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ENOVA has made changes to support scheme for marine sector
ENOVA has made changes to support regime for maritime sector.
MBF to lead interest group aiming to influence establishment of shore power at UK harbors
Initiative taken by MBF to influence establishment of Shore power at UK side and in particular for harbors in Aberdeen, Montrose, Peterhead.
The world's largest all-electric ferry is in operation
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.
Equinor - CO2 Saving with use of Shore Power 2020
Happy story from our member, Equinor, that informed about using 20.000 hours on shore power for their hired vessels in 2020.
Exciting news from Corvus Energy - to start development of maritime fuel cell systems
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 addition of Yxney to MBF illustrate how data analytics underpins maritime battery transition
Yxney Maritime just joined the forum. and has high ambitions for how data analytics can contribute to facilitate the transition towards a sustainable energy future. Having a good grasp of data related to battery effect is a valuable piece of the puzzle. Learn more about them and their reason for joining the forum.
Equinor together with BP won large offshore wind contract for New York state
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
Holiday greetings from the Chairman
Thank you for the collaboration this year!
The year 2020 is soon coming to an end, and we would like to thank all our members and collaborative partners for a great collaboration this year. We look forward to what opportunities the 2021 will bring - may it be an energetic one!
Read the holiday greetings from the Chairman of the board.
Check out OHC's new video on hydrogen
Hydrogen - what’s the hype? Learn more about the global interest for hydrogen in the video created by our collaborating partner, Ocean Hyway Cluster.
ABS Publishes Industry-Leading Hybrid Power Guidance to Aid Industry in Reaching Decarbonization Targets
The Guide provides requirements for the design, construction, retrofit, testing and survey of vessels utilizing hybrid electric power systems.
ABB icebreaker study - improving performance and cutting emissions through energy storage
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.
Building battery confidence: project unites stakeholders around battery fire facts
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.
An update on the REV Ocean project
Vard Electro gave an update on the REV Ocean project - usage of batteries on multifunctional vessels. The speakers, Bent Erik Nedrevold and Vidar Selen at Vard Electro, gave a description of the vessel, as well as it’s hybrid electric propulsion concept, energy management system philosophy and redundancy concept.
Offshore charging vessel project
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.
CBO engaged Wärtsilä with first battery retrofit PSV in Brazil
Brazilian offshore support vessel operator CBO has tasked maritime equipment manufacturer Wärtsilä to convert one of its offshore vessels to operate with hybrid propulsion.
An update on the updated DNV GL class rules for battery powered vessels
Senior Principal Approval Engineer Sverre Eriksen gave an update on the class rules for battery powered vessels (the July 2020 update). He also talked about the type approval program for containerized battery systems.
Enova has launched a new support scheme
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.
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