Electric ro-ro equipment reduces risk of oil leaks

Each shipset will comprise a stern ramp, a side ramp, six internal ramps, a ramp cover and hoistable car decks.

“MacGregor electric drives are not new to the shipping industry,” says Magnus Sjöberg, MacGregor ro-ro sales director. “They represent proven, mainstream technology with a solid history of operational reliability and performance. One of their major advantages is the elimination of hydraulic oil leaks that cause pollution and cargo damage. An additional advantage is that they are easy to monitor and service. These new vessels will be fitted with a touch-screen monitoring system for the electric drives, which has improved the commissioning process of each of the drive units because of its user-friendly interface and flexibility.”

The monitoring system will provide a continual data stream and equipment status updates, and can be integrated into other ship management safety systems.

The first vessels with all-electrically-driven internal and external ro-ro outfits entered service in 2011, including Nissan’s eco-friendly coastal car carrier, Nichioh Maru, which was also delivered by Shin-Kurushima.