Berth One Shore Power System Separation

Port of Palm Beach – Berth One Shore Power System Separation

Client: Port of Palm Beach

Location: Riviera Beach, FL.

Scope: Electrical Engineering Design | Utility Service Separation | Shore Power System

To support the Port’s long-term infrastructure modernization goals, the Port of Palm Beach Engineering Department engaged ECF Engineering Consultants to provide electrical engineering design services for the implementation of a dedicated shore power system at Berth One. The project’s primary objective was to decouple Berth One’s electrical service from the shared chiller house utility infrastructure, enabling independent metering, billing, and operational control.

⚓ Project Highlights

• Utility Separation & Metering Strategy:

  ECF reengineered the electrical service to disconnect Berth One’s shore power from the existing transformer and shared meter. A new, independent utility connection was established via a dedicated utility-owned transformer and current transformer (CT) metering system installed on an available pad adjacent to the existing infrastructure.

• Feeder and Distribution System Redesign:

  The electrical design called for the removal and redirection of existing feeder conductors serving Berth One. New service feeders were routed to the designated transformer and CT meter, ensuring compliance with FPL and NEC requirements for shore power installations.

• Improved Power Management & Billing Accuracy:

  With its dedicated electrical infrastructure, Berth One now operates autonomously, allowing the Port to track energy usage, streamline utility billing, and enhance load planning for future marine operations.

  
  

⚙️ Why It Matters

🛠️ Strategic Engineering for Modern Port Operations

As more ports move toward the sustainable electrification of marine operations, ECF provides the technical depth and strategic foresight required for successful shore power integration. While many firms offer generic service drops or utility coordination, ECF delivers engineered solutions that prioritize code compliance, operational continuity, and long-term value.

Our cross-disciplinary approach ensures that each utility improvement not only meets today’s demands but also lays the groundwork for smart port infrastructure of the future.

Let’s collaborate on building resilient, efficient port infrastructure. Contact our team at www.ecfengineers.com to discuss your next utility or marine systems upgrade.