Electric power can enhance a vessel’s fuel consumption and can make room for the use of other energy sources, like batteries and fuel cells. Therefore, ABB adopts a new approach to coincide with industry’s transition towards the use of new energy sources and automated ship operations.
Read moreThe world's first 2,000-metric-ton fully electric cargo ship has been launched in Guangzhou, China, and will operate along the inland section of the Pearl River Delta.
Read morePort of Amsterdam announced that in cooperation with AEB Amsterdam, Senfal and Energy eXchange Enablers, they will supply ship-to-shore power to river cruise and inland navigation vessels.
Read moreThe challenges and opportunities posed by alternative fuels were discussed at Interferry’s 42nd annual conference in Split, where Mediterranean ferry operators voiced their concerns on meeting the 0.5% sulphur emissions cap due in 2020.
Read moreCorvus Energy announced that it has been selected by Rolls-Royce as the supplier of a lithium ion based energy storage system for the Norwegian Coastal Administration’s new multipurpose vessel OV Ryvingen.
Read moreAiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping by 40% in 2030 compared to 1990, the Norwegian government has implemented several measures and funding programs. The Norwegian local maritime industry currently contributes 9% of the country’s total emissions.
Read moreCorvus Energy announced that it will supply lithium ion based energy storage systems for two platform supply vessels chartered by Statoil and being retrofitted with hybrid power systems.
Read moreThe Netherlands’ infrastructure agency Rijkswaterstaat has awarded Bijlsma Wartena a contract to build its three new multi-functional hybrid vessels for the national fleet. The Netherlands’ first battery-powered Multi-Purpose Vessel will be delivered within 2018.
Read moreWärtsilä has completed testing of its automatic wireless induction charging system on a hybrid powered coastal ferry, in Norwegian waters, in early September. The 85 metre long ‘MF Folgefonn’ is the first commercial ferry in the world operating with high power wireless charging capability.
Read moreABBs onboard DC marks a step forward for electic propulsion
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