EST-Floattech contracted by Damen Cargo Vessels to deliver two additional Octopus battery systems
Amsterdam, 26 October 2026 – Recently, Damen Shipyards Group contracted EST-Floattech to supply two battery systems, thereby renewing the framework agreement in place between the two companies since last year. The two Octopus Series battery systems are to be installed on board Damen Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 vessels.
Towards zero emissions
In November 2024, EST-Floattech and Damen Cargo Vessels signed an agreement, formalising their collaboration in a bid to make shipping greener. This latest order will bring the total number of EST-Floattech systems installed on CF 3850 vessels to nine.
Contributing to significant emissions reduction
The CF 3850 is a successful cargo vessel for short sea markets. Since releasing the next generation version of the vessel, Damen Cargo Vessels has received orders for 50 such vessels in just five years.
The CF 3850 is a standard, proven platform focused on the delivery of high levels of efficiency. In addition to its optimised hull form, the vessel is prepared for the integration of wide-ranging options for increased efficiency. These solutions work in concert with one another, each playing a part in the significant reduction of the vessel’s emissions.
One of these options is an EST-Floattech Octopus battery system, ranging from 240 kWh to 1,320 kWh, based on operator requirements. Depending on its size, the battery system enables peak shaving, bow thruster support and/or zero emission port calls.
Reliable solution for a proven platform
Arjan de Vries, Manager Procurements at Damen Cargo Vessels, said: “The CF 3850 is a proven vessel with an extensive track record. To ensure the continued reliability of the model in the market, we aim to integrate similarly proven options. With the EST-Floattech Octopus battery system, not only do we have a solution we can depend on, but we also have the modular flexibility to scale up to meet the specific requirements of our clients.”
Jelle Meindertsma, Sales Manager at EST-Floattech, said: “We were very pleased to receive this latest order from Damen Cargo Vessels. We greatly value their continued trust in EST-Floattech and the strong collaboration between our two companies. Applying our solutions in a proven vessel type such as the CF 3850 provides us with a unique opportunity to benchmark our performance, resulting in continual product evolution over successive generations. I look forward to continuing this cooperation as we, together with Damen, support vessel operators in achieving their goals for the energy transition.”
More info? Please contact:
Jan-Hein Reeringh
Marketing & Communication Manager a.i. (Aug 2026-Jan 2027)
+31 6 1220 7796 / media@maritimemarketeer.com
(NB EST-Floattech’s Frederique Hoppe is on maternity leave until Feb 2027)
About EST-Floattech
EST-Floattech (2010) is specialized in developing, manufacturing and installing reliable, sustainable and safe battery systems for maritime applications. The in-house developed Battery Management System is integrated to ensure reliable operation of the Octopus Series battery system on board. In addition, EST-Floattech supports customers with BMS development and questions about charging infrastructures. The safety and reliability of EST-Floattech's battery technology is demonstrated by more than 300 projects with the Green Orca and Octopus Series, including ships that are sailing with their batteries for over a decade.