EN 15869-3:2019

Inland navigation vessels - Electrical shore connection, three phase current 400 V, 50 Hz, up to 125 A - Part 3: On-board unit, additional requirements

This document applies in connection with EN 15869 1 for the supply of berthed inland navigation vessels with electrical energy from shore.
This document specifies additional requirements for the shore connection cable and the feeding unit of the electrical shore connection.

Fahrzeuge der Binnenschifffahrt - Elektrischer Landanschluss, Drehstrom 400 V, 50 Hz, bis 125 A - Teil 3: Bordseitiger Teil, zusätzliche Anforderungen

Dieses Dokument gilt in Verbindung mit EN 15869 1 für die landseitige Versorgung von stillliegenden Fahrzeugen der Binnenschifffahrt mit elektrischer Energie.
Dieses Dokument legt zusätzliche Anforderungen an die Landanschlussleitung und an die Bordeinspeiseeinheit des elektrischen Landanschlusses fest.

Bateaux de navigation intérieure - Connexion au réseau électrique terrestre, courant triphasé 400 V, 125 A maximum, 50 Hz - Partie 3 : Unité à bord, exigences supplémentaires

Le présent document s’applique conjointement avec l’EN 15869-1 pour l’alimentation en énergie électrique de bateaux de navigation intérieure à l’arrêt depuis la terre.
Le présent document spécifie des exigences supplémentaires relatives au câble de connexion terrestre et à l’unité d’alimentation de la connexion au réseau électrique terrestre.

Plovila za celinske vode - Električne povezave s kopnim, trifazni tok 400 V, 50 Hz, do 125 A - 3. del: Enota na krovu, dodatne zahteve

Ta dokument se uporablja v povezavi s standardom EN 15869-1 za napajanje privezanih plovil za celinske vode z električno energijo s kopnega.
Ta del standarda EN 15689 določa dodatne zahteve za kabelsko povezavo s kopnim in enoto na krovu za električno povezavo s kopnim.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 11-Jun-2019
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Dec-2019
• ICS: 47.020.60 - Electrical equipment of ships and of marine structures
• ICS: 47.060 - Inland navigation vessels
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 15 - Inland navigation vessels
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 15 - Inland navigation vessels
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 10-Mar-2025
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 15869-3:2019 - Inland navigation vessels - Electrical shore connection, three phase current 400 V, 50 Hz, up to 125 A - Part 3: On-board unit, additional requirements

Relations

• Replaces: EN 15869-3:2010 - Inland navigation vessels - Electrical shore connection, three phase current 400 V, up to 63 A, 50 Hz - Part 3: On-board unit, safety requirements
• Effective Date: 19-Jun-2019

Overview

EN 15869-3:2019 (CEN) defines additional on-board requirements for the electrical shore connection used on inland navigation vessels: three‑phase, 400 V, 50 Hz, up to 125 A. It is intended to be used together with EN 15869-1 (general requirements) and specifies detailed requirements for the shore connection cable and the on-board feeding unit (on-board unit). The standard supports a Europe‑wide, safe, and interoperable shore‑power system to reduce engine noise and exhaust emissions while vessels are berthed.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and types
  • Applies to berthed inland navigation vessels in conjunction with EN 15869‑1.
  • Two cable types: Type A (permanently connected) and Type B (plug‑in connection).
• Shore connection cable
  • Cable shall belong to the vessel and be a flexible cable complying with EN 50525‑2‑21.
  • Environmental and mechanical properties: splash‑water resistance (AD6 per HD 60364‑5‑51), outdoor suitability, temperature rating −25 °C to +80 °C, ozone and oil resistance with specified test conditions.
  • Extensions permitted; couplers must be protected against immersion (e.g., IP67).
  • Practical handling guidance: recommend cable mass ≤ 20 kg or use mobile reels to reduce manual‑handling risk.
• Feeding unit (on‑board unit)
  • Core components: rotating field direction indicator (optional phase sequence changeover), all‑pole switch, isolating transformer, three‑phase circuit breaker, indicator light, and electrical interlock to prevent parallel operation with on‑board generators.
  • Mechanical: fixed on‑board installation; robust, flame‑resistant housing; sealed to at least IP22 (sub‑deck) or IP55 (deck); designed for ambient −20 °C to +60 °C.
  • Electrical: permanent connection to the main switchboard if not integrated; only one feeding unit per on‑board network; visible indication of live connection; measures to prevent excessive tensile forces on plug connections.

Applications and users

• Who uses this standard:
  • Shipbuilders, naval architects and electrical engineers designing inland vessels.
  • Manufacturers of shore‑power cables, feeding units, isolating transformers and plug/socket systems.
  • Port and terminal operators, marina managers, regulatory bodies and maintenance personnel responsible for shore power installations and safe berthing operations.
• Practical value:
  • Ensures safe, interoperable shore power hookups across European inland waterways.
  • Reduces generator noise and emissions onboard and ashore by enabling standardized shore supply up to 125 A.
  • Guides selection, installation, labeling and testing of cables and feeding units for reliable operation.

Related standards

• EN 15869‑1 (general requirements)
• EN 50525‑2‑21 (flexible low‑voltage cables)
• EN 60309‑1 (industrial plugs and sockets)
• EN 60529 (IP code)
• EN 61558‑2‑4 (isolating transformer requirements)
• HD 60364‑5‑51, EN 60811 series

Keywords: EN 15869-3:2019, inland navigation vessels, electrical shore connection, shore power, shore connection cable, feeding unit, isolating transformer, 400 V 50 Hz 125 A.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2019
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 15869-3:2010
Plovila za celinske vode - Električne povezave s kopnim, trifazni tok 400 V, 50 Hz,
do 125 A - 3. del: Enota na krovu, dodatne zahteve
Inland navigation vessels - Electrical shore connection, three phase current 400 V, 50
Hz, up to 125 A - Part 3: On-board unit, additional requirements
Fahrzeuge der Binnenschifffahrt - Elektrischer Landanschluss, Drehstrom 400 V, 50 Hz,
bis 125 A - Teil 3: Bordseitiger Teil, zusätzliche Anforderungen
Bateaux de navigation intérieure - Connexion au réseau électrique terrestre, courant
triphasé 400 V, 125 A maximum, 50 Hz - Partie 3 : Unité à bord, exigences
supplémentaires
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 15869-3:2019
ICS:
47.020.60 Električna oprema ladij in Electrical equipment of ships
konstrukcij na morju and of marine structures
47.060 Jezerska in rečna plovila Inland navigation vessels
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 15869-3
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
June 2019
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 47.020.60; 47.060 Supersedes EN 15869-3:2010
English Version
Inland navigation vessels - Electrical shore connection,
three phase current 400 V, 50 Hz, up to 125 A - Part 3: On-
board unit, additional requirements
Bateaux de navigation intérieure - Connexion au réseau Fahrzeuge der Binnenschifffahrt - Elektrischer
électrique terrestre, courant triphasé 400 V, 125 A Landanschluss, Drehstrom 400 V, 50 Hz, bis 125 A -
maximum, 50 Hz - Partie 3 : Unité à bord, exigences Teil 3: Bordseitiger Teil, zusätzliche Anforderungen
supplémentaires
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 22 April 2019.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Requirements . 6
4.1 Types . 6
4.2 Shore connection cable . 6
4.2.1 General . 6
4.2.2 Laying of the shore connection cable . 7
4.2.3 Extensions . 7
4.3 Feeding unit. 8
4.3.1 General . 8
4.3.2 Mechanical requirements . 9
4.3.3 General electrical requirements. 9
4.3.4 Connection of the isolating transformer. 9
4.3.5 Operating instructions . 9
4.3.6 Other provisions . 10
5 Designation. 10
5.1 Shore connection cable . 10
5.2 Feeding unit. 10
6 Marking . 11
6.1 Shore connection cable . 11
6.2 Feeding unit. 11
Annex A (informative)  Dimensioning of a shore connection cable . 12
Bibliography . 13

Figures
Figure 1 — Shore connection cable with extension . 7
Figure 2 — Block diagram of a feeding unit type B . 8

Tables
Table A.1 — Maximum length of a shore connection cable according to EN 50525-2-21
including extension, if applied . 12

European foreword
This document (EN 15869-3:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 15 “Inland
navigation vessels”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2019, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2019.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 15869-3:2010.
A list of all parts in the EN 15869 series, published under the general title Inland navigation vessels —
Electrical shore connection, three phase current 400 V, 50 Hz, up to 125 A, can be found on the CEN-
CENELEC website.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— the maximum operating current has been increased up to 125 A;
— the title has been changed accordingly;
— the Scope has been changed;
— Terms and definitions have been moved to Part 1;
— Clause 4 has been renamed "Requirements" and divided into three sub clauses;
— new sub clause 4.2 "Requirements for shore connection cable" has been added;
— Table 1 "Maximum length of cable set and extension" has been revised and moved to Annex A
(informative) with new title "Maximum length of a shore connection cable according to EN 50525-
2-21 including extension, if applied";
— Clause 4.3.5 "Operating instructions" has been added;
— Figure 2 "Overview circuit diagram of an on-board power supply unit" has been amended;
— Former Clause 7 “Manufacturer’s declaration of conformity” has been removed;
— Annex A (informative) has been added.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Introduction
Inland navigation vessels are equipped with a variety of electrical loads operating at 230 V or 400 V.
While underway, continuous electrical power supply is provided by the on-board system from
generators driven by diesel engines. When the vessel is berthed, these generators remain in operation if
there is no suitable onshore power supply available. In some cases, this leads to intense noise pollution
both for the crew on the vessel itself and on other vessels lying alongside and also for residents ashore.
The exhaust fumes are an additional pollution factor.
The electrical shore connections specified in this European Standard make it possible to provide the
vessels with an electrical power supply while berthed and to eliminate noise and exhaust pollution. This
calls for a uniform Europe-wide shore connection that can be activated and deactivated by the vessel's
crew in all ports and berths, if possible, without requiring any assistance from shore-based personnel.
This European Standard contains electrical safety requirements for the prevention of hazards in
making, using and breaking the shore connection.
Furthermore, cashless settlement for the electricity used should be possible, ideally a standard Europe-
wide payment system.
1 Scope
This document applies in connection with EN 15869-1 for the supply of berthed inland navigation
vessels with electrical energy from shore.
This document specifies additional requirements for the shore connection cable and the feeding unit of
the electrical shore connection.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 15869-1, Inland navigation vessels – Electrical shore connection, three phase current 400 V, , 50 Hz, up
to 125 A – Part 1: General requirements
EN 50525-2-21, Electric cables – Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and i
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