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vessels will have complete systems onboard that converts 
the AC power to DC and internally control the entire 
charging process onboard the vessel. In effect, the vessel 
carries its own charging station onboard. However, this 
increases weight, requires more space and will most likely 
raise vessel construction costs. 
For many vessels, especially weight-sensitive and high-speed 
passenger vessels, this is not acceptable. Harbor crafts, tugs, 
and smaller vessels might carry the weight but often lack suf-
ficient space for all the equipment. Carrying heavy equip-
ment onboard a vessel all the time, that is only being used 
during charging at a dock, contradicts the logics as well. 
DC AS CHARGING SOURCE
Electrical cars have used DC charging since the birth of 
EVs. Regulation and standardization have made it possible 
to charge most vehicles at any station. CCS charging, com-
monly used for EVs, typically limits themselves to 300-400 
kW. CCS is also being introduced for pleasure boats. How-
ever, commercial vessels require charging capacities of 1 
MW and higher. 
Despite the challenges,  
the future of electric vessels 
should be welcomed  
as a future source  
of increased revenue for 
local utility companies. 
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MARINERS
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