Ulstein Introduces New Subsea Vessel for Offshore Energy Market
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 block
TotalEnergies Joins Wave Powered Subsea Project
, 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, a
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 project
MTR100: Subsea Batteries
for extended periods of time without being recovered to surface.RS Aqua’s batteries were recently put on SEABER’s YUCO micro-ROV when it successfully crossed the English Channel in less than eight hours. Credit: SEABER FR.Earlier this year, Verlume’s seabed battery intelligent energy storage system, Halo, was deployed as part of the Renewables for Subsea Power project in Scotland. The system enables AUVs to dock, recharge batteries, upload data and receive new mission data multiple times without needing offshore intervention, and it can be recharged in-situ using renewable wave, wind
Scottish Project Harnesses Wave Power and Subsea Storage to Power Subsea Equipment
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, a
Funding Granted for "World’s First" Vessel Charging Station within Offshore Wind Farm
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.Larger
Subsea Infrastructure Power Looks at Renewables
available.That’s now Verlume’s niche – to be the middleman via energy storage and management. It also means that the company can select an appropriate power source for specific use cases or particular site characteristics.Image courtesy VerlumeHaloIts core technology is its Halo energy storage system, which includes its Axonn intelligent energy management system. Halo is a modular (scalable), battery-based energy storage and management system.It takes in power from a variable or intermittent producer, such as a wave energy converter, and stores it in batteries – currently lithium
Danfoss to Power US' New Hybrid-electric Research Vessel
be used when cruising at fast speeds up to 20 knots and over long ranges up to 3000 nautical miles. The electric motor will be used when conducting slow-speed research work for longer durations of up to 6 hours. Additionally, the electric machines will be able to charge the Spear Power Systems energy storage system aboard the vessel.The Editron division will also provide the complete system delivery of the electric drivetrain, including the DC grid, power and energy management systems, electric PM-motors and PM-generators, and compact and lightweight inverters and DC/DC converters. Danfoss’ Editron
Baker Hughes, Mocean Energy, Verlume Ink MOU
will bring its expertise as a leader in the design and manufacture of subsea production equipment, by supplying subsea hardware including controls systems, power systems and other ancillary equipment. Verlume’s scope of supply will focus on the design and delivery of its Halo subsea energy storage system and Mocean Energy will be concentrated on the design and delivery of its Blue Star wave energy converters.All parties are currently involved in Renewables for Subsea Power, a project combining Mocean Energy’s wave energy converter and Verlume’s Halo to deliver low carbon power
February 2024
