MBF member Vard Electro newly announced that their SeaQ Energy Storage System (ESS) was selected for implementation on board Atlantic Towing’s platform supply vessel (PSV).

The Harvey Energy will become the first ABS-classed dual-fuel (LNG/marine diesel) and battery vessel and the first U.S. flagged OSV equipped with a battery/converter system. Wärtsilä was contracted to supply the energy storage system, energy management system, transformer and drive.

MBF member Kongsberg Maritime is to supply battery package and other equipment to the training vessel, MS Gann, to reduce emissions and enhance training om board.

ENOVA has made changes to support regime for maritime sector.

Initiative taken by MBF to influence establishment of Shore power at UK side and in particular for harbors in Aberdeen, Montrose, Peterhead.

Earlier this week, the world’s largest all-electric ferry, MF Bastø Electric, started operating in ordinary traffic. This happens six years and two weeks after the virgin trip of the world’s first all-electric ferry, MF Ampere.

Happy story from our member, Equinor, that informed about using 20.000 hours on shore power for their hired vessels in 2020.

Our member, Corvus Energy, announced earlier this week that they are to start development of maritime fuel cell systems with hydrogen fuel cell technology supplied by Toyota.

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has selected the partnership of Equinor and BP as the winner of the state’s second offshore wind solicitation

Hydrogen - what’s the hype? Learn more about the global interest for hydrogen in the video created by our collaborating partner, Ocean Hyway Cluster.

The Guide provides requirements for the design, construction, retrofit, testing and survey of vessels utilizing hybrid electric power systems.

A study conducted by ABB, shows how an energy storage system could help improve the overall power efficiency of icebreakers, saving fuels and reducing emissions.

Key industry stakeholders joined forces in a DNV GL-led joint development project on managing explosion and fire risks related to lithium-ion maritime battery systems.

The North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult have launched a new GBP 3.5 million programme for innovations in the offshore wind and subsea sectors.

Brazilian offshore support vessel operator CBO has tasked maritime equipment manufacturer Wärtsilä to convert one of its offshore vessels to operate with hybrid propulsion.

Great news from Enova to companies in fishery, aquaculture and offshore can apply to get financial support for installing batteries and shore power systems in both new and existing vessels.