In an article by Rhonda Moniz published this week on MarineLink, Siemens sales executive Ed Schwarz noted the flexibility provided by an electric distribution “backbone” that enables ferry operators to add more
In an article by Rhonda Moniz published this week on MarineLink, Siemens sales executive Ed Schwarz noted the flexibility provided by an electric distribution “backbone” that enables ferry operators to add more batteries, switch to new fuels or become 100% emission free with fuel cells.
A string of deliveries reported this week demonstrate that steps are being taken along this pathway for a range of vessels:
The hull of Lithuania’s first green hydrogen and electricity-powered ship was launched by the Klaipėda State Seaport Authority. The tanker will accept waste from vessels entering the port when it enters operation later this year. Its power system will consist of two electric motors powered by 2,000kWh batteries and a hydrogen fuel cell system.
Van Oord demonstrated the operation of the fully electric crane vessel Christiaan P, a first for the dredging industry. For the pilot, two DENS Powerhub mobile battery systems of 870kWh each were used and a Nexus fuel cell and a hydrogen storage container were installed on board, so that the batteries can be charged when shore power is not available.
And sea trials are beginning this month for
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