landström

English translation: shore-side electricity

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Swedish term or phrase:landström
English translation:shore-side electricity
Entered by: SafeTex

10:21 Jun 13, 2018
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Ships, Sailing, Maritime
Swedish term or phrase: landström
Hello

Landström, att ta ***landström***, är en nautisk term som innebär att man kopplar upp båtens elsystem mot det som finns i land.

that's not too hard but does anyone know the nautical term in English please?

Thanks
SafeTex
France
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shore-side electricity
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5shore power
Michael Ellis
5shore power
Frida Hills
4shore-side electricity
Deane Goltermann


  

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shore-side electricity


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Deane Goltermann
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Local time: 16:15
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shore power


Explanation:
This is the most common term, in my experience.


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shorepower
    Reference: http://www.brianwards.co.uk/electrical/shore-power/plugs-soc...
Michael Ellis
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:15
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shore power


Explanation:
Shore power is definitely the term to use. My background is in the UK marine industry so I know this to be true.

Frida Hills
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:15
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Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish
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