boats to operate in Paris. Suitable for up to 12 people plus the skipper and with an autonomy of 24 hours, the vessel has a Bellmarine Transfluid electric system with two 15kW SailMasters, which are water- cooled and powered by lithium batteries. The ferry travels in silence at an average speed of 15km/h.
SEVEN MINUTE RECHARGE FOR ZERO-EMISSION FERRIES FOR NIAGARA FALLS TOUR
NEW ELECTRIC FERRIES TAKE TO THE WATER IN PLYMOUTH AND PARIS
The UK’s first sea-going electric ferries has set sail for the first time in Plymouth. Plymouth Boat Trips and Voyager Marine, Cornwall has partnered with the University of Plymouth, the University of Exeter, Teignbridge Propellers, MarRi-UK and EV Parts UK to make the project come to life.
The boat has been completely rebuilt over several months and will undergo rigorous trials – including assessments of its emissions – before it carries its first paying passengers in April 2021.
“It’s hugely exciting to see the launch of e-Voyager and the result of such a progressive collaboration to create a cleaner and more sustainable future for the marine industry,” says Andy Hurley, project leader for Plymouth Boat Trips and Voyager Marine.
The e-Voyager is powered by repurposed, Nissan Leaf batteries, meaning they will need almost no maintenance and have clear commercial benefits for businesses in the marine sector. Scientists from the University of Plymouth carried out research during the build, measuring emissions including noise pollution, air pollution and fuel consumption.
Engineering technology company EV Parts has installed an advanced electric motor, together with fly-by-wire controls, to replace the traditional diesel engine, a process which will be directly transferable in under 24m commercial vessels.
Whilst in Paris, Bellmarine has launched its new electric vessel. Following the launch using a system by its brand Bellmarine, Fischer Panda UK is highlighting its strengthened capabilities to collaborate with boat builders on projects to launch more electric powered vessels onto UK waters.
As the exclusive UK distributor for Bellmarine, Fischer Panda offers similar systems to the one recently installed on the first of two 8.3m passenger
A pair of vessels installed with all-electric propulsion from ABB have been approved to enter service at Niagara Falls. The zero-emission ferries named the James V. Glynn and the Nikola Tesla are said to be the first all-electric vessels built in the US, with power drawn from a high-capacity battery pack supplied and integrated by ABB. In addition to batteries, ABB has supplied an integrated power and propulsion solution for the newbuild zero- emission ferries, including an offshore charging system, enabling sustainable operation.
“Maid of the Mist has always evolved with the technology, and we are thrilled to open a new page in our company’s history, moving our fleet to zero-emission operation,” says Christopher Glynn, president of Maid of the Mist Corp. “Close collaboration with ABB has been instrumental in making this project a success, and we are proud of what we were able to accomplish together.”
“The vessels confirm growing acceptance of all- electric vessel propulsion,” says Juha Koskela, ABB Marine & Ports Division president. “We applaud Maid of the Mist’s decision to move to zero-emission operation and are honoured to have worked with this forward-thinking company on implementing the electric power and propulsion solution.”
Each boat is powered by a pair of battery packs providing 316 kWh total capacity divided across two catamaran hulls. The batteries allow the electric propulsion motors to reach an output of up to 400 kW and are charged using locally produced hydroelectricity in a process that takes just seven minutes during disembarkation and boarding.
The Report • December 2020 • Issue 94 | 15
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