Corvus Energy will supply the battery energy storage system onboard the Magellan Discoverer— the first hybrid diesel-electric vessel to be constructed in South America.
The five-year agreement covers two vessels. The 230-metre long ships are the world’s largest double-ended ferries, and sail between Dover, England and Calais, France.
Damen Marine Components has been contracted to supply rudder systems for four Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTC), each capable of carrying up to 9,200 CEU (car equivalent units).
Findings reveal significant fuel savings, underscoring the potential for wind assisted propulsion to support the shipping industry’s decarbonization efforts
The new USV leverages the successful track record of the already existing DriX USV, launched back in 2017 and that accumulates over 150,000 hours of operations at sea in more than 19 countries.
OceanGlide contributes to energy conservation and enables adherence to environmental regulations, marking a significant step towards sustainable maritime operations.
Once her current sea trials are completed, HMS St. Albans, with her 178-strong crew, will return to sea as the most advanced, equipped, and capable Type 23 frigate in the Royal Navy’s fleet, boasting next-generation weapons systems and radar.
