Clean Harbor Alternative Mobile Power (CHAMP) Barge
Elliott Bay Design Group is pleased to offer the CHAMP Barge to owners, terminals, and ports, as a cost conscious and high-performance option to minimize emissions from large vessels when conventional shore power is not available. With options ranging from 2 to 16 Megawatts of continuous power generated by green methanol, this floating mobile platform is capable of cold ironing even the most demanding vessels whether at the pier or at anchor for up to two weeks before refueling. As a US Coast Guard inspected vessel, it requires no shoreside permitting or infrastructure and can be easily repositioned on-demand.
The CHAMP Barge
In addition to cold ironing even the most demanding vessels, the CHAMP Barge can be equipped to serve double duty as an "in-field" charging station for electric harbor tugs and other smaller service vessels. Featuring a 1 Megawatt fast charging system with 10 Megawatt-hours of reserve capacity, this system is optimized for recharging directly in the operating field of the vessels it serves. No need to spend time and waste energy running to and from the dock, and no need for costly and intrusive pier side charging infrastructure.
Vessel Particulars
222’ - 6”
52’
ABS Oil Tank Barge & IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1621
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Design Features
The CHAMP Barge integrates cutting-edge technology and sustainable design, making it a leader in harbor power solutions. Capable of delivering 6,000 to 16,000 kW of cold ironing power, the CHAMP Barge significantly reduces emissions by over 70% compared to conventional diesel systems, and can achieve zero full cycle emissions using green methanol or ammonia paired with carbon capture.
Designed for efficiency, the barge features a Wartsila W32M Tier IV methanol generator, a fast charging capacity exceeding 1.0 MW for battery-powered harbor tugs, and a versatile shore power connection. Its 650,000-gallon methanol fuel capacity and optional 10.0 MWh battery capacity ensure long-term operational autonomy, capable of running for over 14 days at 80% capacity.
With dimensions of 222 feet 6 inches in length, a 52-foot beam, and a maximum draft of 11 feet 6 inches, the barge is adaptable to various operational needs. It meets ABS classification and IMO standards, underscoring its commitment to safety and reliability.
Additional features include customizable hull dimensions, single manning operation, and an optional self-propelled configuration. The CHAMP Barge is poised to set new standards in eco-friendly harbor power, offering a robust, sustainable solution for modern ports.
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