Hybrid
EST-Floattech battery powers Sweden’s fourth electric hybrid ferry
Swedish public transport organisation Västtrafik has taken delivery of a fourth electric hybrid ferry powered by a battery system from the Dutch manufacturer EST-Floattech.
Germany: 1st emission-free hybrid push boat christened in Berlin
Germany’s emission-free hydrogen-fueled push boat Elektra has been christened earlier this week, allowing the testing of the vessel to begin.
Boskalis to convert selected vessels into hybrids for ‘significant’ emissions reduction
Papendrecht-based dredging and maritime services provider Boskalis has decided to convert numerous vessels within its Offshore Energy division into hybrid vessels through the retrofitting of energy storage systems.
First steel cut for Scandlines’ zero-emission hybrid ferry
The first steel plates for Scandlines’ new zero-emission ferry were cut at the Cemre shipyard in Turkey on 4 April 2022.
World’s largest hybrid ferry to run on Leclanché battery system
A zero-emission ferry ordered by Danish ferry operator Scandlines will run on a 10 MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) from Swiss energy storage solutions company Leclanché.
Finnlines: Keel laid for first hybrid RoPax
The keel-laying ceremony has been held for Finnsirius, the first Superstar roll-on/roll-off passenger (RoPax) ferry ordered by Finnish ferry operator Finnlines.
Following recent upgrades, Eidesvik vessel lands new deal with Equinor
Eidesvik has inked a new contract for one of its recently upgraded platform supply vessels (PSVs) with Norway’s state-owned giant, Equinor.
Erik Thun orders climate friendly tanker in China
Swedish shipping company Erik Thun Group has decided to order a new dual-fuel tanker in China.
Alewijnse, Ingeteam join forces for hybrid and electric propulsion systems
Making a step forward in the sustainability of the maritime supply chain, Dutch Alewijnse and Spanish Ingeteam have joined forces to initiate and facilitate the development and integration of hybrid and electric propulsion system.
Stena Drilling preparing for Evolution: new ultra-deepwater drillship addition to its fleet
UK-based offshore drilling contractor Stena Drilling is preparing for the latest addition to its fleet of drilling rigs, the Stena Evolution.
DNV, LR certify battery storage system for electric and hybrid vessels
Swiss energy storage solutions provider Leclanché has obtained recertification from classification societies DNV and Lloyd’s Register for its Marine Rack System (MRS-2) operating on the 65 Ah lithium-ion pouch cells.
Industry partners to deliver Singapore’s first hybrid electric bunker tankers
Industry partners Shif Clean Energy, SeaTech and energy company Vitol have teamed up for a marine electrification project to deliver Singapore’s first hybrid bunker tankers.
Havyard to convert Norled’s diesel ferry to electric operation
Norwegian ferry operator Norled has contracted compatriot shipyard Havyard Leirvik to convert its MF Ibestad ferry to electric operation with hybrid capacity in line with the green shift.
Terntank takes delivery of second fossil-free hybrid tanker
Swedish tanker operator Terntank has taken delivery of the second 100% biofuel compatible chemical and product tanker that emits no greenhouse gases or carbon particulates during port operations.