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Harvey Gulf Adds Battery Power to Harvey Champion PSV

conversion of the vessel to a hybrid was awarded in May 2019 to GE’s Power Conversion business, which at the time said that its SeaGreen Energy Storage System (ESS) onboard platform supply vessels manages energy sources according to load demand, enabling marine operators to optimize energy usage while providing continuity of operations, increased efficiency and reduced emissions.The company has boasted of being "the only vessel company in America owning and operating both tri-fuel and dual-fuel vessels.""Upon completion of the conversion, the Harvey Champion immediatel

WindFloat Atlantic  the world's first first semi-submersible floating wind farm, located 20km off the coast of Viana do Castelo, Portugal. Image courtesy EDP Renovables

Virtual Conference to Focus on Transatlantic Marine Renewables

organisations and public administration to exchange views and get a better understanding of opportunities they can jointly address.”Portugal’s commitment to clean energy is underpinned by the National Energy and Climate Plan 2030, which is aiming for 80pc of the nation’s total energy usage to be drawn from renewables by 2030. Meanwhile, renewable energy in Canada currently provides around 17pc of the nation’s primary energy supply, with the majority attributed to hydroelectricity. (*See Notes to Editors 2 for key marine renewable projects in Portugal & Canada).Ambassador

Keppel O&M, EMA Launch Call for Smart Solutions in Offshore Sector

and emerging low carbon alternatives.As part of the $10 million partnership, EMA and Keppel O&M are launching a grant call for solutions relating to energy storage systems and smart power grids for the offshore and marine environment. "These solutions should seek to reduce overall energy usage and carbon footprint while enhancing overall operational efficiency. The grant call serves to encourage innovation and capability building for the wider industry ecosystem in Singapore. The insights derived from the grant call could be translated to potential solutions to enhance the grid,"

Ocean Cleanup Expands to Rivers

garbage into the system only spans part of the river; it will not interfere with other vessels and does not harm the safety, nor impede the movement of wildlife – critical requirements when operating in major rivers. An internet-connected onboard computer monitors the system’s performance, energy usage, and component health

ABS Grants Energy Management Certifications

business realities that will significantly impact maritime operations.” These companies join Maersk Line, Limited (USA), the first recipient of ABS’ HSQEEn certification, in adopting energy management programs as part of their ongoing commitment to achieving sustainable and efficient energy usage.  

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