ranges and different vessel positions.
