New Bureau Veritas rules support hybrid power and energy storage systems

Bureau Veritas has issued a new chapter in its rules providing a framework for electric and hybrid power...

Contract signed for building the world’s largest plug-in hybrid vessel

Color Line and Ulstein sign a firm contract on construction of the world’s largest plug-in hybrid vessel. The environmentally sound ship will be servicing Sandefjord – Strömstad from summer 2019.

Update: Deal Signed for Construction of World’s Largest Hybrid Ferry

Norwegian ferry operator Color Line has signed a contract with compatriot shipbuilder Ulstein Verft for the construction of the world’s largest hybrid vessel.

Seaspan Swift – a new hybrid LNG fuelled and battery powered ferry

International classification society Bureau Veritas has congratulated owners Seaspan as their new emission reducing ferry enters service between the British Columbia mainland and Vancouver Island.

Marlink announces new cross-carrier hybrid comms system

Marlink is unveiling a SMARTconnect, a hybrid comms solution designed for users of Marlink’s customised Sealink VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) services, combining multiple communication carriers to provide the best available link at any given time. .

Hybrid vessels taking off faster than expected - DNV GL

The move to hybrid vessels has happened much faster than DNV GL predicted three years ago in its “Shipping 2020” report, according to ceo of maritime Tor Svensen. ...

DNV GL Champions Battery Hybrid Propulsion System

DNV GL presented the specific battery hybrid propulsion system and its benefits for the offshore supply vessel...