The Global Community.

Manufacturers. Users. Battery Experts

Our History

On the 2nd of April 2014 a group of 15 Norwegian companies and organizations founded the Maritime Battery Forum with the aim to promote new and efficient energy storage technologies in the maritime industry and support the industry with battery-based value creation and accelerate the adoption of green maritime solutions. The founding companies and organizations were: DNVGL, Melina AS, Norwegian Electric Systems, Staalesen Solutions AS, Østensjø Rederi, Anker Defence, University of Oslo, Grenland Energy, Staubo Elektro Maskinas, Kongsberg Maritime, DOF Management, Rolls-Royce Marine, Bellona, Eidesvik AS, ZEM AS

Our Members

A Member Led Non-Profit Organization

The members are companies and public enterprises that engage in maritime transport activities, or are suppliers of goods, services, or R&D, as well as charterers, cargo owners and buyers. Currently we describe our members as maritime battery enablers. These are companies that are at the forefront of making, using, and understanding maritime batteries. From the initial 15 founding members the MBF has grown to more than 70 members in 2023 coming from Europe, North America, and Asia.

Our Commitments

  • The MBF acts as a driver in the development of future industry policy, improves frameworks and incentive models favoring decentralized competence and value creation

  • The MBF organizes meetings and events around the world where government representatives, members, and other invited parties can present and discuss key technical, commercial, regulatory and other issues that are relevant for the further development of maritime battery technology

  • MBF Members have full access to information curated by the MBF on the developments in technology and the opportunity to learn more about the technical and economic aspects of using battery technology on ships and other offshore installations.

  • With vision of a maritime battery future, the MBF’s activities include influencing both businesses and the public sector as buyers to request sustainable, battery based solutions. In addition, influencing stakeholders in banking and finance sector to establish corresponding requirements.

Our Activities

The Five Principles

Sharing knowledge and information to educate people and introduce them to maritime battery technology.

Informing and creating insights on the status of maritime batteries and marine electrification.

Providing a stage for our members to promote their products, services, and dedication to a better future.

Providing a stage for our members to promote batteries and building a global network on strong local hubs.

Collaborating on developing the technology of tomorrow and to accelerate the transition to a zero-emission maritime industry.

Battery Powered by MBF Members

Whether it is ship design, shore power installations, battery manufacturing, integration or recycling, MBF members are in the lead. Each vessel is designed and fitted with sustainable solutions in mind. Have a battery powered vessel? Send vessel description and images to the MBF team.

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Aurora Botnia - Rauma Marine Constructions

Aurora Botnia - Rauma Marine Constructions

Thor - Ulstein

Thor - Ulstein

Sea charging concept - VARD

Sea charging concept - VARD

Alphenaar - Zero Emission Services

Alphenaar - Zero Emission Services

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Royal Bodewes - EST Floattech

Royal Bodewes - EST Floattech

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Skandi Flora - DOF

Skandi Flora - DOF

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Rem Offshore

Rem Offshore

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Sparky - Damen

Sparky - Damen

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E-Wolf - Crowley

E-Wolf - Crowley

Buquebus - Corvus Energy/Wartsila

Buquebus - Corvus Energy/Wartsila

Strażak-28 - Super B

Strażak-28 - Super B

Crowley

Crowley

Houlder

Houlder

HaiSea Waims - Sanmar Shipyards

HaiSea Waims - Sanmar Shipyards

Get in Touch

We are all about sustainable solutions in the Maritime Industry. Want to join us? Need help in your company’s transition? Send us a message and the MBF team will schedule a meeting to discuss your needs.

  • MBF is by far the organization that has gathered most members from across the value chain in development, production, application, and operation of batteries on ships

    Alf Kare ADNANES (Regional Division Manager)

  • I appreciate the specific purpose of the MBF. Many of the other organizations focused on maritime decarbonization have a very broad mission which can limit the depth into the more technical topics

    Eileen TAUSCH (Senior Engineer, R&D)

  • Look to Norway. It is common to have a battery hybrid ship these days. This will happen over the world. …and talking about knowledge that is where MBF fits in to the picture

    Sverre ERIKSEN (Senior Principal Engineer)

  • By partnering with MBF, we join a community of like-minded stakeholders committed to reducing the maritime industry’s carbon footprint and leading the transition towards cleaner and more efficient maritime operations

    Karl Alexander Wiren (Vice President in Aftermarket Sales)

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