EST-Floattech expands type approved certifications for the Octopus Series with RINA

Maritime battery supplier, EST-Floattech, receives RINA type approval in addition to the type approvals of DNV, Bureau Veritas, Lloyd’s Register which the Octopus system has since the introduction. A testament for the safety, robustness and qualitative design of the Octopus Series.

EST-Floattech, Dutch supplier of maritime battery systems, gains the RINA type approval for the Octopus Series, designed for ESS applications from 100 kWh to multiple MWh. With this, the company’s Octopus Series, currently consisting of High Energy, High Power, Lite and Lite XL modules, has once again demonstrated its industry-leading safety in hard- and software and user friendliness. In addition, Bureau Veritas has granted type approval for the Cyber Security of all Octopus products, confirming its compliance with requirements and showing the connection can be safely used.

“Safety has always been at the core of our battery solutions,” said Diederick Stam, Technical Director at EST-Floattech. “Our ‘safe by design’ philosophy ensures that every aspect of the Octopus Series, from individual cells to complete system integration, meets the highest safety standards. The certifications are a testament to our approach to meet and exceed maritime quality and reliability standards.”