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Kongsberg to lead major green upgrade of NCA hybrid vessel OV Bøkfjord

The Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) has selected Kongsberg Maritime to serve as lead integrator for a significant green upgrade of its hybrid vessel, OV Bøkfjord. The project will include installation of Kongsberg Maritime’s electric rim-drive azimuth thrusters, together with an upgrade of hybrid capacity.

The NCA is the Norwegian agency responsible for coastal management, maritime safety, and emergency preparedness against pollution. With a presence along the entire Norwegian coast, the...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/kongsberg-to-lead-major-green-upgrade-of-nca-hybrid-vessel-ov-bokfjord/

CN testing hybrid biofuel-ready locomotive

Canadian railway CN announced the launch of its medium-horsepower hybrid-electric locomotive developed in collaboration with Knoxville Locomotive Works (KLW) of Tennessee. 

The Montreal-based company said the biofuel-ready locomotive will undergo testing across its network as a pilot project, to evaluate its potential to enhance operational efficiency and fuel savings.

Biofuel is a renewable energy source produced from organic plant or animal material. 

The 3,200-horsepower unit is built on the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cn-testing-hybrid-biofuel-ready-locomotive

HKKF takes delivery of two advanced new hybrid ferries

Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry Limited (HKKF) has taken delivery of two new state-of-the-art hybrid ferries. Designed by Incat Crowther and built by Hong Kong-based Cheoy Lee Shipyards, the new 40-meter ferries can transport up to 450 passengers each and will service the busy commuter routes between Hong Kong and the islands of Lamma Island, Peng Chau, and Hei Ling Chau.

New Hong Kong ferries on the way

The two new HKFF ferries, one of which is carbon-hulled and the other aluminum-hulled, are part...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/hkkf-takes-delivery-of-two-advanced-new-hybrid-ferries/

ABB to supply hybrid tech for new AAM-built OC San catamaran

Bellingham, Wash.- based shipbuilder All American Marine (AAM) has secured a contract to build a 63-foot hybrid catamaran for the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San). Built for the Southern California coast, and featuring ABB hybrid technology the vessel will enable OC San to carry out environmental monitoring, marine research, and ocean sampling in support of its ocean monitoring program. This has run for over 40 years in support of wastewater collection, treatment, disposal, and...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/abb-to-supply-hybrid-tech-for-new-aam-built-oc-san-catamaran/

VIDEO: Hybrid research cat R/V Resilience joins PNNL

Snow & Company, Inc. Seattle, Wash., recently completed construction and delivered the 50 foot hybrid research catamaran R/V Resilience to the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). It is the first and thus far only hybrid vessel in the Department of Energy’s fleet.

R/V Resilience was designed by Incat Crowther with propulsion integration provided by Pacific Power. Hybrid propulsion is accomplished by joining twin Volvo Penta marine engines, and two Danfoss motor-generators. Power is...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/video-hybrid-research-cat-r-v-resilience-joins-pnnl/

EuroGreen Maritime wins Equinor charter for four new super green product tankers

Nantes, France, headquartered EuroGreen Maritime SAS (EGM) reports that it has secured a seven-year charter agreement with Equinor ASA for four state-of-the-art MR IMO II product tankers, each fitted with a pair of Ayro OceanWings wing sails and powered by a MAN B&W dual-fuel methanol engine with a shaft generator, complemented by a battery-hybrid power generation system. According to Eurogreen Maritime, compared with conventional MR designs, GHG, SOx, and NOx emissions will be reduced by more...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/shipping/eurogreen-maritime-wins-equinor-charter-for-four-new-super-green-product-tankers/

Strategic Marine delivers new hybrid fast crew boat duo

Singapore boat builder Strategic Marine has delivered two new Gen 4 fast crew boats to Thailand’s Truth Maritime Services. The 42-meter vessels feature business class seats for 70 passengers and enhanced passenger comfort as well as offering higher efficiency with hybrid power (+) technology

Developed in cooperation with Australian naval architect firm Southerly Design, Strategic Marine’s Gen 4 fast crew boats feature a highly efficient new hull form and Z-bow that improves seakeeping and...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/strategic-marine-delivers-new-hybrid-fast-crew-boat-duo/

SEACOR Marine will upgrade more PSVs for battery hybrid operation

Houston-headquartered SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc. (NYSE: SMHI) is to acquire four state-of-the-art energy storage systems from Kongsberg Maritime AS. They will be installed on four of SEACOR Marine’s platform supply vessels (PSVs), equipping them for battery hybrid operation.

The four vessels included in the contract are the SEACOR Ohio, SEACOR Alps, SEACOR Andes and SEACOR Atlas. Installation is expected to begin in December 2024 and to be completed by the second quarter of 2025. Once...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/seacor-marine-will-upgrade-more-psvs-for-battery-hybrid-operation/

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