Ulstein Introduces New Subsea Vessel for Offshore Energy Market
in the machinery systems, including cooling water and exhaust.According to Ulstein, this will enable the ULSTEIN SX232 to reduce emissions and operational costs while enhancing performance, safety, and comfort.The design of the vessel has been developed to include versatile fuel options and a battery energy storage system for peak shaving and spinning reserve purposes has been implemented.ULSTEIN SX232 vessel specs (Credit: Ulstein)The vessel’s forward section accommodates 130 people and includes two remotely operated vehicle (ROV) hangars.A moonpool is positioned at the rear of the accommodation
TotalEnergies Joins Wave Powered Subsea Project
.In 2021, Mocean Energy’s Blue X prototype underwent a program of rigorous at-sea testing at the European Marine Energy Centre’s Scapa Flow test site in Orkney where they generated first power and gathered significant data on machine performance and operation.Verlume’s seabed battery energy storage system, Halo, has been specifically designed for the harsh underwater environment, reducing operational emissions and facilitating the use of renewable energy by providing a reliable, uninterrupted power supply. Halo’s fundamental basis is its intelligent energy management system, Axonn
Canadian Coast Guard Orders Hybrid Research Vessel
in Gaspé, Quebec has received an order to build a new Near-Shore Fishery Research Vessel (NSFRV) for the Canadian Coast Guard.Expected to join the Canadian Coast Guard fleet as early as 2027, the new vessel will be the agency's first-ever diesel-electric hybrid vessel with a battery energy storage system, designed to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels.Announced last week by Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the contract was awarded for $55.5 million (excluding taxes) as part of Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy, a long-term
Scottish Project Harnesses Wave Power and Subsea Storage to Power Subsea Equipment
is being supported by consortium partners which include UK-based energy companies Harbour Energy and Serica Energy. Each phase of the program has also been supported by grant funding from the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC).According to a press release issued Monday, Verlume’s seabed battery energy storage system, Halo, has been specifically designed for the harsh underwater environment, reducing operational emissions and facilitating the use of renewable energy by providing a reliable, uninterrupted power supply. Halo’s fundamental basis is its intelligent energy management system, Axonn
Funding Granted for "World’s First" Vessel Charging Station within Offshore Wind Farm
building on the previous development of Oasis Marine’s Power Buoy. Turbo Power Systems will design, build and test a high-power DC power supply for the conversion of power from the wind turbine to the charging unit. Verlume will provide its energy storage expertise, supplying a modular battery energy storage system with integrated intelligent energy management to enable early testing and ORE Catapult will be responsible for CTV requirements, supporting a regulatory review and project management activities over this period. The project is supported by Vattenfall, operators of Aberdeen Bay Windfarm
Subsea Battery Developer EC-OG Changes Name
built a strong reputation for innovation and commercialization of clean energy technologies, the new Verlume brand provides a platform for further growth into domestic and international markets. The company has a growing global customer base, most recently delivering the first commercial Halo battery energy storage system for a world-first autonomous offshore power sea trial off the coast of Hawaii. The testing at the US Navy Wave Energy Test Site will begin later this quarter," Verlume added.Halo has been described as a scalable, modular battery energy storage system with integrated intelligent energy
Autonomous Offshore Power Trials Get Underway off Hawaii
ocean containers. It will be deployed at WETS with a small, lightly-crewed vessel.C-Power’s technology partners for the sea trials include EC-OG, RigNet, EOM Offshore and Saab Group.The SeaRAY’s seafloor base unit will be provided by EC-OG. EC-OG’s 100-kWh Halo lithium-ion battery energy storage system is designed for the harsh subsea environment and will be fully integrated with the AOPS, providing the payload interfaces for power, data and communications.Following completion of the WETS sea trials, C-Power expects to complete commercial launch of the SeaRAY in 2021
Maersk Tests Containerized Battery System
the first of its kind in the industry - will show the potential of battery technologies to keep improving the performance of our vessels while also reducing fuel consumption in our non-propulsion electrical systems,” reinforces Ole Graa, Maersk Head of Fleet Technology.The containerized battery energy storage system has been manufactured in Odense, Denmark by the system integrator and turnkey supplier Trident Maritime Systems. The battery system will be shortly transported to Singapore and installed on board the Maersk Cape Town.The vessel is a Singapore-flagged 249-meter long container ship built
VisualSoft Selected for Cable-laying Vessel NKT Victoria
in the VisualSoft range, is to be utilized on the NKT Victoria in the Moray Firth. The NKT Victoria (DNV-GL Class) is a 140m x 30m DP3 top-of-the-range diesel electric vessel with 1,600m2 of deck space and two large offshore cranes. The high capacity cable lay system features a battery energy storage system to assist the cable loading in the event of failure of the shore power used during loading. The Caithness Moray High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) project in Northern Scotland is the largest investment in north Scotland’s electricity network since the hydro development
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