CIMAC and MBF Whitepaper “Environment for the use of batteries in deep-sea shipping”
Press Release
The Netherlands, 2 September 2024
CIMAC and the Maritime Battery Forum have published the first of three white papers on the environmental impact of batteries in deep-sea shipping. The paper offers a comprehensive examination of use cases and application areas within this field. The experts from CIMAC's Greenhouse Gas Strategy Group, Working Group 20 System Integration, Working Group 21 Propulsion, and the Maritime Battery Forum have consolidated their knowledge and existing literature with empirical data in a comprehensive paper exploring the existing use cases and potential applications of batteries on today's deep-sea vessels.
“Our objective was to provide relevant stakeholders in the maritime industry and other interested parties with an overview of the available options, while also outlining the boundaries of what is feasible. It was important for us to do that in cooperation with the Maritime Battery Forum, creating a series of papers that are neutrally covering the state-of-the-art without any bias or sentiments", says Dirk Bergmann, Chair of the CIMAC Greenhouse Gas Strategy Group.
The paper on use cases and application areas demonstrates that there is still potential for battery usage within the industry to support decarbonization. While it is evident that a fully battery-powered, zero-emission application is not available, battery usage may also be enhanced by the rise of alternative fuels, depending on needs based on changing design and sizing choices.
Syb Ten Cate Hoedemaker, Managing Director of the Maritime Battery Forum, is also looking forward on the papers to come: “Batteries will play an important role in the decarbonization of the maritime industry. To answer questions concerning what that role might entail within the deep-sea shipping sector, our two organizations combined their expertise. The release of the document on use cases and application areas provided a concise overview of industry practice and viable options, which is crucial for evaluating potential courses of action for numerous stakeholders within the maritime industry. We will be following up with a paper on regulation, safety, and the human factor, that will address additional critical issues concerning the environment of batteries onboard deep-sea going ships.”
The upcoming paper on regulation, safety, and impact on staff is expected to be published by the end of 2025. This will be followed by the third paper, which will address the main topics of energy storage and integration, including life-cycle assessment, operation range and limits.
About CIMAC
CIMAC is the leading global non-profit association promoting the development of ship propulsion, train drive and power generation. The association consists of National Member Associations and Corporate Members in America, Asia and Europe. CIMAC provides a forum for technical interchange with all parties interested in piston engines, gas turbine systems, non-shaftline propulsion systems, automation and controls, system integration and digitalization solutions.
CIMAC acts as a global platform for discussion through a range of events, namely the CIMAC Congress (once every three years), CIMAC Circles, CASCADES and web seminars. The content-related work evolves around CIMAC's Strategy and Workings Groups which produce publications on various topics.
CIMAC has been granted consultative status with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
About MBF
The Maritime Battery Forum is a global non-profit association connecting the battery industry with the maritime industry. The vision of the MBF is to be the leading, neutral advocate for maritime battery technology globally. The MBF is on a mission to accelerate the adoption of safe maritime battery solutions to enable emission reductions. MBF members are battery makers, users, and experts from Europe, Asia, and North America, who share knowledge, lessons learned, and insights on topics such as battery safety, technology, applications, standardisation, and sustainability. The MBF provides a platform for collaboration and building a global network of maritime battery enablers.
Contact
CIMAC e.V.
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Maritime Battery Forum
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5258 Blomsterdalen
Bergen Norway
Ayomide Miracle Salifu, Communications Manager
ayomidesalifu@maritimebatteryforum.com
https://www.maritimebatteryforum.com