This hybrid workshop will be the fifth of a series of workshops for stakeholders who are interested in the electrification of the marine industry and the development of a global high power charging standard for marine applications, leveraging the Megawatt Charging System (MCS). The workshop will help be used to define the requirements for the marine industry and build the foundation to launch a new CharIN Marine Task Force. Building blocks from the previous four workshops will be integrated into the discussions, including a baseline of understanding about MCS, pre-identified gaps in the standard, technical and regulatory issues related to standards for marine MCS, and the necessary consensus for international collaboration.

The workshop series focuses on commercial, DC fast charging for battery-driven marine vessels, with an emphasis on short-haul journeys like ferries, tugs, freshwater bulkers, river cruises, and offshore vessels.

The Maritime Battery Forum will be present at the International Work Boat Show in New Orleans from the 12th to the 14th of November! On Wednesday 13 November, MBF director, Syb Ten Cate Hoedemaker will be presenting on "Safe handling of lithium-ion battery fires on board ships" at the WorkBoat show.

The number of fully battery powered and battery-hybrid ships is increasing and with this comes the need for a better understanding of how to respond to fires involving batteries on board these ships.

This presentation contains three parts:

• The current status of battery powered ships

• Defining a firefighting strategy for battery powered ships

• How to handle lithium-ion battery fires on board ships - lessons learned from incidents

Date - Wednesday 13 November

Time - 10:00am until 10:45am

Venue - IWBS - Classroom 1

About the International Work Boat Show

The cutting-edge of commercial marine meets a 44-year maritime industry tradition at The International WorkBoat Show. As the maritime industry embraces innovation, The WorkBoat Show remains at the forefront, driving progress and propelling the industry forward.

Join in November alongside Underwater Intervention to experience the dynamic synergy between the commercial marine and subsea industries. The International WorkBoat Show is a trade-only conference and exposition for Commercial Vessel Owners, Operators, and Builders as well as the Vendors and Suppliers that serve them.

Here are a few things you can expect when participating in this long-running industry tradition:

• High-Quality Education brought to you by the WorkBoat Conference Program.

• Thousands of Exhibitors ready to connect in person.

• Underwater Intervention , the premier event for the subsea community.

• Networking & Special Events such as The State of The Jones Act Breakfast, Significant Boats Awards and Happy Hour, Women in Maritime Luncheon, Maritime Throwdown, and more!

For 4 years, the SEABAT project (Solutions for largE bAtteries for waterBorne trAnsporT) worked on a full electric marine battery concept.

Electrification is a key technology to reduce maritime emissions. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) wants to reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport by 50% by 2050 compared to 2008, and even pursues efforts towards phasing them out entirely.

However, maritime electric propulsion is not yet mature. Maritime batteries are considerably more expensive than automotive batteries and integrated solutions for ships have not yet started to penetrate the markets.

SEABAT takes the challenge head-on to substantially reduce the costs of large waterborne transport battery systems by developing a full-electric maritime hybrid concept that combines high-energy and high-power storage cells.

During this event will present they will present their findings and look forward to the future.

The European Commission (EC) has informed SEABAT that the hybrid battery system they have developed, in which high-energy batteries are combined with high-power batteries in the same module, is the largest and most powerful built to date, being the most promising solution to promote, incentivize and increase the electrification of the maritime transport sector.

Given the importance and impact that the system developed by SEABAT will have in the maritime transport sector, and in Europe, the consortium considers that it is a unique opportunity for you to attend this event and be part of what will be a milestone in the electrification of ships and the decarbonization of the maritime transport sector. Likewise, you will be able to speak first-hand, and in person, with all the entities that have participated in its development and construction, such as Flanders Make, Ikerlan, Imecar, ABEE, RINA, etc.

The MBF will be at the International Workboat Show from the 12th to the 14th of November 2024 and we would like to organize a MBF Member networking meeting over drinks & dinner on Tuesday evening. So if you are interested in meeting and connecting with other MBF members whilst enjoying some dinner and drinks, then you're welcome to join in!

If this is you, please indicate by clicking on the button! Once we have some interest, we will reserve a suitable location to organize this! Make sure to indicate if you would like dinner or drinks or both so we can pick the perfect location.

Join Regal Rexnord’s webinar on 7th November to discuss hybridisation, electrification and the vital role of torsional vibration analysis in marine propulsion systems.

Torsional analysis can optimise the performance and reliability of hybrid and electric marine propulsion systems, particularly as they integrate alternative fuels and advanced technologies.

Join us as we discuss

How hybrid and electric systems introduce more complex drivetrains, making torsional vibration analysis essential for ensuring all components function together effectively.

Why alternative fuels change combustion dynamics, leading to torque variations that change torsional vibrations, necessitating thorough analysis.

Regular torsional vibration analysis’ role in identifying potential issues early, preventing costly repairs and reducing downtime

The link between flexible couplings, managing torsional vibrations and ensuring efficient operation under varying loads

The role of torsional vibration analysis in ensuring that new propulsion systems meet stricter emissions regulations while maintaining reliability.

Panellists include:

Bob Lennon, Industry Manager for marine and CENTA, Regal Rexnord

Sign up is free!

Join us for a presentation by Thomas Høven from Siemens Energy, Convener of IEC/IEEE/ISO JWG 28 Utility connections in port. Mr. Høven will update us on the status of IEC/IEEE/ISO 80005-4 and on the development of a standardized connection for electric high-speed ferries in Norway.

This meeting will be held on Teams on Wednesday 6th of November

Houston - 2am-3am

Oslo - 9am-10am

Singapore - 4pm-5pm

If you wish to join this meeting please send a message to director@maritimebatteryforum.com

This working group is only open to MBF Members.

OComp invites you to a practical course on handling lithium-ion battery fires. The course, which will take place on October 28 at their new facilities in Gravdal, just outside Bergen, provides participants with unique insights into risks and preparedness measures through realistic demonstrations, including thermal runaway.

The course complies with the Norwegian Maritime Authority’s Circular 7-23 and is suitable for anyone working with safety on ships.

Increase your preparedness and understanding of lithium-ion battery fires with OComp’s practical course. This course includes unique, realistic demonstrations of lithium-ion battery fires, including a thermal runaway demonstration, providing participants with a deeper understanding of how such incidents can arise and be handled.

Date: October 28, 2024

Location: OComp’s new facilities in Gravdal, just outside Bergen

Time : 9:00

What will you learn?

The course covers:

• Prevention, function, and operation of lithium-ion battery systems on board ships.

• Risks and preparedness measures for lithium-ion battery fires.

• Hands-on experience with handling lithium-ion battery fires, including extinguishing methods and emergency plans.

Course syllabus

• Basic electro theory

• Lithium-ion build-up and function

• Hazards

• Fire extinguisher systems

• Battery systems

• Handling dangers and events

• Incidents and accidents

• Regulations

• Emergency services

This course complies with the Norwegian Maritime Authority’s Circular 7-23 – Guidelines on requirements for training in chemical energy storage on board Norwegian ships. You can read the circular here: Norwegian Maritime Authority Circular 7-23. Upon course completion, participants will receive a certificate that meets the requirements outlined in the circular.

Target audience

We recommend the following individuals to participate:

• Members of safety plans on board, including fire and smoke diving teams.

• Key personnel from the shore organization responsible for risk management and safety.

Practical Information

The course lasts one day and combines theory with practical exercises. After completing the course, participants will receive a certificate documenting training in accordance with the Norwegian Maritime Authority’s requirements. Before the course, participants will have access to e-learning that provides a basic introduction to the subject. Participants retain access to the e-learning after the course is completed.

Join us for a webinar on the latest updates on containerized maritime batteries. We have invited 3 speakers from Zero Emission Services, Multiboxx Energy, and Vault Maritime to share with us their latest achievements and insights on containerized battery systems for maritime applications.

Date: Tuesday October 22nd 2024

Time : 6am (Vancouver) / 3pm (Oslo) / 9pm (Singapore)

Agenda

5 minutes – Welcome by Maritime Battery Forum

15 minutes – Zero Emission Services, Dominique Pankow - Containerized battery solution for mobile shore power

There is a tidal wave of shore power developments to provide a sustainable solution for port visits. All of these projects are dealing with existing infrastructure that are not suitable for the shore power infrastructure and are constrained by available grid capacity and the small pool of capable contractors. So the demand exceeds supply. Zero Emission Services thinks that a containerized battery solutions could provide a solution to this problem and help terminals shift more rapidly to a shore powered system.

15 minutes – Multiboxx Energy, Sjouke Noordenbos - Multiboxx Energy containerized BESS for maritime applications

Multiboxx Energy represents the future of flexible energy, rendering diesel-powered generators obsolete. A clean and reliable solution for your energy requirements in off grid-settings. Multiboxx Energy will present their state-of-the-art containerized BESS and their potential for maritime applications.

15 minutes – Vault Maritime, Trevor Small - Productization of Containerized Solutions for the Maritime Industry

Vault Maritime is a white label provider for containerized on board and on shore solutions. Trevor Small will explain the steps taken by Vault to simplify and standardize containerized structures and solutions for the maritime industry.

30 minutes – Q&A with the audience

Damen has already experience with developing and realizing charging systems for fully electric vessels. These shore-side charging solutions have been developed dedicated for each specific ship type. For the next step in the electrification of shipping, “charging as a service” has to be available in locations where these ships are operating. This requires standardized charging solutions for interoperability.

The (Megawatt) charging standards for automotive applications are a promising basis for such a maritime charging standard. However, implementing these standards comes with their own challenges which will be highlighted and discussed in this presentation.

Furthermore, the local power grid is not always sufficient to supply the required Megawatt-scale peak powers. A solution for this challenge can be Energy Hubs, that is shoreside microgrids with local storage, optional local power generation and a reduced power grid connection including communications. Damen is involved in several collaborative R&D projects on chargers and onshore microgrids and in the standardization of DC shore supply.

Experiences with such microgrids and a concept for floating energy hubs will be discussed as part of the presentation.

Date : Thursday October 17th

Time : 10:00 - 11:00 (CET)

To register, click the button to send an email to director@maritimebatteryforum.com.

Please note - Working group meetings are open to members only.

This virtual workshop will be the fourth of a series of workshops for stakeholders who are interested in the electrification of the marine industry and the development of a global high power charging standard for marine applications, leveraging the Megawatt Charging System (MCS). The workshop will help build a baseline of understanding about MCS, discuss electrification of ports, and foster consensus and alignment around the need for a larger international collaboration.  This workshop will be specifically tailored for the Asia Pacific/ANZ maritime markets. 

The workshop intends to establish a foundational understanding of MCS, pinpoint gaps and opportunities across operational, technical, and regulatory domains for marine MCS, and foster consensus for international collaboration. The workshop series focuses on commercial, DC fast charging for battery-driven marine vessels, with an emphasis on short-haul journeys like ferries, tugs, freshwater bulkers, river cruises, and offshore vessels.  

Date - September 19, 2024

Time - 03:00 – 05:00 ET /

09:00 – 11:00 CEST /

15:00 – 17:00 SGT (Singapore)

LR is inviting MBF members as experts on maritime batteries and marine electrification to participate in a workshop to update the information regarding electrification. 

The Lloyd's Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub has developed and is continuously updating data on their Zero Carbon Fuel Monitor and its 'electrification' page is available here: Electrification - Compare zero carbon fuels | LR | LR. The goal of the Zero Carbon Fuel Monitor is to share information that can drive action to advance readiness of zero carbon solutions across the supply chain for shipping. 

• It contains an assessment of the readiness of electrification for shipping, across the supply chain and against 3 readiness types: technology, investment, and community.

• Insights related to the readiness of electrification and batteries.

The workshop shall take place on Tuesday 10 September 2024. 

Workshop : Resources & Production, Bunkering, Ports & Ship

• 9:45-11:45 (Central European Time)

• suggested attendees: Battery manufacturers and System integrators

• other MBF members are also welcome to participate

Agenda:

• Introduction to the Zero Carbon Fuel Monitor

• Readiness levels review and update, including examples/evidence

• Identification of key trends and priorities

  
  To participate, click on the button to indicate your interest.

The MBF will be at SMM in Hamburg on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th of September and we are organizing a Maritime Battery Meet Up on Wednesday evening. So if you are interested in having a good German dinner and some (decently German sized) beers with other maritime battery enablers, then you're welcome to join us from 19:00 at the Hofbräu Wirtshaus Speersort

We have reserved a large table for a group of 15 people and we already have a battery supplier, integrator, equipment provider, ship designer, ship owner, and a ship builder joining us, so it will be a nice mixed group of MBF members and other maritime battery enthusiasts!

We need to provide the restaurant with the final number of people on Tuesday the 3rd, so please sign up before Tuesday the 3rd (4pm)!

Location: Hofbräu Wirtshaus Speersort

Date: Wednesday September 4th

Time: 19:00 - 21:00

Who's invited?: Both MBF members and other maritime battery enthusiasts!

About SMM

SMM is the leading trade fair for the maritime industry. Around 40,000 participants from over 120 countries and around 2,000 exhibitors are expected at SMM 2024. When 2,000 exhibiting companies will provide an insight into the latest state of the art in marine applications at the SMM 2024 from 3 to 9 September 2024 in Hamburg!

The next meeting for the MBF Working Group on Charging we will have CharIN as guests. They will provide a workshop on how to apply the MCS (MegaWatt Charging System) to marine applications.

Applying MCS to Marine:

• Unlocking Electrification Opportunity

• Status of Megawatt Charging System

• MCS from a Standards Perspective

• Simplifying Marine Electrification

This meeting will be held on Teams on Wednesday August 28th from 09:00 until 10:30 (CET)

If you wish to join this meeting please send a message to director@maritimebatteryforum.com

This working group is only open to MBF Members.

The MBF is inviting all members to join us for our first member meeting in Singapore. The MBF is working hard on the establishment of the MBF APAC hub based in Singapore and we want to inform our members on the progress of our plans, as well as provide you with an update on the latest maritime battery technology updates. The draft program below is still under review and might be updated: 

- Welcome by MBF 

- Update on maritime battery technology

- Update on MBF APAC establishment plans

- Roundtable discussion

We welcome all MBF members to join us for this meeting and provide us with feedback on our plans to establish the MBF APAC hub. There are several opportunities for MBF members who want to support in an active role to establish the hub, and any proposals from our members are more than welcome. 

Are you or some of your colleagues planning to go to Amsterdam for the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo 18-20 June?

Then join the MBF and other industry experts and stakeholders for some drinks, dinner and ample opportunities for networking on the day before the start of the Expo! As a plus, the venue is right next to the Expo venue!

Monday, June 17 from 6pm until 9pm

In collaboration with OilComp, we will also be organizing an Exclusive Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Management Course for Maritime Professionals at the same venue from 12:30 to 5:30pm. You can register for drinks and dinner only, just the course or both!

Make sure to share this with your colleagues who will travel to Amsterdam and to make sure you arrive there on Monday the 17th of June!

Costs

MBF members - 75 Euros (excl. VAT)
Others - 100 Euros (excl.VAT)

(Dinner and drinks are included in the event ticket)

Location

Strandzuid, Europaplein 22

1078 GZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Embark on a crucial learning journey with OilComp and Maritime Battery Forum as we present the course, "Managing a Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Onboard a Vessel," designed exclusively for technical personnel and individuals engaged in shore-based roles within the shipping industry. If you want to also attend the networking event for dinner, drinks and networking afterwards you also have the option to select it and add it to your registration for 75 Euros!

Instructor : OilComp

Target Group: Technical personnel and individuals involved in shore-based roles within the shipping industry.

Duration: E-learning followed by a one-day classroom session with our experienced instructor.

Date : 17th, June 2024, 12:30 - 17:30

Price: 750 Euros, excl. VAT

Location : Strandzuid, 22 Europaplein, Amsterdam, NH, 1078 GZ Netherlands

Course Details

The course on handling fires in lithium-ion batteries is provided by OilComp from Norway. They have developed the course based on the experiences from the fire and subsequent explosion on the ferry MF Ytterøyningen in 2019 in Norway. OilComp and Bergen Fire Department hosted a "state-of-the-art" seminar with the country's leading experts in January 2020. Using the knowledge gained, OilComp and Bergen Fire Department, in collaboration with Corvus Energy and Siemens Energy, created a two-day course (e-learning and digital class) to provide participants with fundamental knowledge on prevention, function, operation, risk, and emergency measures for lithium-ion battery fires.

Since 2020, they have conducted this course for fire brigades across the country and for various ferry and offshore companies in Norway and abroad with positive feedback. Companies like Solstad Shipping, Tidewater, Boskalis Seadrill, Østensjø, and many others have participated. Coastal fire brigades, which must respond to incidents, have also taken the course to enhance their knowledge of lithium-ion batteries on ships.

Schedule

The course consists of 2 parts, a basic part which will be conducted online, at your own schedule. And an advanced part, which will be in-person in Amsterdam on the 17th of June and led by an instructor from OilComp. Their instructor is an electrical engineer, ship electrician, former Siemens battery service engineer, and active firefighter with the Bergen Fire Department. He has been involved in our lithium-ion project from the beginning and is well-versed in the procedures and working methods of both fire brigades and shipping companies.

Basic Course (E-learning):

• Duration: 6 teaching hours, completed individually on a PC/mobile/tablet.

• Provides an introduction to lithium-ion batteries, basic electrical concepts, and battery systems on board ships.

• Prepares participants for the advanced course and serves as a reference.

Advanced Course (Instructor-led):

• Duration: 1 day, 12:30-17:30, in-person in Amsterdam

• Builds on the e-learning material, focusing on risk assessment and handling incidents, with insights from real-world cases.

We recommend the course for all safety personnel on board, including fire and smoke diving teams, and relevant shore-based positions.

For further details, please visit the OilComp lithium-ion webpage.

This will be the kick-off meeting for the Working Group on Charging.

We will kick-off this working group with a presentation by Paxos on their Cool-Load MegaWatt Charging technology. This charging system can charge with 3 to 12 MW and promises a good scalability for even higher demanding loads in the future. For more information: https://www.paxos.gmbh/en/innovations/electromobility/

Date - Wednesday 5th June 2024

Time - 1pm - 2pm CET

Meeting will be conducted via Teams.

Agenda:

• 5 minutes introduction

• 30 minutes presentation by Paxos

• 25 minutes Q&A

Feel free to forward this invitation to your colleagues!

In case you're not able to join the meeting, we will take notes and add them to the overview of charging systems report as part of the working group output.

The Maritime Battery Forum will be present at ProjectGHG Forum in Papendrecht, the Netherlands organized by IMCA and hosted by Boskalis on Wednesday 10 April 2024.

Part of IMCA’s new campaign, ProjectGHG, the Secretariat-led event will explore the changing regulatory framework, shifting client expectations, showcase inspirational best-practice from Members, as well as create a vital space for industry debate on the solutions we will need to develop.

Some event highlights are below:

• Expert views from the Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping on the latest research and thinking around alternative fuels.

• An exploration of vessel demand from Intelatus Global Partners.

• An overview of the regulatory, legislative, and taxation environments from Clyde & Co.

• The views of offshore wind and oil and gas clients such as Parkwind, and the findings from a soon to be launched IMCA White Paper on the topic.

• Solutions from a range of stakeholders, such as the Port of Rotterdam, Bunker Holding, Siemens Energy, and Vard.

• An exploration on the impact of changing demand by Spinergie.

• Member best practice from Boskalis, P&O ML, Fugro, and Subsea7 and a panel discussion on how they are reducing emissions today.

• A collaborative Seminar with engaging panel discussions, interactive audience Q&As, and plenty of opportunities for professional networking.

Join us on March 12 in the Auld Dubliner, Long Beach (CA), for the Electrifying Taco Tuesday to meet with others who will be attending the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo North America!

We would like to welcome everyone who is interested in marine electrification for this opportunity to meet with each other, while enjoying some drinks and tacos at the Auld Dubliner Irish pub right next to the Long Beach Convention Center.

- Meet with other marine electrification enthusiasts

- Enjoy some drinks and tacos

Free registration and open to all (Drinks and Tacos are for your own expenses)

For the ultimate maritime battery experience you can add an additional day to WATTS UP 2024. The Maritime Battery Forum in collaboration with OilComp are arranging a pre-event on Tuesday 5 March in Oslo for everyone who can't get enough of maritime batteries. The pre-event consists of 3 activities. You can choose if you want to participate in only one, two, or all three!

10:00 - 18:00 Exclusive Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Management Course for Maritime Professionals

Embark on a crucial learning journey with OilComp and Maritime Battery Forum as we present the course, "Managing a Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Onboard a Vessel," designed exclusively for technical personnel and individuals engaged in shore-based roles within the shipping industry.

Course Details

Target Group: Technical personnel and individuals involved in shore-based roles within the shipping industry.

Duration: E-learning followed by a one-day classroom session with our experienced instructor.

Certification: Upon completion, receive a course certificate in accordance with the requirements in "Norwegian Maritime Authority guidelines on requirements for training in chemical energy storage (maritime battery systems) on board Norwegian ships."

Price: 14.800 NOK (excl. VAT)

More information about this course: https://www.oilcomp.no/watts-up-2024/

18:00 - 20:00 Tapas and drinks

Join us for some tapas and drinks before the Maritime Battery Pubquiz, or after attending the OilComp training.

Price: 1.095 NOK per person

20:00 - 22:00 Maritime Battery Pubquiz

Do you think you know the most about maritime batteries? Then show us how much you know at our Maritime Battery Pubquiz and become known to everyone at WATTS UP as the one and only, real maritime battery expert!

Participation to the Maritime Battery Pubquiz is free (drinks are for your own costs)

Can you combine high-energy and high-power batteries in a modular battery system as a solution to power large ships and how do you optimize large hybrid and fully battery powered ships with new innovative technologies?

Join us for an update from 3 EU research projects on maritime battery technology:

SEABAT – Solutions for large batteries for waterborne transport

· Combining modular high-energy and high-power batteries

· Novel converter concepts

· Production technology solutions derived from the automotive sector

AENEAS – innovative ENErgy storage systems onboArd vesselS

· Solid-state batteries (SSB) for constant load waterborne transport applications

· Supercapacitors (SC) for shaving of power peak demands

· Developing a hybrid energy storage system combining SSB an SC

NEMOSHIP – New MOdular Electrical Architecture & digital platform to optimize large battery systems on ships

· Flexible electrification solutions to exploit heterogeneous storage units for a wide range of needs

· Advanced tools for ship operators and owners to reach an optimal and safe exploitation

· Extending zero emission ability for both hybrid and full-electric ships

Program

10:00 – SEABAT – Cayetano Hoyos – Soermar

10:15 – NEMOSHIP – Solene Goy – CEA

10:30 – AENEAS – Cayetano Hoyos – Soermar

10:45 – Q&A

11:00 - End

Join MBF Partner, European Onshore Power Supply Association (EOPSA) for their upcoming webinar with “Insights about OPS implementation strategy” With the Port of GothenburgThe Port of Gothenburg
Register below!

Oceans North, Allswater, and Rimot will present findings from the recent Nova Scotia Lobster Fleet Electrification Assessment, as well as learnings to-date on building Canada’s first electric lobster boat and bi-directional charger.

Date: 31st January 2024
Time: 8-9am (Pacific Time)/5-6pm (Central Europe)

Speakers and program

Brent Dancey, Director of Marine Climate Action at Oceans North

Main findings of the Nova Scotia Lobster Vessel Electrification assessment (10min)

- Battery electric and fuel cell hybrid electric propulsion

- Electrification opportunity for Nova Scotia Lobster fleet

James Craig, Chief Technical Officer at Rimot

Bi-directional charging and cost considerations from the Nova Scotia Lobster Vessel Electrification Assessment (10min)

- Cost considerations of electric vs diesel

- Bi-directional charging opportunity, including financial results

Rob Crutcher, Principal, President at Allswater

Membertou Lektrike’l Walipotl Electric Boat project (10 min)

- High-level project overview (data-approach to designing boat and charger)

- Potential scale-up opportunity