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EST-Floattech containerized battery system chosen for Kotug fully electric pusher boat
Kotug has chosen EST-Floattech’s containerized energy storage solution with Octopus Series for the E-Pusher 1 (Type M), an emission-free pusher that transports cocoa beans for Cargill on inland waterways from the Port of Amsterdam to Zaandam in the Netherlands. According to the companies, it is the world’s first fully electric pusher boat.
Containerized energy storage
The containerized solution features EST-Floattech’s Octopus High Energy modules and was designed and constructed in a little over six months, thanks to the production facilities for the Octopus Series. During development, the company worked closely with Kotug, Padmos (the builder of the E-Pusher), Sea and Shore and Gebhard Electro to realize the Octopus Series container, which is intended to provide emission-free power for the E-Pusher.
Wärtsilä secures China’s largest-ever methanol new-build order
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the methanol-fuelled auxiliary engines for five container vessels for Cosco Shipping Lines and seven container vessels for the Orient Overseas Container Line.
Methanol-fueled container vessels
The Orient Overseas Container Line’s 24,000 TEU ships are to be built at the Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering yard, and the Cosco Shipping Lines’ 24,000 TEU ships at the Dalian Cosco KHI Ship Engineering yard. The vessels are expected to commence commercial operations in 2026.
Wärtsilä 32M engine
Each vessel will operate with three eight-cylinder and two six-cylinder Wärtsilä 32M engines.
ICS Publications releases fifth edition of Shipping and the Environment: A Guide to Environmental Compliance
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications has launched the fifth edition of the ‘Shipping and the Environment: A Guide to Environmental Compliance’.
Environmental compliance
This latest edition offers updates and expanded insights into the relationship between shipping operations and environmental protection. By consolidating environmental requirements and factors into one publication, ICS aims to foster greater awareness, understanding and action toward sustainable shipping practices.
Industry-wide guide
The fifth edition is intended to act as a definitive guide, providing a holistic introduction to companies and crew members navigating this complex subject matter.
LR to class Torghatten Nord’s two hydrogen-powered ferries for Arctic sailings
Lloyd’s Register (LR) is set to class two hydrogen-powered passenger ferries ordered by Norwegian transportation company Torghatten Nord.
Designed by The Norwegian Ship Design Company to operate in the challenging waters of the Vestfjordstrekninga fjord in the Arctic Circle, the two vessels will be built at Myklebust Verft shipyard in Norway.
Hydrogen-powered ferries
Each vessel is 117m long with a 120-car capacity, and the pair will reportedly be the world’s largest hydrogen-powered ships, operating on green hydrogen at least 85% of the time. Operating at an average speed of 17kts in often-challenging conditions, the vessels will navigate the 278km-long Vestfjordstrekninga ferry route connecting Bodø, the islands of Røst and Værøy, and Moskenes.
Lehmann Marine to equip six fish-farm support vessels with 6.6MWh of Cube battery systems
LFP-based battery technology provider Lehmann Marine has received a significant order from electrical engineering system integrator Elmarin to supply six Cube battery systems with a total capacity of 6.6MWh for fish-farm support vessels.
According to the partners, the delicate ecosystem of a fish farm is an ideal application area for emissions-free and noise-reduced vessels with hybrid electric propulsion. The Cube battery systems selected for this project are made in Germany and reportedly offer flexibility, safety and efficiency. With their modular design, the batteries can be adapted to the specific requirements of the fish-farm support vessels and the limited space on board.
Cavotec signs US$5m shore power order
Cavotec has signed an order for shore power with a global shipping company, valued at approximately US$5m.
PowerFit
The order includes a substantial number of PowerFit shore power units, which enable vessels to connect to shore power while docked. Deliveries are scheduled for later in 2024. PowerFit is a complete containerized solution and includes all equipment for a high-voltage shore connection: PowerAMPReel, high-voltage switchboard, control panel, high/low voltage transformer and other auxiliary systems for ease of operations.
Cavotec’s PowerFit units offer complete containerized solutions for high-voltage vessel connections and, by facilitating shore power connections, they can help reduce air and noise pollution in ports.
Continue reading Cavotec signs US$5m shore power order at Electric Hybrid Marine Technology.
Kotug and Padmos sign agreement for E-Pusher tug construction
Kotug has signed a framework agreement with Padmos for the construction of the complete line-up of E-Pusher tugs, comprising the S, M, and L models.
The E-Pusher series
The E-Pusher is a modular and scalable electric pusher tug. The E-Pusher Series comprises three models (S, M and L) ranging from 9-22m in length, with a maximum depth of 0.85-1.35m, which results in a draft that is 30% less than conventional pusher tug designs, the company says. The swappable energy containers encompass Stage V diesel, (bio)gas, hydrogen and battery solutions. The E-Pusher series is equipped to eliminate harmful emissions, including carbon dioxide (CO2), sulphuroxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter (PM).
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding to supply fuel supply system for Japan Engine Corporation’s ammonia-powered marine engine
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received an order from Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) for an ammonia fuel supply system (AFSS) and ammonia gas abatement system (AGAS).
The AFSS will supply ammonia fuel to ammonia-powered marine engines developed by J-ENG, and the AGAS will safely treat any surplus ammonia. The newly ordered AFSS and AGAS are remotely controlled automatically by an integrated control system. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will deliver the modules to J-ENG in 2025.
According to Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, conversion from fossil fuels to environmentally sustainable fuels is integral to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the global maritime industry by or around 2050, the goal set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).