Wondersen ship safety energy storage

What is EMSA guidance on battery energy storage systems (Bess) on-board ships?

The EMSA Guidance on the Safety of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) On-board Ships aims at supporting maritime administrations and the industry by promoting a uniform implementation of the essential safety requirements for batteries on-board of ships.

Are fuel cells suitable for ship power systems?

Fuel cells have formed various fuel cell power systems with different power levels to be used in ships. Therefore, selecting an appropriate fuel cell power system and fuels would have significant effects on the suitability for ship power systems.

Can new energy sources be integrated into traditional ship power systems?

The integration of new energy sources into traditional ship power systems has enormous potential to bring the shipping industry in line with international regulatory requirements and is set to become a key focus of ship-related researches in the immediate future. 1. Introduction

What are the technical constraints for battery-electric container shipping?

The key technical constraint for battery-electric container shipping is the volume of the battery system and electric motor relative to the volume occupied by a vessel’s existing engines, fuel storage and mechanical space. The extra weight of the BES system is, however, non-trivial in determining a vessel’s power requirements.

How does a BES system affect a vessel's power requirements?

The extra weight of the BES system is, however, non-trivial in determining a vessel’s power requirements. Operationally, containerships can increase their carrying capacity by increasing draught (that is, the vertical distance between the waterline and the keel) on the basis of the Archimedes principle.

What are windfarm support vessels?

Windfarm support vessels are another segment of the maritime industry that will benefit from BESS as a means of propulsion. There are several types of ships involved in activities related to windfarm operation. Service operation vessels (SOV) are designed for repair duties and maintenance activities required to keep wind turbines in operation.