Cavotec
Summary
Cavotec designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of systems for the ports and maritime sector – systems that make ports safer, more efficient, and more sustainable.
Cavotec’s innovative power transmission, distribution and control technologies improve safety and operational efficiency, and reduce environmental impact at port applications worldwide. MoorMaster™ automated mooring, which removes mooring lines from the mooring process; Alternative Maritime Power, (AMP), which enables ships in port to connect to land-based electrical supply; Panzerbelt cable protection, marine propulsion systems, radio remote controls and motorised cable reels. And our latest innovation, our Automatic Plug-in System, automates the connection of cranes, ships and other mobile equipment to the power grid.
Alternative Maritime Power (Shore Power/Cold Ironing)

Cavotec has developed its shore power systems – Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) – since the 1980s (also know as cold ironing). Cavotec’s AMP units consist primarily of cable management systems and connectors installed in or on the quayside, or on board ship, that connect vessels to grid-generated electricity.
There are currently more than 500 AMP units installed, or currently being installed on ships, while ports across North America, Europe and the Far East also use the technology.
The majority of Cavotec’s AMP systems are installed at container, bulk and tanker handling applications, and cruise ship and passenger ferry berths.
Panzerbelt Cable Protection

Panzerbelt is Cavotec’s patented cable protection system that powers shore-to-ship cranes. It incorporates a continuous semi-flexible belt, made from rubber with a steel inlay that lies over channels cast in the quay. Panzerbelt guarantees that cables inside channels are protected from vehicles crossing the track and from objects and fluids falling into the cable duct. Panzerbelt is currently in operation at some 800 applications worldwide.
MoorMaster™ Automated Mooring Systems

MoorMaster™ is a vacuum-based automated mooring technology that eliminates the need for conventional mooring lines. Remote controlled vacuum pads recessed in, or mounted on the quayside or pontoons, moor and release vessels in seconds.
The technology is increasingly gaining acceptance in the global maritime sector; the system is currently in operation at bulk and container handling, Ro/Ro, passenger ferry and lock applications in North America, Europe and Australasia. Elsewhere, Cavotec has been commissioned to work on projects to research and develop ATEX (explosion proof) approved MoorMaster™ systems, potentially for use at LNG berths.
FLT Spring Driven Cable Reels

Cavotec spring reels, manufactured by Cavotec RMS in France and Cavotec Alfo in Germany, are used in ports all over the world for a wide range of applications. Designed and manufactured to withstand the exacting demands of this sector, our reels have become industry standard for operators around the world.