Shore Power Factory Acceptance Test & Manufacturing
SDACME manufactures project-engineered shore power systems with factory assembly, electrical integration and project-specific factory acceptance testing before shipment. From internal wiring and component integration to functional verification, FAT records and delivery preparation, each system is checked against the approved technical requirements before leaving the factory.
Shore power equipment is verified against the approved project configuration and agreed FAT procedure before delivery.
01 · Project Delivery Process
From Shore Power Project Engineering to Site Commissioning
A shore power project involves more than supplying a frequency converter or electrical cabinet. Grid conditions, vessel interfaces, protection arrangements, testing requirements and site execution must work together as one engineered system. SDACME combines shore power project engineering, manufacturing, factory verification and project-defined site support around the approved technical configuration.
Factory verification helps reduce technical uncertainty before equipment reaches the project site.
Shore Power Project Engineering
Confirm the required power rating, shore-side grid conditions, vessel-side voltage and frequency, transformer arrangement, switchgear requirements, electrical interfaces, communications and project execution requirements.
EngineeringManufacturing & Assembly
Manufacture and assemble the required shore power equipment, including cabinets, internal wiring, busbars, frequency-conversion equipment and applicable transformer, switchgear, cooling and control systems.
ManufacturingInternal Inspection
Review component installation, internal wiring, electrical connections and applicable power-on preparation before formal factory acceptance testing begins.
InspectionFactory Acceptance Test
Verify the supplied equipment against the agreed FAT procedure and approved technical requirements before shipment.
FATFAT Records & Documentation
Prepare applicable test results, FAT records and project documentation as part of the equipment delivery package.
DocumentationPacking & Shipment
Complete final delivery checks and prepare the equipment for transportation according to the supplied configuration and agreed shipping arrangement.
DeliveryInstallation, SAT & Commissioning Support
Installation guidance, site acceptance activities, commissioning support, operator training and remote technical assistance can be included according to the agreed project scope.
Site Support02 · Manufacturing & Integration
How SDACME Manufactures Shore Power Systems
SDACME manufactures shore power conversion systems around project-specific electrical and interface requirements. The final configuration depends on power rating, shore-side grid conditions, vessel-side voltage and frequency, transformer requirements, switchgear architecture, controls, communications and installation environment.
Shore power frequency converter assembly and internal electrical integration during the manufacturing stage.
Cabinet Assembly
Power conversion, control and auxiliary equipment are assembled into the required project configuration.
Internal Wiring & Busbars
Power wiring, control wiring, busbars and electrical connections are installed according to the approved design.
Converter Integration
Frequency-conversion equipment is configured for the required voltage, frequency and rated power.
Transformer Integration
Input or output transformers can be integrated where voltage conversion, isolation or system architecture requires them.
Switchgear Integration
Switching, protection and electrical interface equipment is integrated according to the project configuration.
Control & Cooling
HMI, communications, control interfaces, cooling and auxiliary systems are configured where required.
Manufacturing evidence is not limited to finished cabinet appearance. Internal wiring, busbars, installed components and electrical integration are inspected as part of the factory manufacturing process.
03 · FAT Explained
What Is a Shore Power Factory Acceptance Test?
A shore power factory acceptance test is a pre-shipment verification performed on the supplied shore power equipment against the approved technical requirements and agreed FAT procedure. Its purpose is to identify manufacturing, wiring, control, protection and operating issues before the equipment is shipped to site.
FAT
Factory Acceptance TestVerifies the supplied equipment during the manufacturing stage against the agreed factory test procedure and acceptance criteria.
SAT
Site Acceptance TestVerifies the installed equipment and applicable site interfaces after delivery and installation.
A shore power acceptance test can refer to different project stages. Clearly separating FAT from SAT helps define the test location, responsibilities and acceptance criteria. For international projects, identifying an issue at the factory is normally more controlled than discovering the same issue after equipment reaches the port or shipyard.
04 · Factory Verification
What Is Checked During a Shore Power FAT?
A shore power FAT is more than simply energizing the equipment and confirming that the display operates. The verification scope should reflect the actual equipment supplied and the functions defined in the approved technical agreement.
Visual & Assembly Inspection
Review equipment assembly, component installation, identification, workmanship and configuration consistency.
Internal Wiring Inspection
Inspect power wiring, control wiring, terminal connections and applicable internal electrical connections.
Insulation & Safety Checks
Relevant insulation or withstand-voltage checks can be performed according to equipment type and the agreed FAT procedure.
Power-On & Operating Checks
Verify startup, basic operating functions and applicable no-load conditions under controlled factory conditions.
Voltage & Frequency Verification
Check applicable input and output conditions against the supplied configuration and technical agreement.
Protection & Interlocks
Verify applicable protection functions and required permissive, interlock and connection conditions.
HMI & Communication
Where included, applicable HMI, communication and external control functions can be verified during FAT.
Load & Performance Verification
Load or performance verification can be arranged according to equipment rating, available facilities and the agreed FAT plan.
Factory testing of a shore power frequency converter. Specific test items and test conditions depend on the approved project FAT procedure.
05 · Test Transparency
Customer-Witnessed FAT and Documented Test Results
Customers who require direct visibility into the factory acceptance process can arrange FAT witnessing according to the agreed inspection plan, project requirements and test schedule.
Factory FAT Witnessing
Customer engineers or authorized representatives can attend agreed factory acceptance activities at the manufacturing site.
Remote / Video Witnessing
Remote witnessing can be arranged where project schedule, distance or travel requirements make this approach appropriate.
Third-Party Inspection
Agreed third-party inspection arrangements can be coordinated when required by the project or customer acceptance plan.
06 · Pre-Shipment Delivery
Documentation, Packing & Shipment After FAT
Passing FAT is not the end of the factory stage. The equipment must also be documented, inspected and prepared for transportation so that factory acceptance, delivery and site preparation remain connected.
Project Documentation Package
- Equipment datasheets
- Single-line diagrams
- System or equipment layout information
- FAT report
- Operation documentation
- Communication information where applicable
- Inspection records
- Packing documents
- Other agreed project-specific technical documents
The final document package is defined according to the supplied equipment and the requirements agreed for the project.
07 · Site Support
Shore Power System Installation, SAT & Commissioning Support
Factory acceptance verifies the supplied equipment before shipment. After delivery, site execution must connect the equipment with the real berth, electrical interfaces and vessel operating requirements. SDACME can provide site support according to the supplied equipment, local installation arrangement and agreed project scope.
Manufacturing & Delivery
- Equipment manufacturing
- Electrical integration
- Factory acceptance testing
- FAT records
- Technical documentation
- Packing and shipment preparation
Installation to Commissioning
- Installation guidance
- Shore power installation supervision
- Site acceptance support
- Startup and commissioning support
- Interface coordination
- Operator training
- Remote technical support
Locally Defined Activities
- Civil works
- Equipment lifting
- Site cable installation
- Local electrical construction
- Other local contractor activities
What Does a Turnkey Shore Power Project Include?
The term turnkey shore power project can describe different supply and execution boundaries. A turnkey shore power solution may include project engineering, equipment manufacturing, FAT, documentation, installation support, SAT and commissioning activities. Local civil works, lifting, cable installation and electrical construction are defined according to the specific project execution plan. For this reason, the exact responsibility boundary of a turnkey shore power system should be confirmed before quotation and project execution.
Training & Remote Support
Shore power operator training requirements depend on the supplied equipment, control functions and customer organization. Training can cover system principles, normal operation, routine inspection, HMI/protection understanding and basic maintenance considerations. Shore power remote technical support can also be arranged according to the agreed service scope.
Spare-Parts Planning
A project-specific shore power spare parts list can be prepared according to the actual supplied configuration. Recommended shore power critical spare parts should be selected from the converter, control, cooling, switchgear and other maintainable equipment used in the project rather than from one universal list.
08 · First Connection
From Factory Acceptance to the First Ship-to-Shore Connection
Factory acceptance verifies the supplied equipment before shipment. The first actual ship connection brings together the installed shore system, vessel electrical system, connection interface, protection functions and approved operating procedures. The shore power vessel commissioning process therefore requires additional site and vessel-side verification.
Shore Power Pre-Connection Checklist
How Do You Connect a Ship to Shore Power?
At a high level, a shore power first call connection includes compatibility confirmation, the approved shore power cable connection procedure, communication and interlock verification, electrical checks, approved transfer or synchronization, load transfer and operating confirmation. The detailed shore power connection sequence is vessel- and project-specific.
How Is a Ship Generator Synchronized With Shore Power?
Synchronization is only used where the vessel and shore-power architecture permits an approved parallel or transfer arrangement. Voltage, frequency, phase relationship, protection, interlocks and transfer permissions must satisfy the vessel and project operating conditions before the approved transfer takes place.
Shore Power Energization Procedure
The detailed shore power energization procedure depends on the system architecture, vessel interface and approved operating philosophy. At a high level, energization should only proceed after compatibility, connection, communication, interlock, protection and authorization conditions have been confirmed.
When Should the Auxiliary Generator Be Stopped?
There is no universal fixed time. When considering when to stop the auxiliary generator after shore connection, it should only be unloaded or stopped after the required connection, electrical compatibility, interlock and load-transfer conditions have been satisfied according to the vessel's approved operating procedure.
Connection Safety Continues Through Disconnection
The shore power disconnection sequence follows the approved reverse-transfer, isolation and disconnection procedure for the vessel and shore installation. Emergency conditions should be handled according to the project-specific shore power emergency shutdown procedure, system protection logic and authorized safety documentation.
FAQ
Shore Power Manufacturing & FAT — Frequently Asked Questions
Key questions about shore power factory acceptance testing, FAT witnessing, documentation, site acceptance and commissioning support.
What is a shore power factory acceptance test?
A shore power factory acceptance test is a pre-shipment verification of the supplied shore power equipment against the agreed technical requirements and FAT procedure. It confirms applicable manufacturing, wiring, electrical, control, protection and operating functions before shipment.
What tests are normally included in shore power FAT?
Depending on the supplied configuration, FAT may include visual inspection, internal wiring checks, insulation tests, power-on checks, voltage and frequency verification, protection and interlock tests, HMI checks, communication verification and agreed load or performance testing.
The exact test scope and acceptance criteria should be defined by the approved technical agreement and FAT procedure.
Is every shore power system tested under full rated load?
Not necessarily. Load-test scope depends on the equipment rating, available factory test facilities and the FAT procedure agreed for the project. Where rated-load or other specific performance testing is required, the test method and acceptance conditions should be confirmed before FAT.
Can our engineers witness the FAT?
Yes. Customer or authorized third-party witnessing can be arranged according to the agreed FAT schedule and inspection plan. Remote or video witnessing can also be arranged where appropriate.
What is the difference between FAT and SAT?
FAT is performed before shipment during the manufacturing stage and verifies the supplied equipment against the agreed factory test requirements.
SAT is performed after installation at site and focuses on the installed equipment and applicable site interfaces.
What documents are provided after FAT?
Depending on the supplied equipment and project requirements, the documentation package may include:
- FAT report
- Equipment datasheets
- Single-line diagrams
- System or equipment layout information
- Operation documentation
- Communication information where applicable
- Inspection records
- Packing documents
The final document package is confirmed according to the agreed project scope.
Does SDACME provide shore power installation and commissioning support?
Yes. Installation guidance, installation supervision, SAT, commissioning support, operator training and remote technical support can be provided according to the agreed project scope and site execution arrangement.
Does a turnkey shore power system always include complete local construction?
No. Turnkey scope varies by project. Local civil works, equipment lifting, cable installation, electrical construction and other local activities should be clearly allocated in the project execution plan before quotation and implementation.
How is a ship connected to shore power after commissioning?
At a high level, the process includes electrical compatibility confirmation, physical connection, communication and interlock checks, electrical verification, approved transfer or synchronization, load transfer and operating confirmation.
The exact vessel and shore-side procedure must follow the approved operating documentation and be performed by authorized personnel.
When can the ship's auxiliary generator be stopped?
There is no universal fixed time. The auxiliary generator should only be unloaded or stopped after the required shore connection, electrical compatibility, interlock and load-transfer conditions have been confirmed according to the vessel's approved operating procedure.
Project Request
Plan Your Shore Power System, FAT and Delivery Scope
A reliable shore power proposal starts with clear electrical, vessel and project information. Send SDACME your available project parameters so our team can review the required system configuration, manufacturing scope, FAT requirements and applicable site-support needs.
You do not need to have every parameter finalized before contacting us. Available vessel data, berth information, grid parameters or an existing single-line diagram can be used as the starting point for technical review.
Project Information for Initial Technical Review
The more project information available at the beginning, the easier it is to define system architecture, manufacturing scope, FAT requirements and site-support boundaries.
SDACME can use the available technical information as the starting point for configuration review and FAT planning.
