The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has selected the partnership of Equinor and BP as the winner of the state’s second offshore wind solicitation

Thank you for the collaboration this year!

The year 2020 is soon coming to an end, and we would like to thank all our members and collaborative partners for a great collaboration this year. We look forward to what opportunities the 2021 will bring - may it be an energetic one!

Read the holiday greetings from the Chairman of the board.

Hydrogen - what’s the hype? Learn more about the global interest for hydrogen in the video created by our collaborating partner, Ocean Hyway Cluster.

The Guide provides requirements for the design, construction, retrofit, testing and survey of vessels utilizing hybrid electric power systems.

A study conducted by ABB, shows how an energy storage system could help improve the overall power efficiency of icebreakers, saving fuels and reducing emissions.

Key industry stakeholders joined forces in a DNV GL-led joint development project on managing explosion and fire risks related to lithium-ion maritime battery systems.

Vard Electro gave an update on the REV Ocean project - usage of batteries on multifunctional vessels. The speakers, Bent Erik Nedrevold and Vidar Selen at Vard Electro, gave a description of the vessel, as well as it’s hybrid electric propulsion concept, energy management system philosophy and redundancy concept.

The North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult have launched a new GBP 3.5 million programme for innovations in the offshore wind and subsea sectors.

Brazilian offshore support vessel operator CBO has tasked maritime equipment manufacturer Wärtsilä to convert one of its offshore vessels to operate with hybrid propulsion.

Senior Principal Approval Engineer Sverre Eriksen gave an update on the class rules for battery powered vessels (the July 2020 update). He also talked about the type approval program for containerized battery systems.

Great news from Enova to companies in fishery, aquaculture and offshore can apply to get financial support for installing batteries and shore power systems in both new and existing vessels.

Read an update from the forum on the watts up and watts next.

Check out our new website, and let us know what you think!

MBF Members get 20% Conference delegate fee discount. Please send an email to director@maritimebatteryforum.com to get the discount code.

What’s the point of installing batteries on marine vessels if the batteries are charged by electricity from their diesel generators?

The environmental profile and commercial sustainability of the tourism industry is under increasing scrutiny. This article discusses how designer and shipbuilder Brødrene Aa has assessed the market's needs, solved a number of technical and regulatory challenges, and designed and built a completely new type of environmentally friendly vessel with zero emission operation. The article ends with an insight into the experiences after almost one year of vessel operation.