batteries

World’s first battery and LNG trawler launched

Turkish shipyard ‘Cemre’ informed that it launched Libas, the world’s first battery & LNG driven purse seiner/trawler. The launching of the vessel took place on the 7th of February. After the completion, Cemre is planning to deliver the vessel in Q2, 2020.

NB64 Libas has a capacity of a 350 cubic meter LNG tank and eco-friendly battery system.

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In addition to LNG technology, the vessel’s battery system is to be used for peak shaving operation, while it also...

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First steel cut for UECC’s battery hybrid PCTC vessel

On 8 January, the United European Car Carriers (UECC), jointly owned by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Wallenius Lines announced its first steel cutting ceremony at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, for their battery hybrid LNG powered vessel “PCTC“.

Several months ago, the company has inked a contract with China Ship Building Trading and Jiangnan Shipyard Group for the construction of three new generation pure car truck carriers (PCTC) vessels.

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New report analyzes battery safety on vessels

In collaboration with the Norwegian, Danish and US maritime authorities, battery manufacturers, system integrators, suppliers of fire extinguishing systems, shipyards and shipowners, DNV GL published a new report on battery safety in ships. The report analyzes explosion and fire risks in maritime battery installations and the effectiveness of fire extinguishing systems in case of a battery fire.

Two areas were prioritized to provide information.

The first key focus was quantifying off-gas content...

https://safety4sea.com/new-report-analyzes-battery-safety-on-vessels/

Guidance for commercial vessels using lithium-ion batteries

USCG’s Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG) issued CG-ENG Policy Letter No. 02-19, “Design Guidance for Lithium-Ion Battery Installations Onboard Commercial Vessels” to improve the plan approval process for commercial vessel propulsion or electrical systems powered by installed Lithium-ion batteries.

Concerning the increased interest in Lithium-ion batteries, many are the concerns following due to the complexity of the systems and the lack of regulations or marine standards on the...

https://safety4sea.com/guidance-for-commercial-vessels-using-lithium-ion-batteries/

Maersk to test battery system to enhance power production

A containerized 600 kWh marine battery system will be equipped in a trial on board the Maersk Cape Town in December 2019 to improve ship performance and reliability while at the same time reducing CO2 emissions.

Despite the fact that propelling marine vessels with battery power alone is still years away from a viable option, marine battery systems can be used to improve the efficiency of a ship’s on board electrical systems. Namely, by maintaining the vessel’s auxiliary generators at a more...

https://safety4sea.com/maersk-to-test-battery-system-to-enhance-power-production/

Ship Owners Advised To Seek LNG As ‘Intermediate’ Solution?

  • Shipowners should focus on intermediate steps they can take rather than waiting for zero-emissions solutions.
  • Everything above 5,000 TEU will probably move in the direction of LNG as an intermediate solution.
  • Battery packs are an option because if an 18,000-TEU ship along with LNG.
  • Excess energy could be burned in the generator and stored in the battery, to be used for reefer units or to support onboard systems.

According to an article published in Riviera Maritime Media, shipowners should not...

http://mfame.guru/ship-owners-advised-to-seek-lng-as-intermediate-solution/

UECC to operate another battery hybrid LNG pure car truck carrier

UECC announced that it has confirmed an option with China Ship Building Trading Co., Ltd and Jiangnan Shipyard Group Co. Ltd. for a third battery hybrid LNG vessel. The ship is expected to operate in UECC’s Atlantic short sea trade.

The new orders will increase the UECC duel-fuel LNG fleet to five vessels, representing over 50% of the UECC owned fleet. As Glenn Edvardsen, CEO of UECC, said, the third battery hybrid LNG PCTC will be delivered in 2022.

He also highlighted that it is important to...

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New project competes with world’s greenest superyachts

Engineers from MAN, Braemar Technical Services along with additional four maritime companies are developing a zero-emissions superyacht, which will consist of an all-of-the-above selection of green technology.

Accordingly, the vessel will be equipped with all forms of renewable maritime power, also making use of wind, solar, hydro and thermal energy. The use of hydrogen fuel also helps, when used in combination with a fuel cell, hydrogen has a much higher usable energy content per pound than...

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IMCA in favour of hybrid battery systems on board DP vessels

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) announced that it is promoting ways of reducing carbon emissions in the marine environment as part of its strategic theme of environmental sustainability.

As IMCA said, the contribution of battery technologies in cutting carbon emissions is now having a positive effect in the offshore marine construction market.

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Namely, several operators have used hybrid power technologies on DP ships, with the initial...

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AIDAperla receives largest battery storage system

In light of the opening of Corvus Energy’s first production plant in Norway, Corvus inked an agreement with AIDA Cruises to electrify the first cruise ship of AIDA Cruises; AIDAperla will be the first ship to be equipped with lithium-ion batteries.

Specifically, the batteries are to be produced in Norway in 2020. The 300-meter-long cruise ship receives a battery pack capable of generating a total output of 10 MWh. As of today this will be the largest battery storage system worldwide to be ever...

https://safety4sea.com/aidaperla-receives-largest-battery-storage-system/

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