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UECC Receives Third Newbuild Dual-Fuel LNG Battery Hybrid PCTC

5 January 2022

UECC’s third newbuild dual-fuel battery hybrid PCTC set to be launched onto the water at Jiangnan Shipyard

UECC has celebrated the New Year in fitting style with the launch of the third and final newbuild in a series of advanced dual-fuel LNG battery hybrid PCTCs that are being rolled out in rapid succession at China’s Jiangnan Shipyard.

The landmark launch of hull number H2665 on 28 December comes only seven months after the keel-laying ceremony for the vessel and follows the recent final delivery of the first newbuild named Auto Advance, with the second and third vessels set to be delivered in the...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/uecc-receives-third-newbuild-dual-fuel-lng-battery-hybrid-pctc/

Wärtsilä to upgrade Siem Offshore Platform Supply Vessel with energy-saving hybrid propulsion

28 October 2021

Wärtsilä to upgrade Siem Offshore Platform Supply Vessel with energy-saving hybrid propulsion

The PSV ‘Siem Pride’ currently operates with Wärtsilä 34DF engines, but will be upgraded to incorporate the Wärtsilä HY hybrid solution. © Siem Offshore Rederi

Wärtsilä Corporation, 28 October 2021 at 9.30 AM EEST – The technology group Wärtsilä will upgrade the ‘Siem Pride’, an 89 metre-long Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) owned by Norway based Siem Offshore Rederi, for hybrid engine and battery...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/10/28/wartsila-to-upgrade-siem-offshore-platform-supply-vessel-with-energy-saving-hybrid-propulsion/

Few Of World’s Greenest Electric & LNG Tug Boats To Be Propelled By Schottel

28 July 2021

SCHOTTEL will deliver a total of ten rudder propellers and two transverse thrusters to the Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyards. These are installed in two LNG-powered escort tugs and three battery-operated harbour tugs.

The ships, commissioned by the Canadian HaiSea Marine, a partnership between the Haisla Nation and Seaspan ULC, will provide assistance and towing services for LNG tankers docking at the new LNG export station in Kitimat, British Columbia. All five tugs are scheduled to go into...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/few-of-worlds-greenest-electric-lng-tug-boats-to-be-propelled-by-schottel/

Launch Of International Cooperation Shines A Light On Marine Battery Health

16 November 2020

The research institute Fraunhofer ISE, battery supplier Corvus, Carnival Maritime GmbH, and DNV GL, the world’s leading classification society, have launched “DDD-Batman”, a new MarTERA-sponsored project to study maritime battery health. As the uptake of maritime batteries increases, being able to provide a better picture of the overall health of installed batteries and the available power, is important for building confidence in the safety of hybrid and electric systems. MarTERA is an EU...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/launch-of-international-cooperation-shines-a-light-on-marine-battery-health/

Kawasaki To Use Battery Propulsion System On World’s First Zero Emission Tanker

13 October 2020

An article published by Kawasaki talks about the company receiving its first order for coastal ship large-capacity-battery propulsion systems

Electric power systems

Each Kawasaki battery propulsion system includes large-capacity lithium-ion (Li-ion) marine batteries, a propulsion control system, and an electric power management system.

Kawasaki made full use of its expertise in the field of systems integration to realize a system that efficiently supplies power and electricity to the main...

https://mfame.guru/kawasaki-to-use-battery-propulsion-system-on-worlds-first-zero-emission-tanker/

Kawasaki Bags First Order for Electric Propulsion Systems

12 October 2020

Kawasaki has launched a battery propulsion system that efficiently supplies power and electricity to the main propulsion system and auxiliary equipment.
Each system includes large-capacity lithium ion (Li-ion) marine batteries, a propulsion control system and an electric power management system.
Fully battery-powered vessels achieve major reductions in emissions of CO2, nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter (PM) during operation.
The company received the first order...

https://mfame.guru/kawasaki-bags-first-order-for-electric-propulsion-systems/

Corvus Energy To Power Nordlaks Hybrid Live Fish Carrier With Lithium-Ion Battery Based ESS

12 May 2020

BMA Orders Battery For Nordlaks Hybrid Live Fish Carrier

Corvus Energy is proud to announce that we have been selected by BMA Technology in Turkey to supply the lithium-ion battery-based energy storage system (ESS) for a new Live Fish Carrier to be built at Tersan Shipyard in Turkey.

This is the second vessel in a series of two for Norwegian salmon and trout producer, Nordlaks. Corvus Energy also delivered the ESS for Bjørg Pauline, which was recently launched from Tersan Shipyard.

The NSK Design 4126 – Live Fish Carrier, LNG HYBRID is amongst the most...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/corvus-energy-to-power-nordlaks-hybrid-live-fish-carrier-with-lithium-ion-battery-based-ess/

DMA: New Knowledge On Battery Safety Can Promote Green Solutions

14 January 2020

DNV GL Joint Industry Report Offers Recommendations For Enhanced Battery Safety On Vessels

DMA has gained new knowledge on battery safety through a report with a focus on risks related to fire. The report outlines different methods of fire extinguishing along with the effect of ventilation systems in battery compartments in case of fire.

The Danish Maritime Authority has participated in a comprehensive project that has resulted in a report concerning safety in battery installations.

The report supports the rapidly moving technological developments currently taking place in the...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/dma-new-knowledge-on-battery-safety-can-promote-green-solutions/

ABS And CATL Join Hands For Lithium Battery Propulsion Research Project

5 December 2019

ABS and the Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) are to work together to research lithium battery propulsion for next generation vessels.

The Frame Cooperation Agreement, signed at Marintec, will see ABS and CATL jointly carry out the research on the technical standards for battery-powered vessels, including key safety-related technologies such as the propulsion system, charging system, power battery compartment layout and fire control.

The project also covers research into the...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/abs-and-catl-join-hands-for-lithium-battery-propulsion-research-project/

Kongsberg Secures Propulsion Contract For New Multi-Purpose LNG Cargo Vessel

7 June 2019

Kongsberg Secures Lng And Battery Propulsion Contract For New Egil Ulvan Rederi As Multi-purpose Cargo Vessel

Kongsberg Maritime will supply a Power & Propulsion System for a new LNG powered multi-purpose cargo vessel of design MM85CC LNG by Multi Maritime. The clean and efficient Kongsberg Maritime propulsion system features a Bergen B36:45L6PG gas engine and LNG control and safety system, a Promas controllable pitch propeller and rudder system, together with a battery pack to enable periods of emission-free operation in ports and environmentally sensitive areas.

Image Credit: kongsberg.com

The 3,500dwt...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/kongsberg-secures-propulsion-contract-for-new-multi-purpose-lng-cargo-vessel/