AET and Fleetzero have signed an agreement for the development of the world’s longest-range plug-in hybrid-electric vessel.
As announced, under the agreement, one of AET’s Lightering Support Vessels (LSV)1 will be retrofitted with a plug-in hybrid-electric system. The vessel will operate primarily on battery power, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 82% when compared to conventional LSVs2 on a tank-to-wake3 basis.
By integrating plug-in hybrid electric solutions into our fleet, we are transforming ambition into action to deliver more energy with less emissions. This pilot project also allows us to evaluate the feasibility and operational performance of this technology, paving the way for potential deployment across AET’s and potentially MISC’s fleet.
…said Zahid Osman, President & Group CEO, MISC Group.
The signing ceremony took place at the AET Offshore office in Galveston, Texas, with representatives from both companies present. The agreement was signed by Capt. Ron Wood, AET’s Global Director, Commercial, and Steven Henderson, Fleetzero’s CEO.
We are so excited about this project because it promises to advance marine electrification in a commercially viable way, and the impact is immense – drastically reducing emissions from the vessel operations.
…said Steven Henderson, Co-Founder & CEO, Fleetzero.
