What is BS EN 16840 - Electrical installations for the supply of electrical power to vessels in port about?
BS EN 16840 provides safety requirements for electrical installations for the supply of electrical power to vessels in port. BS EN 16840 specifies requirements relating to electrical installations for the supply of electrical power (three-phase AC - 400 V, 50 Hz and with a rated current of at least 250 A) to vessels in port.
BS EN 16840 stipulates general and safety requirements relating to the shore-based section of the electrical shore connection.
BS EN 16840 stipulates general and safety requirements relating to the shore-based connecting cables and to the onboard section of the electrical shore connection.
BS EN 16840 contains information concerning the dimensioning of shore-based connecting cables.
Note: The requirements according to the HD 60364 and HD 384 series of standards apply to shore-based low-voltage equipment.
Who is BS EN 16840 - Electrical installations for the supply of electrical power to vessels in port for?
BS EN 16840 on electrical installations for the supply of electrical power to vessels in port is useful for:
- Shipbuilders
- Electrical engineers
- Vessel in industry
- Maintenance personnel
Why should you use BS EN 16840 - Electrical installations for the supply of electrical power to vessels in port?
Inland navigation vessels are usually fitted with a three-phase low-voltage grid, which operates at a rated voltage of 400 V at 50 Hz. During navigation, a continuous supply of electrical power is ensured by the diesel on-board generators. While in port, these generators shall continue to operate if no suitable land-based electrical power supply is available. The operation of these generators can sometimes lead to severe noise pollution, both for the crew on their own vessel, for other vessels lying alongside, and for residents ashore. Added to this is the damaging impact on the environment of exhaust gases. BS EN 16840 provides safety requirements relating to electrical installations for the supply of electrical power before servicing or repairing electrical equipment to vessels in port which make sure safety of operating, maintenance personnel.
Overall, the safety requirements set out in BS EN 16840 serve to prevent accidents when setting up, using and disconnecting the shore connection.