Seaspan Ferries Terminal Electrification

The Seaspan Ferries Terminal Electrification project included major Shore Power Infrastructure upgrades at their Swartz Bay, Duke Point, and Tilbury Terminals to support their two new plug-in hybrid ferries. 

The Terminal Electrification project includes installation of a new 5000kVA Shore Power BC Hydro service at both Duke Point and Tilbury Terminals, and an increased 2800kVA Large General Service BC Hydro service at Swartz Bay Terminal.  Both Duke Point and Tilbury terminals are designed to include two 2500kW charging stations, and Swartz Bay is designed to include a single 2500kW charging station.  The charging stations are designed to supply shore power at 740VAC 3-phase (690VAC at the vessel, 740VAC required for inverter input voltage requirements). 

The AES scope of work on this project was to supply complete electrical designs, used by both BC Hydro to design their new and upgraded services, as well as Seaspan Ferries in their contractor RFP’s.  AES was also directly involved with BC Hydro to develop the new service designs, as well as supporting Seaspan Ferries with completing contractor bid reviews.