AquaShip/Intership has contracted Norwegian Electric Systems AS (NES) to deliver a deck-based battery energy storage system to its wellboat Grip Explorer.
NES will provide a containerised energy storage system that consists of a Quest battery charger with 1250kW capacity, a 994kWh battery package capable of operating in peak shaving, spinning reserve and harbour mode, a control system, transformer and upgrading of the current black out safety system (BOSS). NES will also support with commissioning of the deck-based system.
‘We have delivered this type of containerised energy storage system to a number of offshore vessels, but this is the first time we are installing it onboard a live fish carrier,’ said Siv Remøy-Vangen, managing director of Norwegian Electric Systems.
‘It reflects the aquaculture industry’s increased focus on energy-efficient marine operations as an enabler to reduce both operating costs and emissions.’
NES, which specialises in sustainable energy design and smart control, will deliver the equipment during 2024.
AquaShip/Intership will install the equipment on board Grip Explorer, which is currently being converted from an offshore supply vessel to a 3500 cubic metre live fish carrier.
‘We are confident that installing a battery package from NES will be a success. It will result in reduced emissions, higher operational reliability and improved on board working conditions for our crew. We have no doubt that we have teamed up with the right partner for this project,’ stated Stian Førde, Technical Manager-Electro and Nils Otterlei, Chief Operation Officer at AquaShip.
AquaShip / Intership operates a fleet of 40 different vessels, including wellboats for live fish, support vessels, harvesting boats, feed boats, service boats, and three new vessels under construction. The company has a significant presence in Norway, Scotland, Chile, Canada, and Ireland.
‘Adding battery power to existing vessels is a growth market, and we are very pleased to get a market breakthrough for our containerized energy storage system in the aquaculture industry,’ said Egil Bremnes, sales manager at NES.
‘We look forward to collaborating with AquaShip/Intership on this project.’
