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PROPULSION

Marine Battery Systems Come of Age

Saf ’s Seanergy Marine Battery System of ers a dif erent way forward in the quest for reduced emissions in marine propulsion.

By Annie Sennet tributes to achieving the rigorous operational targets set for

Stricter Regulations Demand Immediate Solutions reduced emissions, safety, fuel ef? ciency, vessel productiv-

Discovering new means to reduce emissions and im- prove energy ef? ciencies are top-of-mind for all companies ity and optimized total cost of ownership (TCO).

in today’s day and age. The Paris Climate Deal, initiated

Addressing Clean Propulsion Demands nearly a year ago, is just one example of the world coming together to combat global warming. With the Li-ion battery market anticipated to increase

In the marine industry, operating with clean propulsion to more than $77 billion by 2024, from $30 billion in is a crucial goal for all parties involved, from navies, de- 2015, it is clear advanced Li-ion technology is well-suited signers and shipyards to original equipment manufacturers to address the needs of the marine industry. Saft’s Li-ion (OEMS) and battery suppliers. With new environmental Super-Iron Phosphate (SLFP) maintenance-free technol- regulations implemented regularly, it is imperative for ship ogy delivers increased safety, high ef? ciency, and a long designers to integrate innovative technologies into the ar- calendar and cycling life. Another advantage of SLFP is its chitecture that include revolutionary battery technologies compact footprint containing full electric propulsion. to address emission reductions and cost ef? ciencies. In 2014, Saft launched its Seanergy marine Li-ion mod-

Workboat operators are increasingly looking to hybrid ules, a fully integrated solution containing SLFP chemis- propulsion systems to enhance operational performance try, delivering safety, performance and reliability qualities with the clean and consistent power generated from hy- of SLFP. Seanergy is a specially designed solution for civil brid systems. This marine propulsion installations. Its design ? exibility cou- demand – driven in pled with energy and power modules enable it to power part by regulatory full-electric and hybrid electric marine applications.

pressures being ex- Sustainability and energy ef? ciency are among the de- erted on the marine mands of the civil marine industry powering the need for industry – is also pro- electric propulsion in order to reduce emissions and noise pelling rapid techno- all the while increasing ef? ciency. Saft’s state-of-the-art logical advances. technology addresses the needs of the marine transporta-

Saft, the industrial tion industry – silent, clean and cost-effective. battery specialist, Saft appreciates the critical safety needs involved in in- plays an essential role dustry applications, and the numerous standards to be ad- in the marine indus- dressed and met. Thus, with its more than 20 year history try, partnering with in developing cutting-edge and customized Li-ion bat- various parties to de- tery solutions for the space and satellite divisions, it was liver fully integrated equipped to develop the essential demands of harsh marine battery systems, par- environments. Saft provides Seanergy customers with con- ticularly lithium-ion ? dence, serving as the ‘end-to-end’ manufacturer of the (Li-ion) with vast complete system, thus maintaining ownership of compre- technical support to hensive quality control.

the OEMS and end Nearly two years ago, the Independent Safety Assessor users. This cutting- (ISA), Bureau Veritas awarded Saft’s Seanergy technology edge technology con- with the premier certi? cation for safety approval set forth

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