Marine
Marine and shipboard power systems must perform reliably under constant vibration, space constraints, and corrosive salt-air conditions. Federal Pacific, together with its specialized Mirus division, engineers solutions that meet the rigorous standards of the maritime industry, supporting commercial vessels, offshore support ships, and port facilities with ABS-certified transformers, ruggedized switchgear, and purpose-built harmonic mitigation equipment.
Power Distribution and Power Quality Challenges
The maritime environment presents unique technical challenges that require a shift from standard land-based engineering to specialized shipboard design.
Space and Weight Constraints
Compact power systems are required to provide maximum capacity within the limited footprints of shipboard engine rooms.
Harmonic Distortion From Propulsion and Drive Systems
Large variable speed drives used in propulsion, thrusters, ballast pumps, winches, and cargo handling equipment introduce harmonic currents that can distort system voltage, cause equipment misfiring, reduce fuel efficiency, and create torque pulsations in motors.
Salt Corrosion
Specialized coatings and stainless-steel hardware prevent equipment degradation in high-salinity marine environments.
Compliance and Certification
Shipboard electrical systems must meet the harmonic distortion standards and certification requirements of international maritime classification bodies.
Federal Pacific Medium-Voltage Distribution
Federal Pacific provides transformer and switchgear solutions specifically engineered and certified for shipboard and offshore marine environments.
ABS Certified Marine Duty Transformers
Federal Pacific designs ABS-certified marine-duty transformers specifically for shipboard, petro-chemical, and offshore platform applications. ABS certification ensures our transformers meet the rigorous standards required for marine installations, where environmental exposure, vibration, shock, and safety requirements demand a higher level of engineering, construction, and testing than standard industrial transformers can provide.
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Metal-Enclosed Load Interrupter Switchgear
Provides reliable medium-voltage distribution for marine and offshore applications, supporting safe switching and protection for onboard systems in space-constrained, high-moisture environments.
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PSV Automatic Pad-Mounted Switchgear
Provides automated medium-voltage distribution for marine terminals and port-side infrastructure, supporting reliable switching, protection, and remote operation in demanding environments.
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PSE Pad-Mounted Switchgear
Provides dead-front medium-voltage distribution for marine and port applications, offering simple, reliable switching for systems where automation is not required.
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Mirus Power Quality Solutions
Mirus, by Federal Pacific, provides power quality solutions purpose-engineered for the harmonic challenges of marine and offshore environments, where VFD-driven propulsion, thruster, and auxiliary systems operate from generator sources and harmonic mitigation is critical to vessel reliability and regulatory compliance.
INVERSINE™ AUSF
The Inversine Advanced Universal Sine-wave Filter converts VFD output to a near-sinusoidal waveform, preventing transient overvoltages, reducing insulation stress, and extending motor and drive service life aboard vessels where equipment replacement is costly and disruptive.
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LINEATOR™ AUHF
The Lineator Advanced Universal Harmonic Filter handles all common harmonic frequencies generated by 3-phase, 6-pulse VFDs used in shipboard propulsion, auxiliary, and cargo systems. Generator compatible and proven in over 100,000 installations worldwide.
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LINEATOR™ HP
The Lineator HP is a high performance model achieving less than 5% ITDD, suited for vessels with stringent classification society requirements or sensitive electrical systems where low harmonic distortion levels are critical.
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LINEATOR™ ED
The Lineator Extreme Duty model is rated for background voltage distortion up to 12% VTHD and ambient temperatures up to 55 degrees C, for vessels where distortion levels exceed the range of standard harmonic filters.
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Lifecycle Support for Marine Applications
Federal Pacific provides engineering support and in-depth expertise specific to the unique operational and maintenance cycles of the marine industry. Our team supports naval architects and shipbuilders with the technical data required for complex shipboard system integration and stability.
Custom Engineering
Site-specific support to resolve space constraints and meet specialized maritime electrical standards.
Power Quality Assessment
Detailed analysis of harmonic distortion and performance risks via Federal Pacific’s specialized Mirus division, protecting sensitive medical imaging and diagnostic equipment.
Lifecycle Support
Ongoing programs to monitor equipment health and plan for long-term serviceability.
Federal Pacific for Marine Applications
Federal Pacific brings decades of engineering experience and application knowledge to marine and offshore projects. Our product families are designed with the flexibility to address the weight, size, and environmental protection requirements of shipboard and port facility applications, supporting reliable power distribution and power quality in demanding maritime environments.
Discuss Your Marine Application Requirements
Connect with us to identify the right medium-voltage or power quality solution for your vessel or port facility.