AET LSV to become world\u2019s longest range plug-in hybrid
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AET has reached an agreement with Birmingham, Ala., headquartered battery system specialist Fleetzero that will see one of AET Offshore\u2019s Galveston, Texas, based lightering support vessels (<\/a>LSVs) retrofitted with a plug-in hybrid-electric system.<\/p>\n According to Fleetzero,<\/a> after the retrofit the LSV will become the world\u2019s longest range plug-in hybrid-electric <\/a>vessel. It will operate primarily on battery power, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by ~82% when compared to conventional LSV, on a tank-to-wake basis. This is estimated to avoid 1,220 tonnes of greenhouse gases significantly reducing fuel consumption and maintenance costs , while maintaining high safety standards.<\/p>\n The agreement was signed at a recent ceremony at the AET Offshore office in Galveston, Texas, with representatives from both companies present. It was signed by Capt. Ron Wood, AET\u2019s global director, commercial, and Steven Henderson, Fleetzero\u2019s CEO.<\/p>\n \u201cThis partnership marks a pivotal step in our decarbonisation journey and energy transition strategy. We are proud to partner Fleetzero in developing the world\u2019s largest plug-in hybrid-electric LSV, reinforcing our commitment to innovative and sustainable solutions in the maritime industry,\u201d said Zahid Osman, president & group CEO of AET\u2019s parent MISC Group. \u201cBy integrating plug-in hybrid electric solutions into our fleet, we are transforming ambition into action to deliver more energy with less emissions. This pilot project also allows us to evaluate the feasibility and operational performance of this technology, paving the way for potential deployment across AET\u2019s and potentially MISC\u2019s fleet.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe are so excited about this project because it promises to advance marine electrification in a commercially viable way, and the impact is immense \u2013 drastically reducing emissions from the vessel operations,\u201d said Fleetzero\u2019s Henderson. \u201cMany of us at Fleetzero have served at sea as mariners, and we designed our technology to enhance mariner safety and ease of operations, not only to improve emissions and efficiency. Fleetzero\u2019s technology is built by mariners for mariners.\u201d<\/p>\n The post AET LSV to become world\u2019s longest range plug-in hybrid<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n