Page 49: of Marine News Magazine (December 2016)

48 50

PROPULSION by marine speci? cities and will be able to provide power

Seanergy technology … was the standards. Bureau Veritas for the whole night while the ideal power solution for Rolls Royce granted the certi? cation after engine is shut off and parked.

completing an independent Whether there is shore to insert into its high energy battery design review, sample testing connection or not, the bat- system for OV Bøkf ord, a hybrid and veri? cation of product tery system will take care of controls. Beyond this, Sean- the power required for light- multi-application workboat vessel ergy is also DNV certi? ed. ing, kitchen, and other simi- owned by Kystverket, the Norwegian

Most recently, Saft’s Sean- lar functions. Saft’s Seanergy ergy energy storage systems technology onboard the OV

Coastal Administration (NCA).

received approval from the Bøkfjord is additionally de-

Norwegian Maritime Authority. With SLFP chemistry, signed to withstand the various climate and temperature the batteries passed every simulated thermal runaway test. changes the vessel will experience while operating across

Because batteries contain chemical substances commonly the ocean. associated with inherent dangers, Saft customizes each bat- tery system to its customers’ precise requisites. With safety

Seanergy: Paving the Way for the Future at the forefront, Saft ensures each system is ? tted with the

This progressive, hybrid power system multi-purpose right combination of chemistry, technology and electronics workboat is paving the way for technological advances to provide the safest and most ef? cient battery system. and demonstrating the ef? ciencies possible when utilizing cutting-edge technology. In today’s fast-paced and digi- talized world, marine operators everywhere are striving to

Seanergy On Board the OV Bøkfjord

Coupled with Saft’s proven track record for providing achieve instant grati? cation in the most ef? cient ways pos- critical safety in industry applications, along with the vari- sible. Saft’s Seanergy technology has already shown what is ous certi? cations awarded for the Seanergy technology, it achievable when utilizing customized technology that can was the ideal power solution for Rolls Royce to insert into optimize hybrids and other applications.

its high energy battery system for OV Bøkfjord, a hybrid With the world releasing more than 30 billion tons of multi-application workboat vessel owned by Kystverket, carbon dioxide in a single year, a sum expected to rise in the Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA). the future, new regulations and tactics to combat these

The vessel went into service in September of this year emissions will be in abundance. Saft’s Seanergy solution and is the third in the NCA’s multifunctional ? eet. It will is just one example of its commitment to protecting the help the NCA with numerous tasks from maintaining the environment. infrastructure of navigation of other ships in the area, to providing onsite assistance in the middle of the ocean for emergencies. Also, it will support the completion of rou- tine maintenance tasks required for lighthouses and ? xed and ? oating aids.

Addressing the rigorous environmental implications for the marine industry, the battery system from Saft and Rolls

Royce will help NCA address its climate and environmen- tal goals. For this workboat’s hybrid propulsion system,

Saft’s Li-ion technology energy storage system works in tandem with the hybrid diesel gensets and together deliver up to 25 percent in fuel savings for the OV Bøkfjord.

Peak shaving enabled by the battery system will provide the vessel with exceptional emission control, reduce the

Annie Sennet is the Executive Vice President of strain on the diesel engine and help reach peak power de-

Saft’s Space and Defense Division. She began mand as needed. In fact, the battery system will provide her career with Gates batteries in Gainesville, enough power for the vessel to run, using a single diesel en-

FL which was purchased by Saft in 1994.

gine. From an overnight hotel load perspective, the battery 49 www.marinelink.com MN

MN Dec16 Layout 32-49.indd 49 MN Dec16 Layout 32-49.indd 49 11/21/2016 11:27:41 AM11/21/2016 11:27:41 AM