NES to deliver shoreside charging stations for Fjord1 autonomous ferries

Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1 has contracted Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to deliver two shoreside charging stations for use by the four autonomous, zero-emission ferries that it will operate on the Lavik-Oppedal crossing on the west coast of Norway (see earlier story).

Lavik-Oppedal route is a 5.6 kilometer (about 3.5 miles) long route that crosses the Sognefjord, on the west coast of Norway. It is designated as national road ferry connection E39 by the Norwegian Public Roads...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/nes-to-deliver-shoreside-charging-stations-for-fjord1-autonomous-ferries/

Rem Offshore picks NES battery system for CSV upgrade

Norwegian shipowner Rem Offshore has contracted Norwegian Electric Systems AS (NES) to deliver a deck-based battery energy storage system for its 2013-built Rem Inspector construction support vessel (CSV).

NES, a subsidiary of HAV Group ASA, will deliver a containerized energy storage system that includes a “Quest” battery charger, a 1 MW battery package, and a control system. The system is capable of operating in peak shaving, spinning reserve and harbor mode.

“Spinning reserve provides extra...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/rem-offshore-picks-nes-battery-system-for-csv-upgrade/

NES wins second Scandlines onshore charging contract

Copenhagen-headquartered Scandlines has contracted Norwegian Electric Systems AS (NES) to deliver an onshore charging system for its Puttgarden, Germany, ferry terminal. As we reported earlier, Scandlines’ new zero emissions freight ferry, Futura, currently under construction in Turkey, will operate on the Puttgarden-Rødby route between Germany and Denmark on its delivery. The NES contract for the Puttgarden terminal follows its award of the contract to provide the charging solution for the...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/nes-wins-second-scandlines-onshore-charging-contract/

Brittany Ferries welcomes move to allow French school groups to travel to UK on ID cards, rather than passports

James Cleverly UK home office minister announced the changes in a statement to the House on 7th December 2023. Passports will no longer be a requirement for travel: French students under 18 years of age will be able to come to the UK on an ID card. In 2023 Brittany Ferries carried just 41,061...

https://ferryshippingnews.com/brittany-ferries-welcomes-move-to-allow-french-school-groups-to-travel-to-uk-on-id-cards-rather-than-passports/

A Revolutionary Project To Achieve Zero-Emission Operations

Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) has informed it is taking part in a ‘revolutionary’ project combining batteries and hydrogen fuel cells which will enable ships to achieve zero-emission operations in the World Heritage Fjords and along parts of the Norwegian coastal route, reports Recharge News.

Hydrogen in place of compressed gas

Stein Ruben Larsen, Senior Vice President Sales at NES, said the Bergen-based company is leading the integration efforts that will see the largest fuel cell ever seen...

http://mfame.guru/a-revolutionary-project-to-achieve-zero-emission-operations/