Cavotec and Wärtsilä to develop mooring system

The new project promises to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to create an integrated wireless charging/mooring system that will be capable of transferring more than 1mw of electric energy – some 300 times more than that of current chargers used by electric cars.

Chief executive of Cavotec Group, Ottonel Popesco, said: “Cavotec is well known for its innovative approach to engineering, and we are the leader in the field of automated mooring and alternative maritime power supply systems. “This is an exciting project, and we are delighted to be partnering with Wärtsilä to make shipping cleaner, safer and easier. The envisioned integrated wireless charging and mooring system will further the marine industry’s environmental profile.”

Wireless charging not only provides an alternative to the cable connection between the vessel and shore, securing and facilitating safe connections and disconnections, but also reduces maintenance, since wear and tear to both physical connection lines and electrical outlets is eliminated.

By making wireless charging of ship batteries possible, the electrification of coastal shipping is also enhanced, resulting in major reductions in harmful exhaust and emissions.