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Royce source admits, implying, too, that in Norway: “While we have no vessels sponsive vessel. DP operations will par- tary ISO 50001 standard that go with it stands out in the supplier’ orderbook yet in operation, references from vessels ticularly bene? t from this technology.” them. The best part of hybridization is and OSV-owner crowd for its size. But, operating in Norway indicate a positive The IMO backs that up, reminding the yet to come, however, as even the IMO the retro? t with containerized battery experience. What we believe will be the world’s ? eet owners and charterers that indicates a potential future environmen- pack is seen as “a way forward” due to case is that hybrid vessels will offer our not only are battery conversions new, but tal premium, perhaps even trade in ma- its ease of installation. Easing the retro- captains and crews a safer and more re- so, too, are the EMS and the still-volun- rine emissions credits. ? t, is that all six SEACOSCO vessels were built to a Rolls-Royce design and ? tted with a Rolls-Royce equipment package. “They’re packed with Rolls-

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