Tag: batteries

A new study by the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping investigates the viability of battery-electric propulsion across various vessel sizes and segments.

CIMAC and the Maritime Battery Forum (MBF) have published a white paper on the environmental impact of batteries in deep-sea shipping.

A fire broke out on August 9, 2024, at approximately 1:40 local time, aboard the YM Mobility, operated by Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp, at the Port of Ningbo. 

Corvus Energy is pleased to announce that it has received Type Approval from RINA for its large-scale marine energy storage system, the Blue Whale ESS.

Corvus Energy announced that it has received Type Approval from DNV for its Blue Whale marine energy storage system. 

The Zero Emission Port Alliance (ZEPA) announces the onboarding of 11 organizations from the container port industry. Among the members are APM Terminals, CATL, DP World, Kempower, Patrick Terminals, Port of Aarhus, Port of Rotterdam, Rocsys, Sany, SSA Marine, and ZPMC.

DFDS (Det Forenede Dampskibs-Selskab) announced a substantial €1 billion investment in battery electric vessels, marking its unwavering commitment to decarbonising maritime traffic in the English Channel.

EST-Floattech's containerized energy storage solution, equipped with Octopus Series batteries, has been selected by KOTUG International B.V. for their E-Pusher 1 (Type M), making it the world's first fully electric pusher boat.

As AMSA informs, an explosion occurred on a charter fishing vessel whilst berthed. The investigation identified that the ignition source was a lithium-ion battery that was not holding charge connected to a battery charger in a way that bypassed the battery management safety system. The vessel was beyond repair following the explosion.

Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has collaborated with Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) to further enhance safety in transporting lithium battery shipments.