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WATTS UP 2024
Organized by the Maritime Battery Forum, WATTS UP each year brings together experts and interested parties who all wish to move the maritime world towards smarter use of energy. For 10th anniversary edition, Watts Up 2024 will take place in Oslo, Norway from the 6-7th of March 2024.
The two day conference is the place to be for all who are interested in ships, batteries and hybrids, and their development. It is an opportunity to meet key personnel dedicated to technology developments as well as the end users.
From battery producers and integrators to ship owners, ship builders, maritime equipment manufacturers, class societies, sustainability experts, research institutions and political bodies, Watts Up brings together the greatest minds in the maritime industry to discuss, network, collaborate and brainstorm on the electrification and decarbonization of the maritime industry through or with batteries!
MBF Member meeting - Amsterdam
Join us on Monday 19 June in Amsterdam, the day before the start of the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo!
It's time to get together!
Are you or some of your colleagues planning to go to Amsterdam for the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo 20-22 June?
Then join the MBF and other members for some drinks and a dinner on the day before the start of the Expo!
Monday, June 19 from 5pm until 9pm
Dinner and drinks for 60 Euros per person
(if you register before the 1st of June)If you register after the 1st of June, we will ask for 80 Euros per person
For those who want to help us with making some progress on our Firefighting Guideline, you're welcome to join us starting at 3pm on Monday 19 June. For those who come and help us with the Firefighting Guideline, we will give you an extra discount on the drinks and dinner in the evening. So join us from 3pm, and you will only have to pay 40 Euros per person!
Make sure to share this with your colleagues who will travel to Amsterdam and to make sure you arrive there on Monday the 19th of June!
Costs
40 Euros if you join us at 3pm to work on the Firefighting Guideline (ask director@maritimebatteryforum.com for a discount code)
60 Euros for drinks and dinner if you register before the 1st of June
80 Euros for drinks and dinner if you register after the 1st of June
Location
Bar & Restaurant De Kop van Oost
Zeeburgerpad 1, 1018 AH Amsterdam
Battery Container Standardisation JIP meeting - Orientation and location of connections
The upcoming MBF Battery Container Standardization JIP meeting we will be discussing the container orientation, and location of power connections, communication, ventilation exhaust, firefighting connection, etc.
First we will hear from both ZES and Current Direct how they see the requirements for this, and then we will follow with a discussion to see if we can agree on certain topics.
When: Tuesday 23 May 4pm - 5.30pm (CET) (online)
If you wish to join this meeting, please send a message to director@maritimebatteryforum.com and you will receive the invitation for the meeting.
Aluminium-plastic connection for battery cooling - Online meeting
Aluminium-plastic connection for battery cooling
Join us for a meeting with Erwin Quarder Systemtechnik who will introduce us to their innovative technology for bonding aluminium and plastic and how this can be used for battery cooling.
Possible benefits of this technology are:
The combination of aluminium and plastic leads to almost design-free water management possibilities (low temperature differences, active preference of hot spots)
Customized cooling plate (scalable system) with low tolerances, for round as well as prismatic and pouch cells
Integration of the cold plate into the housing system, as well as other functions, such as busbar, brackets, or the tubing
Cost-effective connection technology (standardized quick connection technology)
Elimination of complex assembly and sealing processes
A perfectly light connection - helium-tight, no micro-leakage at the lowest possible price
This will be on online meeting for MBF members only.
The meeting will be held on Teams, on Wednesday 26 April from 3-4pm (CET)
If you wish to join, please send a request for the meeting invitation to director@maritimebatteryforum.com
Battery Container Standardization JIP meeting - Electrical Interfaces
The upcoming MBF Battery Container Standardization JIP meeting will discuss the elecrical interfaces between battery container and ship, and the available standards.
When: Wednesday 29 March 3pm - 4pm (CET) (online)
If you wish to join this meeting, please send a message to director@maritimebatteryforum.com and you will receive the invitation for the meeting as well as the information to prepare.
WATTS UP 2023 - Rotterdam
WATTS UP 2023
8-9 March 2023 - Rotterdam, Netherlands
WATTS UP 2023 will be the first edition of the annual conference of the Maritime Battery Forum outside of Norway. The conference will be held at the SS Rotterdam, a 228 m long steam ship from the 1950s, which now is being used as a hotel in the city of Rotterdam. What better location is there to talk about maritime batteries than this? Besides the latest updates on the developments of batteries for the marine industry, as always we will also go on board of a battery powered ship. More about this will follow later!
Click on the button below for more information on tickets, program, speakers, venue and sponsor opportunities!
About WATTS UP
WATTS UP is the annual 2-day conference organized by the Maritime Battery Forum. It is the place to get the latest updates on maritime battery technology developments, learn about different maritime applications using batteries, and meet with maritime battery experts from over the whole world. Standard on the agenda at WATTS UP is a visit to a battery powered ship, to get a real feeling of how the technology is developing, and to be able to see, feel and hear the benefits of electric propulsion on board ships.
Maritime Battery Forum - Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting 2023 will take place as always on the morning of the first day of WATTS UP. Therefore, on Wednesday the 8th of March all MBF members are invited to join the AGM in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on board of the SS Rotterdam.
The agenda for the AGM will follow later.
Do you have any points that you want to add to the agenda, please send them to director@maritimebatteryforum.com
Battery Container Standardization JIP meeting - Mechanical Interfaces
The upcoming MBF Battery Container Standardization JIP meeting will discuss the mechanical interfaces between battery container and ship, and the available standards.
When: Friday 9 December 3pm - 4pm (CET) (online)
If you wish to join this meeting, please send a message to director@maritimebatteryforum.com and you will receive the invitation for the meeting as well as the information to prepare.
Webinar - Wattlab - Solar hatches for inland vessels
Join us on Wednesday May 25th from 4-5pm (CET) for the webinar from Wattlab about their solar hatches for inland vessels.
Improving the energy efficiency of ships is an important method for reducing the emissions from the maritime industry. Being able to produce (part of) the energy required for your ship can be a significant benefit to the overall energy efficiency. Wattlab is helping shipowners to achieve this by integrating solar hatches on inland vessels.
For more information about Wattlab, join the webinar, or visit their website: Wattlab
MBF members can join the webinar by clicking on the link in the event in the member area of our website: MBF webinar - Wattlab - Solar hatches for inland vessels — Maritime Battery Forum
Battery Safety JIP meeting
The Battery Safety JIP is a collaboration between MBF members to increase the general knowledge regarding the safety of maritime batteries, as well as batteries in a maritime environment.
The next meeting will be on Friday May 20th at 3pm (CET)
A Maritime Battery Incident Database is being created, if you have information about an incident with batteries on board of a ship, please contact director@maritimebatteryforum.com
The project is now focussing on two different main topics, safe integration of batteries on board of ships, and emergency response of battery related incidents on board of ships.
If you want to be part of the Battery Safety JIP, please contact director@maritimebatteryforum.com
Webinar - Echandia - The suitability of LTO systems for maritime applications
Join us on Friday the 29th of April from 9am to 10am (CET) for the webinar from Rakshith Sachitanand, Sales Director at Echandia. Rakshith will tell us all about the suitability of LTO battery systems for maritime applications.
You can find the link to join the webinar on the member area of our website: MBF webinar - Echandia - The Suitability of LTO systems for Maritime Applications — Maritime Battery Forum
Rakshith Sachitanand, Sales Director at Echandia
For more information about Echandia and LTO battery systems, please visit Echandia – energy storage solutions for heavy-duty maritime electrification
Battery Safety JIP meeting
Every 3rd Friday of the month the MBF Battery Safety Joint Industry Project has a meeting to discuss the next steps in their aim to increase the safety of maritime batteries.
The current objective is to gather input for the Maritime Battery Incident Database and to discuss the continuation of the project in two different working groups.
One working group will be focussed on the integration of batteries on board of ships. They will discuss the current perspective on safety features and determine what knowledge will be needed to further increase the safety of maritime battery systems.
The second working group will be focussed on the emergency response in case of a battery incident on board of ships. What are the preferred, effective procedures to respond to battery fires, whether they are batteries integrated into the ship, or as cargo. Recent events such as the sinking of the Felicity Ace will be used as input for this.
If you want to be part of the Battery Safety JIP, please contact director@maritimebatteryforum.com
Webinar - Maritime Battery Thermal Management and Propagation Control
Webinar by NeoGraf Solutions
Maritime Hybrid, Electric & Hydrogen Fuel Cells Conference, Bergen
MBF recommend participation at the upcoming conference whereby you as a MBF member can receive a 20% discount code. Please see ; https://www.rivieramm.com/events/maritime-hybrid-electric-and-hydrogen-fuel-cells-conference-bergen-2021
Webinar - Why batteries are part of the Ammonia solution
Join us for the upcoming webinar to learn more about Amon Maritime’s projects involving Ammonia, and in particular why batteries are a crucial part of the Ammonia solution.
Webinar - Shore power & offshore charging
MBF has taken the lead to facilitate the interest group with the aim of getting shore power facilities at UK ports. Learn more about the initiative, shore power, offshore charging and possibly also an SOV projects solely on larger battery packs.
Member meeting - Battery safety
Save the date for the upcoming member meeting. The topic of the meeting is battery safety. This is a member only event.
More information will be provided to the member contact persons.
Webinar - "Current Direct - a Horizon 2020 initiative"
Spear Power Systems will give us an introduction to Current Direct, which is a program that was selected by the EU Commission as part of the Horizon 2020 initiative.
MBF's Annual General Meeting (members only)
In March each year, we are carrying out our Annual General Meeting. The AGM 2021 will be held digital on the 17th of March at 09:00. Our member contacts will receive the invitation and registration by email.
MBF's annual conference - WATTS UP 2021 New Waters
Join us at the upcoming digital conference and get charge on ESS in the maritime and other battery related topics. Registration is open - sign up now and secure your ticket.
Webinar - “How to get the most out of your current and future battery system”
On February 17th, Corvus Energy will share their thoughts on “How to get the most out of your current and future battery system”.
Webinar - "Realistic battery improvements 2021 - 2023 and beyond"
Kongsberg Maritime will give us their view and insight on maritime battery development, challenges, market drivers and what we realistically can expect in terms of density and battery technology the coming years.
MBF Webinar - The REV Ocean project, Usage of batteries on multifunctional vessels
Join us for the next member meeting. Vard Electro is the host of the meeting. They will share their experience with the REV Ocean project, as well as the REV Ocean team will be sharing their story.
Member meeting
Save the date for a short member meeting on the 25th of November. This is a member only event.
More information will be provided to the member contact persons.
Webinar - "Class rules for battery powered ships, the 2020 July update"
Lunch with the Maritime Battery Forum and get an update on the latest class rules for battery powered ships. The webinar will be given by Sverre Eriksen, Senior Principle Approval Engineer at DNV GL.
Webinar - "Batteries on board ocean-going vessels from a two-stroke perspective" (members only)
Join us for the webinar to learn more about the opportunities of having batteries on board ocean-going vessels.
Member meeting at Corvus Energy (POSTPONED)
Corvus Energy will be the host of the second member meeting of the year, and has invited us to their factory in Bergen, Norway.
MBF Webinar: Shore Power
We are excited to announce that Eirill Bachmann Mehammer will give us an update on the topic: shore power!
Member meeting at ABB
On September 26, the MBF extraordinary annual meeting and member meeting will be carried out at the ABB Office in Billingstad, Norway.