The world’s first hybrid power system on board a ship will be launched this year as one pioneering Norwegian shipowner invests in energy-saving technology. A Wärtsilädesigned and manufactured hybrid energy unit will be installed on Eidesvik Offshore’s platform supply vessel Viking Lady to reduce power requirements from the vessel’s gas-powered fuel cells and engines. As part of the NKr37 million (US$6.45 million) FellowShip project, a 0.5 MW/hr capacity battery pack w....

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