Batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells and other energy storage technology
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NewsNuclear power poised to reshape shipping
Nuclear-powered containerships could slash costs, boost speed and outcompete conventional vessels, finds a new study
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NewsBattery upgrade for electric ferry
Echandia is to upgrade an electric ferry with faster-charging, long-life LTO batteries after winning a Danish tender
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NewsBatteries growing bigger and energy options multiply
Malcolm Latarche details how marine applications for batteries are growing more popular and extending across vessel types
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NewsPSV ESS retrofit drives fuel savings
Atlantic Towing’s PSV retrofit with SeaQ ESS has achieved 11% fuel savings and significant CO₂ reductions
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NewsWärtsilä powers largest marine battery
Wärtsilä is to expand a Wasaline RoPax battery, creating the world’s largest marine hybrid propulsion system
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NewsDAF revolutionises inland waterways propulsion
The Mannheim is revolutionising inland waterway travel with a DAF diesel-electric powertrain, cutting emissions and enabling silent sailing
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NewsHybrid SOFC propulsion partnership announced
Lloyd’s Register, HD KSOE and HHI are joining forces to develop hybrid SOFC propulsion for LNG carriers
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NewsEU funds innovation for zero-emission ships
The EU has granted €7.8 million to develop power systems which aim to cut emissions by 40%
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NewsLehmann Marine and Sunlight partner for maritime battery initiative
Sunlight is to acquire a stake in Lehmann Marine, bolstering both companies’ positions in the maritime battery market.
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NewsShore power added to autonomous zero-emission ferry crossing
Fjord1 has contracted Norwegian Electric Systems for a shore power charging station
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NewsPrompting EV fire response strategies
Electric vehicle (EV) fires are especially difficult to control and fully extinguish, which raises serious concerns for operators and crews of pure car/truck carriers (PCTCs) in particular.
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NewsWest P&I Club joins battery forum
Insurance firm, West P&I Club, is joining the Maritime Battery Forum to promote the use of battery solutions in the maritime industry
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NewsEchandia sets sail on US expansion with Washington facility
Echandia establishes US base due to demand in maritime electrification
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NewsCruise first for ABB onboard DC grid
ABB has installed its Onboard DC Grid shore power connection platform for the first time on board a cruise ship
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NewsCorvus Energy Blue Whale awarded RINA approval
World’s largest maritime battery provider Corvus receives another class society approval
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NewsWhisperPower and Bukh-Bremen team up
WhisperPower has teamed up with marine product wholesaler, Bukh-Bremen, to bring high-quality power solutions to the market
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NewsCorvus’s energy storage system gets greenlight from DNV
DNV has approved Corvus Energy’s marine energy storage system which has been designed specifically for larger vessels
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: Doubts over deepsea electrification
With decarbonisation deadlines looming, we look at the case for deepsea vessels powered by batteries
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NewsEchandia wins RoPax conversion deal
Echandia is helping Öresundslinjen decarbonise with the conversion of a RoPax ferry to full electrical operation
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NewsRising battery capacity at sea
The marine battery market saw further growth last year and this is continuing into 2024
