DIN EN 15869-1:2010-06

Inland navigation vessels are equipped with a variety of electrical loads operating at 230 V or 400 V. While underway, continuous electrical power supply is provided by the onboard system from generators driven by diesel engines. While in port, these generators have to remain in operation if there is no suitable onshore power available. In some cases, this leads to intense noise pollution both for the crew on the vessel itself and on other vessels lying alongside and also for residents onshore. The exhaust fumes are an additional pollution factor. The electrical shore connections specified in this standard make it possible to provide the vessels with an electrical power supply while in port and thus eliminate noise and exhaust pollution. This calls for a uniform Europe-wide connection that can be activated and deactivated by the vessel's crew in all ports and mooring places, if possible, without requiring any assistance from shore-based personnel. The standard contains requirements on electrical safety in order to prevent accidents during making, using and breaking the shore connection. Furthermore, cashless payment for the electricity used should be possible; a standard Europe-wide payment system is desired. Electrical shore connections with a permissible current of over 63 Amperes as used for passenger ships with a hotelling function are not specified in this standard. EN 15869 "Inland navigation vessels - Electrical shore connection, three-phase current 400 V, up to 63 A, 50 Hz" consists of: - Part 1: General requirements; Part 2: Onshore unit, safety requirements; Part 3: On-board unit, safety requirements.