Efficient power at sea, cleaner operation in port
Pure car and truck carriers require substantial onboard electrical power for ventilation across multiple vehicle decks. Loading and discharge add peaks in hydraulic and ramp power on top of that steady air circulation load. At the same time, growing pressure to reduce emissions and noise in ports is driving demand for hybrid and battery-based solutions. Reliable, adaptable power systems based on shaft generators and propulsion motors are therefore key to cost-efficient PCTC operations.
The Switch’s shaft generators and propulsion motors are designed to support this demanding operating profile. Shaft generators provide efficient main-engine-driven power at sea, while hybrid and diesel-electric propulsion enable quiet, low- or zero-emission maneuvering in port. With support for energy storage and shore-power integration, these solutions help PCTCs keep pace as port requirements continue to evolve. It’s a solution built to keep every deck powered, from open sea to port.
A typical PCTC installation can save around 400 tons of fuel, 1,200 tons of CO₂ and roughly USD 300,000 per year compared to a genset.
