Onshore Power Supply (OPS) ship dataset
Introduction
This database is made available through a collaboration of several shore power stakeholders, coordinated and published by the Environmental Port Index (EPI). The goal is to provide a valuable resource for ports planning to build or operate shore power facilities. Additionally, it offers ship owners a centralised point for distributing their ship’s shore power data.
All users are encouraged to submit changes and add new ship descriptions via the web page forms.
Users
To modify data or export records, you must register for an account and log in. Once an administrator approves your registration, access will be granted.
Participation on this platform is voluntary and depends on cooperative engagement. Administrators reserve the right to revoke access if users exhibit inappropriate behaviour.
User data, including email addresses, will remain confidential and not be shared or sold. Only administrators can access this information, which will be used solely to communicate updates, system changes, and other important matters related to system operation.
Data model
General section
NAME: Ship name
IMO: IMO number (7 digits, e.g. 5339248)
CALLSIGN: The ship radio call sign (e.g. LDRG)
SHIP TYPE: A classification of the ship type based on Arctic Ship Traffic Data (ASTD) codes , which incorporate IHS Fairplay’s ship type codes
BEAM: A ship’s width at its widest point
LENGTH: The maximum length of the ship between the ship's extreme points
DRAFT: The distance between the waterline and the ship’s deepest point
HEIGHT: The height of the vessel from the waterline to the top of the mast or flybridge
GROSS TONNAGE: The volume of all the spaces of the ship contained within the hull, bulkheads and decks
MAXPAX: The maximum number of passengers
Shorepower section
PUBLISHED: Yes / No
Note: If “no”, the record is not published in the public (not logged in) list of ships. This may be useful if the documentation is incomplete or the vessel has not been launched yet. Reasons can be noted in the Comment field.
CONNECTION TYPE: IEC80005-1 (high voltage) / IEC80005-5 (low voltage) / Other
STARBOARD SIDE DISTANCE: Distance from starboard shore power hatch to stern, if present
PORTSIDE SIDE DISTANCE: Distance from portside shore power hatch to stern, if present
VOLTAGE: Voltage (e.g. 12000 v)
AVG. ACTIVE POWER: Typical power needs (e.g. 8000 kW)
PEAK ACTIVE POWER: Max observed power needs (e.g. 9000 kW)
FREQUENCY: 50 or 60 hz
VERIFIED CONNECTION: Confirm if the ship's shore power interface has been through commissioning and is approved for connecting to portside systems
Data entry
The data entry form includes the fields defined in the data model above. Additionally, registered users have access to a shared Comment field, visible to all registered users, and a Private Note field, accessible only to the individual user.
Data export and import
Data may be exported in Excel format for use elsewhere. The Export button is available when logged in.
To contribute a batch of records, you can export a selection from the database, make changes or add ships, and send the file to ops@epiport.org for import into the database.
The IMO number is a key field when importing data. The import process will update the ship's information if the IMO number already exists in the database. Otherwise, a new record will be added.
About the database
This is version 1.0 of the guide, referring to version 1.0 of the database.
Registered users can suggest changes to the data model and web pages. If there is general interest, EPI will consider implementing the changes.
Initial data contributed by:
Environmental Port Index (EPI): https://epiport.org
Port of Bergen: https://bergenhavn.no
Plug: https://plugport.no
Due to the voluntary nature of this project, the staff of EPI AS will maintain the system as time allows.
For questions, contact ops AT epiport.org
