Maersk Supply orders hybrid battery for AHTS in push to decarbonise fleet May 28, 2021, by Nermina Kulovic
Danish offshore vessel provider Maersk Supply Service has ordered a battery pack for one of its M-class vessels as part of its target to reduce carbon intensity by 50 per cent across its fleet in 2030.
Maersk Supply Service said on Friday it has chosen Wärtsilä as the supplier of the hybrid battery as its extended battery life and innovative design allows for reduced vessel emissions, reduced maintenance, and increased operational performance.
Mark Handin, COO of Maersk Supply Service, said:
“Maersk Supply Service is taking an active role in decarbonising the offshore support vessel sector. This requires both behavioural changes in the way we operate our vessels, as well as technological upgrades to our fleet. With this new hybrid battery solution upgrade, we take a significant step forward in our path to further reduce t