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INTERVIEW: Stillstrom on the brink of offshore charging roll-out
Stillstrom CEO Kristian Borum Jørgensen talks to Maritime Journal about the two focuses the company has for its offshore charging technology.
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Electric drives could transform small craft inshore work
Electric propulsion, particularly for small commercial craft working in harbour settings, is still a big growth area. Jake Frith took a RIB with a 40kW motor for a spin at Ocean Business, and amid the quietness of the electric propulsion, had a good chat with RAD Propulsion’s Dan Hook.
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New electric motors power up Barcelona ferry
The Port of Barcelona’s latest commuter ferry has been equipped with an all-electric propulsion system by German electric drive developer and manufacturer Molabo.
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Workboat conference on security risks and going green
The Seawork conference, held outside the UK for the first time, tackled the urgent need to decarbonise the workboat industry while ensuring maritime security resilience.
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INTERVIEW: Echandia on charging up marine battery business
Swedish battery manufacturer Echandia has secured major funding that will enable expansion across Europe and the US and meet growing maritime sector demands.
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RS finger on the Pulse with two electric RIB deliveries
RS Electric Boats has delivered two RS Pulse 63 electric RIBs as part of the ‘Zero Emission Network of Workboats (ZENOW) project.
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First of two methanol-prepared CSOVs launched
Norwegian shipbuilder Ulstein has launched the first of two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) for Bernhard Schulte Offshore.
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€Multi-millions earmarked for fast island ferry
Millions of euros have been earmarked for a biodiesel-suited fast ferry for 75 passengers in the northern Netherlands.
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Fully electric tug heading for Scandinavia
Turkish tug builder Sanmar has signed a contract with towage and marine services provider Svitzer to build a fully electric tug to be deployed between Denmark and Sweden.
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First German electric sea-going vessel approved
Official approval has been given to what ferry operator AG Reederei Norden-Frisia says is the first German fully electric sea-going vessel, with charging infrastructure also in place.
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Sanmar’s all-electric tug – a progress report
Turkey’s Sanmar Shipyards has provided a progress report on the performance of one of its battery-powered, all-electric ship-handling tugs.
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DEEP DIVE: Power challenges of a multi-purpose net zero vessel
Subsea vessel REM Pioneer combines innovative power handling with versatile design, supporting energy-efficient operations from wind installations to recycling and trenching activities. Stevie Knight reports.
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INTERVIEW: Leading the charge in marine batteries
As the marine industry shifts towards sustainability, more marine battery makers are emerging – not least Tesvolt Ocean, which was formed this year in a bid to disrupt the current market.
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Two electric ferries ordered for Denmark
Two electric ferries are to be built at Turkey’s Cemre Shipyard, destined for Denmark’s Bøjden-Fynshav and Ballen-Kalundborg routes.
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Marine battery maker leaps $300/kWh hurdle
A marine battery start-up that set up its Chinese factory just over a year ago has managed to make them for the holy grail price of $300/kWh, owner Chris Kruger says.
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First Great Britain circumnavigation on electric vessel
Eighteen-year-old Harry Besley has become the first person to officially complete almost 3,000 miles circumnavigating Great Britain on an electric RIB.
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Volvo Penta launches new IPS and partnership
Volvo Penta last week officially launched its upgraded integrated IPS platform in crew transfer vessel Impresser, the first of two sister vessels to have it installed.
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INSIGHT: The changing size and shape of CTVs
Stevie Knight has a look at the changing size and shape of vessels taking workers out to offshore wind farms.
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Two CSOVs join Isle of Man fleet
Two next-generation Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) will on delivery join the Isle of Man Ship Registry.
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Thames Clippers selects batteries for ferries
Aluminium shipbuilder Wight Shipyard has chosen to fit two of its ferries with Octopus batteries from EST-Floattech.