Electrification and Battery Hybrids – Page 13
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NewsExtending Year-Round Polar Odysseys
A newly-built, French-owned expedition cruise ship has become the first vessel of her type to reach the geographic North Pole.
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NewsFully electric extendable ferry concept
Composite boat manufacturer Fassmer and Torqeedo have teamed up to create a fully electric ferry concept for public transport.
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NewsAutonomous vessel control systems deal
Rolls-Royce and Sea Machines Robotics have teamed up to deliver remote command, autonomous control and intelligent crew support systems to the marine market.
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NewsDeveloping clean marine energy for London
Maritime industry firms have secured funding from the UK government to develop new power and propulsion technologies for London, with the potential to reduce emissions across global waterways.
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NewsACCURATE MODELLING FOR HYBRID-SUPERCAPACITOR POWER SYSTEMS
A supercapacitor can run in parallel with a battery, without the need for sophisticated power electronics, but this potential simplicity doesn’t necessarily transfer to the modelling required to estimate payback time.
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NewsVolvo and Danfoss power hybrid CTVs
Two new hybrid crew transfer vessels have arrived at MHO-Co’s headquarters in Esbjerg, Denmark, after making the 12,000 nautical mile journey from China’s AFAI Southern Shipyard.
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NewsEST-Floattech unveils new marine BMS
EST-Floattech has released a new DNV-certified battery management system for the marine market.
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NewsReplaceable battery containers cut emissions for inland waterway vessels
Wärtsilä has developed and delivered a mobile battery container solution that will enable inland waterway vessels to operate with zero emissions.
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NewsCorvus and Sanmar to develop clean tugs
Corvus Energy and Sanmar Shipyards have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a new range of zero-emission and hybrid tugs.
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NewsPRODUCTION OF NEXT-GEN HYBRID-SUPERCAPACITOR POWER SYSTEMS 'DUE IN 2023'
Production of the next generation of supercapacitors could begin as soon as 2023, Dr. Sebastian Pohlmann, VP Automotive and Business Development tells The Motorship in a feature on the energy efficiency technology in September's issue of the magazine.
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NewsTwo more Incat Crowther CTVs for MHO & Co
AFAI Southern Shipyard has successfully delivered a pair of Incat Crowther 35 crew transfer vessels (CTV), said to be the first hybrid CTVs in operation with zero-emission capability.
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NewsDNV AWARDS TYPE APPROVAL TO PRAXIS LFP BATTERY SYSTEM
Classification society DNV has granted Type Approval to a battery system supplied by Netherlands-based technology supplier Praxis. The GreenBattery energy storage system, which utilises lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell technology, forms an integral part of the company's Mega-Guard Electric Propulsion solution.
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NewsWinGD system integration contract for NYK hybrid PCTCs
WinGD has won a contract to integrate hybrid energy systems on four newbuild pure car and truck carriers (PCTC) for Japanese owner NYK Line. The LNG-fuelled PCTCs will be equipped with WinGD 620mm-bore XDF two-stroke engines, combined with shaft generators, DC-links and battery systems.
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NewsTAKING SMALL STEPS TOWARDS AN AUTONOMOUS FUTURE
The maritime industry is working towards an autonomous future, but uncertainty surrounds when we can expect autonomous developments to reach the market, writes Samantha Fisk.
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NewsWinGD receives first order for integrated hybrid powerpack
The award of a first contract for a WinGD battery-hybrid powerpack represents a next step on the engine designer’s journey into electrification and system integration, Paul Gunton reports
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NewsHybrid surface effect ship classed by BV
Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has classified a hybrid-powered Surface Effect Ship (SES), the CWind Pioneer. The 24 passenger vessel features an air cushion, twin hulls and an innovative diesel and electric drivetrain with considerable battery storage onboard.
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NewsBrittany adds new battery/LNG hybrid RoRos
Brittany Ferries is adding two new battery/LNG hybrid RoRos to its fleet.
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NewsVard hybrid battery ESS for Atlantic Towing
Vard Electro is to install its hybrid battery power system on board an Atlantic Towing platform supply vessel, the first time this multiple mode of battery technologies has been used on a single vessel in the Canadian offshore oil and gas industry.
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NewsSEA-KIT awarded first UMS certificate by LR
The first ever unmanned marine systems (UMS) certificate has been awarded to SEA-KIT International by Lloyd’s Register for its 12 metre X-Class unmanned surface vessel (USV) for geo-data specialist, Fugro.
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NewsAutonomous shipping white paper
An alliance bringing together experts in autonomous ship technology has released a new white paper on the relationship between ship safety and autonomous technology.
