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The choice of battery system for a maritime application is primarily based on what operational profile it will serve. However, as a consequence of events like the pandemic, supply chain and logistics …
This week, the maritime industry gathered in Amsterdam for the annual Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo. After a two-year covid hiatus, the doors we’re open again with delegates travelling in from all…
Energy efficiency and reducing fuel consumption has become one of the most important questions as operators and shipowners scramble to meet increasing demands from regulatory frameworks. For larger, o…
There’s no doubt that electrification is a megatrend that is driving substantial changes in the maritime industry. This change is driven by regulations and politicians, as well as the demand from carg…
The annual WATTS-UP conference in Stavanger just closed after two full days of presentations, networking, and discussions. Based on data from Maritime Battery Forum and DNV, the current state of mari…
At Echandia, we are all about sharing the knowledge we’ve built over the years. One way of doing this is to invite you to live sessions with our maritime experts on topics that engage and draws a lot …
The European Union (EU) has set a binding target to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Already by 2030, GHG (greenhouse gases) will be cut by at least 55%, hence the name – Fit for 55. The package is…
“What’s the desired outcome of this transformation? It’s not really a matter of diesel versus electricity – so it’s an irrelevant question – diesel is going to be taxed so heavily it won’t be a viable…
The Kochi Water Metro project will be the largest fleet of electric vessels in operation, connecting 38 terminals and 10 islands. The idea of a water metro in Kochi evolved in 2016. The commissioning …
A common misconception with LTO based marine battery systems is that they are heavier and require more space than other solutions. The reason is that we tend to evaluate batteries on a cell level inst…
There are many misconceptions and myths about LTO batteries, like that they are much more expensive than other solutions. Therefore, we are busting some widespread myths, helping you get better insigh…
Part 2: The financial perspective There is no one-size-fits-all solution for a cost-efficient battery system in a maritime application. Cost efficiency can be defined in different ways depending on t…