Leading the path to decarbonization in Canada as Atlantic Shrike completes sea trials
After successfully completing sea trials with a retrofitted battery, Atlantic Towing is the first Canadian offshore operator to retrofit a vessel with this multiple-mode application of battery technologies.
The vessel demonstrated an ability to not only transit in full zero-emissions mode, but also operate in hybrid mode while in DP, reinforcing the ability of our SeaQ Energy Storage System. The highlight of the trial was the ESS taking over the full load of the ship, including propulsion, for approximately 30 minutes sailing at seven knots.
“SeaQ ESS can be tailored for any type and size of vessel, and our successful delivery clearly shows it is absolutely feasible on this scale within a reasonable time frame and at a reasonable cost,” says Kamen Stoykov Penev, Director Sales & Business Development, Vard Electro Canada Inc.
“It demonstrates the knowledge now available in North America for other owners exploring options to reduce carbon footprint. The business case for Atlantic Towing is very robust at a time of high fuel prices, and in line with Canadian government expectations for marine operators to accelerate decarbonization.”
The contract to supply the SeaQ battery power system was signed in summer 2021 and the project was funded in part by Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) and administered by Energy Research and Innovation Newfoundland and Labrador (ERINL).