Batteries, Supercapacitors, Fuel Cells and Other Energy Storage Technology

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

ABS has issued a product design assessment (PDA) to Fleetzero for its Leviathan Battery Energy Storage System, making it the first lithium iron phosphate (LFP) marine battery system manufactured in the US to receive classification approval.

13th August 2026

ABS approves Fleetzero marine battery system

13th August 2026

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Corvus Energy has secured a milestone contract to supply battery energy storage systems (ESS) for four new hybrid-electric passenger and car ferries being built for Canadian operator BC Ferries.

11th August 2026

Corvus powers four Summit ferries

11th August 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

A new industry report has identified the key safety challenges facing shipping’s transition to alternative fuels, calling for stronger collaboration, clearer regulation and greater operational preparedness as the sector works towards net…

5th August 2026

Report highlights alternative fuel safety

5th August 2026

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract from Cochin Shipyard to deliver a fully integrated technology package for a new series of electric tugs being built for Svitzer.

6th May 2026

Kongsberg wins electric tug contract

6th May 2026

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Corvus Energy has received Cyber Security Type Approval from DNV for its Dolphin NxtGen Battery Energy Storage System, marking a significant milestone in safeguarding onboard energy infrastructure against evolving digital threats.

1st May 2026

Corvus battery system gains approval

1st May 2026

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Echandia’s battery technology will play a central role in improving efficiency and reducing emissions on a new high-speed hybrid ferry.

27th April 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Hybrid ferry signals Baltic innovation push

27th April 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

ABS is teaming up with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries to study the feasibility of a nuclear-powered electric propulsion system for container ships.

9th March 2026

Nuclear propulsion concept for container ships

9th March 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Nuclear-powered containerships may be closer to commercial viability than many in the industry assume, offering faster transit times, reduced operating costs and near-zero emissions without relying on expensive green fuels.

26th November 2025

Nuclear power poised to reshape shipping

26th November 2025

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Echandia has been chosen to deliver a new battery system for an electric ferry operated by Ærøfærgerne in southern Denmark.

14th November 2025

Battery upgrade for electric ferry

14th November 2025

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

With the exception of a small number of tugs and naval submarines powered by lead acid batteries, the use of energy storage systems on commercial vessels has a history of just over…

9th October 2025

Batteries growing bigger and energy options multiply

9th October 2025