As vessels transition to hybrid or fully electric propulsion, one question often arises: How do we ensure efficient, safe, and reliable charging – without adding complexity to operations?
This is where SEAM steps in.
For shipowners and operators, charging isn’t just about plugging in. It’s about securing uptime, meeting regulatory requirements, and keeping operations running smoothly, both at sea and in port. But many discover early on that installing a charging solution can be more complex than anticipated.
Limited grid capacity. Compatibility issues. High installation costs. Safety requirements. Lack of integration with onboard systems.
SEAM understands these challenges. That’s why their vessel charging solutions are designed to be delivered as turn-key systems, ready to use, and tailored to the vessel and its operational profile.
With SEAM, clients get a fully integrated system built on three key components:
- The e-SEAMatic® Energy and Power Management System (EPMS), which optimizes energy use and charging operations onboard.
- The e-SEA® Drive, handling efficient energy conversion and distribution.
- Smart integration with onshore battery systems, for locations where the grid can’t deliver sufficient power.
This holistic approach gives operators the reliability they need, and the simplicity they want. SEAM handles the delivery from planning and design to installation, testing, and support.
SEAM’s charging solutions are already in operation on several well-known vessels, including MF Ryfylke, Future of the Fjords, Rygerelektra, and the fully electric Oslosfjord-ferries. These vessels rely on SEAM to deliver fast, stable, and secure charging, even in ports with limited energy infrastructure.
And whether the vessel is fully electric or hybrid, SEAM ensures charging is optimized for the vessel’s energy needs and operating environment.
In addition to onboard charging systems, SEAM delivers standardized e-SEA® Shore Power solutions. These are compact, container-based units that can power up to four vessels at once. It’s ideal for ports and terminals working toward greener operations.
Because of SEAM’s system-based approach, their shore power and vessel charging solutions work seamlessly together – something that’s often missing when systems are sourced separately.
As the maritime industry moves toward zero-emission goals, the ability to charge safely and efficiently will only become more critical. SEAM’s charging solutions are built to support that shift – not just in technology, but in how they simplify the transition for their clients.
With SEAM, the future of vessel charging isn’t just electric – it’s integrated, scalable, and ready for real-world use.
