In Part I of this two-part series, we discussed four key factors to consider in preparing for plugging into international power: line frequency, nominal voltage, voltage fluctuations, and physical connection requirements. In Part II, we'll look at three approaches to...

In Part I of this two-part series, we'll discuss four key factors to take into account when preparing your boat to connect to international shore power. Shore power is an increasingly vital service for the modern cruising boat. Many boats have most, if not all, the...

Having an ASEA shore power converter gives yachts the flexibility to connect at a variety of marinas and ports worldwide while safeguarding their electrical systems. This flexibility, however, can sometimes lead to confusion about how much power can be safely drawn...

Yachting across continents is an exhilarating experience, but it presents unique challenges, especially when managing varying shore power standards. European marinas typically provide high-voltage, three-phase power (e.g., 400V), while U.S. marinas often offer...

When you’re working with marine electrical systems, grounding is the foundation of everything. It’s what keeps things safe, stable, and reliable—especially when you’re managing seamless transitions between shore power and onboard generators. For ASEA Power Systems,...

In a marine electrical system, shore power converters are essential for providing reliable power to yachts and vessels. One often overlooked yet vital component of these systems is the ribbon cable. These flat, flexible cables play a crucial role in maintaining...

Shore power converters have built in isolation transformers that protect yachts from galvanic corrosion, and reverse polarity, in addition to providing complete electrical isolation of shore power from yacht’s electrical system. Two primary types of transformers are...

Every ASEA shore power converter contains an Isolation transformer. Why? The oldest and best reason in the book: Safety. By isolating your ship’s power system from the shore power, fault current cannot travel through the water and electrocute swimmers. Without an...

Walk the docks of any marina worldwide and you’ll see dozens of brightly colored power cables connecting moored vessels with onshore electrical feeds. But the tranquil scene may not be as safe as it appears, particularly for anyone who winds up in the water. Recent...