EST-Floattech Battery System Powers Damen Electric Multi Cat

EST-Floattech announce that its Octopus High Energy Battery System have been selected for Damen Shipyard’s Multi Cat 1908 Electric.

The Damen MuC1908 E combines proven, versatile design with EST-Floattech’s robust and reliable technology to deliver a zero-emission solution for workboat operations. As this is the first fully electric Damen Multi Cat, it is based on a solid foundation since the Damen Multi Cat 1908 is a proven product within the Damen portfolio that has been in operation all over the world for over a quarter of a century.

The battery system As a trusted partner in maritime energy storage, EST-Floattech will supply its Octopus Series High Energy battery system as energy storage solution that enables the vessel’s fully electric propulsion and equipment usage. The reliable performance and optimal energy efficiency of the battery system are specifically designed for these types of large-scale applications and heavy-duty operations and are recommended for systems up to 10MWh. For the Multi Cat 1908 Electric, the High Energy battery system, with a capacity of nearly 2 MWh, powers the vessel’s fully electric propulsion and equipment. It ensures the vessel can sail for up to ten hours on a single charge, with speeds up to 7 knots or provide bollard pull to 7 tonnes. As a multi-purpose workboat, the MuC 1908 E supports activities such as towing, dredging, and anchor handling with zero operational emissions.