BS EN 15869 is European Standard that discusses inland navigation vessels and their related electrical shore connections.
BS EN 15869‑2 is the second part of the multi-series that applies in connection with EN 15869-1 for the supply of berthed inland navigation vessels with electrical energy.
BS EN 15869‑2 specifies additional requirements for the on-shore unit of the electrical shore connection.
BS EN 15869‑2 on inland navigation vessels is useful for:
Inland navigation vessels are equipped with a variety of electrical loads operating at 230 V or 400 V. While underway, a continuous electrical power supply is provided by the onboard system from
generators driven by diesel engines.
When the vessel is berthed, these generators remain in operation if there is no suitable onshore power supply available. In some cases, this leads to intense noise pollution both for the crew on the vessel itself and on other vessels lying alongside and also for residents ashore. The exhaust fumes are an additional pollution factor.
The electrical shore connections specified in BS EN 15869‑2 make it possible to provide the vessels with an electrical power supply while berthed and to eliminate noise and exhaust pollution. BS EN 15869‑2 calls for a uniform Europe-wide shore connection that can be activated and deactivated by the vessel's crew in all ports and berths, if possible, without requiring any assistance from shore-based personnel.
BS EN 15869‑2 contains electrical safety requirements for the prevention of hazards in making, using, and breaking the shore connection.
BS EN 15869‑2:2019 supersedes BS EN 15869‑2:2010, which is withdrawn. The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
EN 15869-2