Øystein Longva

Øystein has 30 years of experience in the marine industry. He began his career in building equipment for the marine business, such as switchboards, integrated automation systems and thruster control systems. He subsequently transitioned to development of integrated automation system and dynamic position systems. He holds an MSc in cybernetic engineering and has 10 years of experience leading the product department at Vard Electro.

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Presentation

Charging battery-powered vessels at sea

This presentation describes an innovative battery charging solution for offshore use on board vessels working in offshore wind. In March 2024, the solution was tested in full scale in the North Sea by the SOV Rem Power, demonstrating that it is fully feasible to charge large battery-powered vessels in an open-water environment. The presentation will present the findings and experiences from the tests, the challenges and how they were solved, as well as the supporting activities of the project.