Stillstrom by Maersk has announced it has completed the build and factory acceptance testing of its proprietary Vessel Container Unit (VCU) which it describes as ‘the world’s first connection solution that lets a service operation vessel (SOV) charge its batteries directly from an offshore wind farm.’ The milestone was witnessed by classification society DNV, Stillstrom said in a statement issued earlier this week. The containerised VCU houses the 11 kV connector package. According to Stillstrom, the system, whose modular construction allows bow, stern or under deck connection, is designed to provide a ‘seamless charging and control interface’ with the vessel. […]

The Norway-headquartered developer of marine energy storage systems (ESS) Corvus Energy has announced that Servintel will be providing technical support and service capabilities for its clients in Argentina. In a statement issued yesterday (2 November), Corvus Energy said that the service scope included support for the world’s largest battery-electric ship, the Buquebus China Zorrilla ferry, which entered operations in Argentina in October. Corvus Energy added that Buquebus has already been a Servintel client for more than 30 years, with the Buenos Aires-headquartered company providing ongoing maintenance and technical support across the Buquebus fleet. Commenting on the new partnership with Servintel, […]

Germany-based Lehmann Marine has announced that its 2,000 kWh CUBE battery system has been installed onboard Donauschifffahrt Wurm & Noé’s MS SISSI to convert the Danube passenger vessel from traditional diesel to full electric operation. In a statement sent to ship.energy today (3 November), Lehmann Marine said that the 250-passenger vessel is ‘now operating with zero local emissions’. Matthias Schubert, Head of Sales at Lehmann Marine, said: ‘Electrifying a vessel like the MS SISSI proves that decarbonising European waterways doesn‘t require scrapping active fleets – it’s about empowering them with the right technology. ‘Built to the highest international maritime safety […]