Keeping a naval vessel moving with reliable temporary power

Client: US defense and shipbuilding contractor
Location: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Sector: Shipping

Overview

The challenge

A narrow operating window demanded reliable power and precise coordination

The solution

A compact, ship-ready power package built around the vessel’s unique requirements

The impact

Reliable temporary power kept the vessel moving and avoided costly alternatives

1500 kWTEMPORARY POWER CAPACITY TO SUPPORT VESSEL MOVEMENT

2 DAYSINSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING ON A TIGHT TIDE-DEPENDENT SCHEDULE

1200 GALFUEL TANK CAPACITY SUPPORTING RELIABLE GENERATOR OPERATION

Working together

A US defense and shipbuilding contractor needed temporary power to support a naval vessel during a river crossing in Jacksonville, Florida. With the generator positioned on the vessel’s decking, delivery, crane availability and installation had to be carefully coordinated within a tight operating window.

The generator needed to be started and fully tested before high tide, the only time available for the vessel to move. Any interruption to power during the crossing could have required barges to move the vessel, adding significant fuel, personnel and logistical costs.

Aggreko provided a 1,500 kW diesel generator, 1,200-gallon fuel tank, 1,200-amp MTS panel and cabling to connect the equipment to the vessel. The generator’s minimal footprint was critical for the limited space available on the ship.

The solution incorporated load on demand to manage changing electrical requirements, including motor starting and control systems. Aggreko Remote Monitoring (ARM) provided visibility into generator performance, while Aggreko technical experts supported commissioning and remained on standby during the vessel’s river crossing.

The temporary power solution allowed the Navy to use generator power rather than relying on the vessel’s onboard power, helping reduce the fuel and personnel resources associated with the movement.

The generator remained reliable throughout the river crossing, avoiding the need for barges that would have added significant cost and logistical complexity. Aggreko’s technical expertise, remote monitoring and on-site support helped maintain reliable power when the vessel needed it most.

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