Posters
Come meet the poster presenters to ask them questions and discuss their work
We would like to invite you to come and see the posters at our upcoming conference. The posters will showcase a diverse range of research topics, and will give delegates an opportunity to engage with the authors and learn more about their work. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or simply curious about the latest developments in your field, we believe that the posters will offer something of interest to everyone. So please join us at the conference and take advantage of this opportunity to learn and engage with your peers in industry and the academic community.
On 9 April at 17:15, we’ll also hold the main poster session and distinguish the 7 best posters of this year’s edition with our traditional Poster Awards Ceremony. Join us at the poster area to cheer and meet the laureates, and enjoy some drinks with all poster presenters!
We look forward to seeing you there!
PO025: Unlocking a cleaner future: Stillstrom's offshore charging system
Raymond Bergmann, CTO, Stillstrom
Abstract
Stillstrom has developed an innovative offshore charging system for (hybrid) vessels with onboard battery capacity. This system enables vessels to connect to an offshore power source, charge their batteries, and operate fully electric, significantly reducing emissions during operations. To ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency, a comprehensive de-risking program was conducted, including simulation, onshore trials, and harbour trials. The process began with desktop simulations and immersive full-mission bridge simulations, the last of which were performed in collaboration with Maersk Training, recreated real-world environmental conditions. This allowed the team to refine procedures, identify failure points, and make improvements before moving into trials. Afterwards, yard-based trials tested the emergency release system and cable handling. These early tests verified how the system would behave under stress, ensuring its fail-safe mechanisms would function as intended. Following these preparatory stages, the system underwent physical testing during harbour trials. This involved service vessels including the Maersk Lifter Anchor Handler. The trials feature the use of Stillstrom's system, simulating the full offshore process of deploying and retrieving the charging cable from to the vessel. These real-world tests are critical in validating the system's readiness for offshore use (at weather limits of waves up to 3,5 meter Hs, 22 m7s wind gusts and 1,5 m/s currents). Combining simulation, yard, and harbour trials ensures that Stillstrom's offshore charging system is fully prepared for the challenges of offshore operations, providing the maritime industry with greener solutions.
No recording available for this poster.
