In recent years, offshore plants such as FPSO, passenger vessels, and high speed ferries designed for huge capacities have been increasingly equipped with larger distribution systems with 11-KV rating. The shipping industry faces ever-greater challenges, especially regarding larger electrical distribution system, including diesel-electrical propulsion system used in 200Km3-class LNG carriers and 12, 000 TEU-class container vessels.
Ship's Owners are consequently focusing more and more on higher fuel efficiency and less environmental risk.
Additionally, requirements for maneuverability, reliability, redundancy, and long maintenance intervals are gradually becoming stricter.