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âGreenâ Hybrid-powered Research Vessel Christened
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk christened a larger, âgreenerâ new research vessel on Friday, September 26 in preparation for launching a new era in examining, monitoring and teaching about Long Island Sound. The $2.7 million environmentally friendly research vessel, Spirit of the Sound, was christened and officially named during a ceremony at the Aquarium dock. Breaking a bottle on her hull was godmother of the boat, Astrid Heidenreich of Greenwich.
Corvus Energy, GMC Close Financing Agreement
Corvus Energy today announced that it has completed a strategic investment by Green Marine Capital (GMC) previously announced on May 5, 2014. Green Marine CapitalâŚ
INSIGHTS Focus: Robert Kunkel Talks Power and Propulsion
Those MarineNews readers who are not familiar with Bob Kunkel probably should be. Thatâs because Kunkel, President of Alternative Marine Technologies, previously served as the Federal Chairman of the Short Sea Shipping Cooperative Program under the Maritime Administration and Department of Transportation from 2003 until 2008. He is a past Vice President of the Connecticut Maritime Association, a contributing writer for many maritime and technical trades publicationsâŚ
Scandlinesâ Hybrid Ferry Fleet is Worldâs Largest
Corvus Energy and Scandlines announced today the completion of the commissioning for the Scandlinesâ fleet of hybrid ferries: the M/V Deutschland, M/V Schleswig-Holstein and M/V Prins Richard. According to the companies, the vessels represent the largest fleet of hybrid ferries in operation today. Based on the success of Scandlineâs first hybrid conversion, the MF Prinsesse Benedikte, the latest threeâŚ
Baltic Ace Salvage Commenced in North Sea
Dutch companies have started a weeks-long operation to raise the Baltic Ace car carrier, which collided with a cargo ship in 2012, killing 11 crew and sending 1âŚ
Corvus Energy Gets Green Marine Capital Backing
Lithium-ion battery systems manufacturer, Corvus Energy, says agreement in principle has been reached with BW Venturesâ Green Marine Capital (GMC), a Maritime Technology Investment PartnershipâŚ
Corvus Partners with GMC; Morden Named Interim CEO
Corvus Energy today announced that it has entered into an agreement in principle with BW Venturesâ Green Marine Capital (GMC), a Maritime Technology Investment PartnershipâŚ
Corvus Energy Systems Get More Scandline Hybrid Ferry Orders
Corvus Energy informs it has again been selected as the Energy Storage System (ESS) of choice by Scandlines for their next three hybrid ferries. Based on successful operation of Scandlineâs first hybrid, the 'MF Prinsesse Benedikte', the next 3 hybrids will use a 2.7MWh ESS consisting of Corvus Energy AT6500 advanced lithium polymer batteries integrated with Siemens drive systems. Corvus add that the ferries M/V DeutschlandâŚ
Corvus Lithium Energy Storage DNV-GL Type Approved
Corvus Energyâs lithium energy storage system is the worldâs first to be type- approved by DNV GL. The type approval makes increased fuel efficiency and greatly reduced emissions available for heavy industries such as offshore oil and gas and commercial shipping, Corvus said. According to the manufacturer, rigorous testing over several years proves that heavy offshore machinery will maintain power and safety during operations using Corvus Energyâs AT6500 module.
Sunken RoRo 'Baltic Ace' to be Salvaged
Rijkswaterstaat (Netherlands Government) say they will shortly be inviting tenders for salvaging the wreck of the car carrier the 'Baltic Ace' from a busy North Sea traffic route in the approaches to the Port of Rotterdam. Given that the sunken ship constitutes a threat to safe and swift shipping traffic and the marine environment, the decision was made to salvage the ship in its entirety. The expectationâŚ
Lithium Polymer Battery Powers 1,000-passenger Hybrid Ferry
A hybrid electric ferry using Corvus Energy's advanced lithium polymer battery solution was commissioned today in Copenhagen, Denmark by Scandline. The Princess Benedikte ferry refit represents the conversion of a former diesel electric ferry to a hybrid vessel and a major advance in green ferry transportation. Using 2.7MWh of Corvusâ industry-proven battery modules, the retrofitted ferry will provide enhanced technical reliability and efficiencyâŚ
AKA Contracted for Diesel-Electric Propulsion System
Aspin Kemp & Associates (AKA) was awarded a contract to supply a Diesel-Electric Power and Propulsion System for Bhagwan Marineâs Dive Support Vessel (DSV) that will be constructed in Singapore. With headquarters in Western Australia, Bhagwan Marine services the oil and gas industry with its fleet of support vessels and landing crafts. Designed by Australian naval architects, Incat Crowther, the vessel will be a 56-meterâŚ
Costa Concordia Tops 2012 Increase in Ship Losses
But long-term downward trend continues. ⢠Industry initiatives address passenger vessels as well as the âhuman factorâ on board. Twelve months on from the Costa Concordia incidentâŚ
Baltic Ace Totem-VDR Capsule Recovered
The capsule of the Car Carrier Baltic Ace was recovered on Dec. 22nd, more than two weeks after the ship sank in the North Sea west of Rotterdam. Rough weather and debris prevented the divers from recovering the capsule earlier. Opening the capsule was performed under the supervision of Totem Plus, the VDR maker. The data in the capsule was found intact by Totem Plus technician, and was given to authorities for proper analysis of the tragic incident.
Helping Hand for North Sea RoRo Collision Survivors
The Mission to Seafarersâ Chaplain in Rotterdam, Holland, worked around the clock with rescue crews following the collision. The 24-man crew of the Baltic Ace immediately abandoned shipâŚ
North Sea Ship Collision: 4 Dead 8 Missing
MOL's RoRo 'Baltic Ace' sinks in shallow water after colliding with container ship 'Corvus J' off the coast of Holland. The 148-metre (485-foot) car carrier Baltic Ace, sailing under the Bahamas flag, carrying cars from Zeebrugge in Belgium to Kotka in Finland, took water after the collision and the 24 crew took to the liferafts, reports BBC News. Several helicopters and two navy patrol ships continue searching for the missing sailors.
Corvus Batteries to Power Hybrid Ferry Conversion
Corvus Energy to provide worldâs largest ever hybrid propulsion marine battery pack for a Scandline diesel-electric ferry conversion. Corvus will provide Scandline with a 2.7MWh power pack consisting of an AT6500 advanced lithium polymer battery system for a conversion in an existing diesel electric ferry that delivers significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved maintenance costs and optimized engine performance.
Corvus Energy Supply BMS to New Østensjø Rederi PSV
Corvus Energy supplies Norwegian ship owner Østensjø Rederi with turnkey lithium-ion battery management system (BMS) for newly designed vessel. The Platform Supply Vessel (PSV)âŚ
The Corvus Power Play
Corvus Energy has quickly evolved as a leader in the marine hybrid propulsion market, developing state-of-the-art battery system solutions on some of the worldâs biggest projects. And this is just the beginning. While the world ârevolutionaryâ is too often and liberally bandied about in the description of new products, Vancouver, BC-based Corvus Energy arguably has created a revolutionary battery for the maritime marketâŚ
Corvus Energy Supplies Battery Pack, Systems, to 'Viking Lady'
Corvus Energy supplies world's first commercial ship with a fuel cell specially adapted for marine use. Following the success of the installation and demonstration of the fuel cell power pack on board, Viking Lady recently entered into a third project phase in which energy storage capability in the form of Corvusâ AT6500 lithium-polymer battery pack is being integrated in the power system. The lithium-polymer battery is comprised of 6.5 kWh modulesâŚ
Decarbonization Delivered!
Decarbonizing port operations - proof of Work!
