METHOD FOR PROVIDING ENERGY TO A SEAGOING VESSEL, SHIPPING INFRASTRUCTURE, AND RELAY SYSTEM

摘要

The invention relates to a shipping infrastructure that comprises a vessel having a first power interface, and a relay system for providing energy to the vessel, wherein the relay system comprises charging hubs having a second power interface, and charging vessels having an accumulator and a third power interface, wherein the third power interface and the first power interface are connectable to each other, and the second power interface and the third power interface are connectable to each other, wherein the charging vessels are configured to work in a charge mode in which the third power interface is connected to the second power interface for charging the accumulator, a sail mode in which the charging vessel sails between a charging hub and a vessel, and a supply mode in which the third power interface is connected to the first power interface for supplying electrical energy to the vessel.