A power supply must function safely and fast – both on land and on the high seas The number of orders is growing almost daily due to the growing demand for ships. Shipbuilding calls for speed, safety and standardisation along the entire value chain. With the new DNV certification for VX25 Ri4Power, Rittal is proving that its low-voltage switchgear system is fit for maritime applications and supports users in meeting the sector's demands.
A secure power supply is a be-all and end-all, whether for smart cabins on cruise ships or secure power supply for off-shore facilities; on the high seas. Furthermore, even earlier, for example, while the ship is under construction in the shipyard, speed and certified safety are what count. The demands on the industry are constantly increasing because the demand for new vessels is growing almost every day, driven by the growth in orders for tankers and container ships. This trend calls for efficiency along the entire shipbuilding value chain. This is where Rittal can help.
With the new DNV certification for the type-tested VX25 Ri4Power switchgear and power distribution system, Rittal has proven that its modular system, which also simplifies the approval process for customer applications, is fit for the world's oceans. Moreover, the data is available in advance for the shipping class.
The VX25 Ri4Power system offers protection against accidental arcing and is certified to as much as 3,840 amperes. In addition, users can now fulfil the shipbuilding industry’s requirements, benefiting from a system solution based on the VX25 bayed enclosure system and featuring coordinated system accessories.
This is what the DNV stands for
The DNV, based in Bærum (Norway), is an international classification society and service provider involved in technical consulting, engineering services, certifications and risk management. It is the world’s ship largest classification society. DNV-GL certification confirms the insensitivity of the signaling devices to vibrations, shocks and impacts. As a result, it can also be regarded as a seal of quality for products used in non-maritime industrial applications.