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Modern ferry connected to an automated shore charging arm at dusk
Wabtec Corporation

High-power charging for zero-emission ferriesFully automated shore-to-ship charging.

FerryCHARGER

Shortest charging time for sustainable fleets—adaptable solutions on both ship and shore

For vessels that demand 100% reliability, fast charging and minimal space, Wabtec's Stemmann-Technik solutions deliver. With critical connection times, shifting tides and weather, our systems ensure consistent, high-power performance every time. As the market leader, we provide proven, dependable high power charging technology trusted in the most demanding environments.

Short time charging

With power more than 90MW

Fully automated fast connection and charging

Connection in under 10s

Automated movement compensation

Safe charging during tidal flux

Increased safety

No operator needed with fully automated connection

Small footprint

Adaptable on shore and receptacle

Broadest portfolio

Know-how with largest installed base worldwide

Stemmann-Technik automated ferry charging arm on a pier
  • Unmatched experience and the widest installed base

  • Expert guidance to select the best fit solution for your terminal and vessel

  • Unique high voltage solutions

  • Adaptation for country specific demands

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Duty cycle up to 100%FLEX type top / sideTOWER typeBOW type
Rated voltageUp to 1000 V AC and 1500 V DCUp to 1,5kV DC and 15kV ACUp to 1,5kV DC and 15kV AC
Nominal currentUp to 5000AUp to 16000A at 1,5kV Up to 4000A at 15kVUp to 5kA DC and 3kA AC at 1kV. Up to 1250A at 15 kV
Max Power2,5 MW at 1kV AC (3ph) >5 MW DC at 1,5kV DC24MW at 1,5kVdc; >90 MW at 15kV5 MW at 1kV >90 MW at 15kV
Connection time<10s<10s<15s
Standardsacc. to HypoBATT; ISO15118-20class approval DNV / ABSclass approval DNV / ABS
Set-up landArm in towerArm in towerArm beside ramp
Set-up shipContact bars on roof /sideEnclosed socket (receptacle)Enclosed socket (receptacle)
ConnectionAutomated, berth at specific locationAutomated, socket detection, only sideAutomated, socket detection, front/rear
Vertical (tidal) compensation1200mm / or length of contact bars at vesselUp to 9000mm8500mm
Horiz. lateral compensation±310mm / or width of carbon brushes at Panto±300mm±1500mm depends on configuration
Horiz. longitud. compensation±280mm / 1450mmUp to 2000mm±1500mm depends on configuration
Main benefitsInteroperability, two independant DC LinesShort charging time. LV and HV* options. Good berthing tolerancesSmall footprint on ramp, compact size, largest movement compensation

*MV according to IEC60038

FerryCHARGER cabinet with Wabtec power electronics
FerryCHARGER branding on vessel side — charging world's seaside
Stemmann-Technik automated charging arm at terminal