World’s 1st Fully Electric Offshore Vessel To Enter Operation In 2027

Corvus Energy, a leading supplier of zero-emission solutions for the maritime and offshore industry, has announced that it will provide a massive battery system for the world’s first fully electric offshore vessel.

The vessel, an electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV), will be built by Spain’s Armon shipyard for UK-based shipowner Bibby Marine Ltd. It is expected to enter operation in 2027 to support the commissioning and maintenance of offshore wind farms.

Corvus Energy will supply its Blue Whale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), which will provide close to 25MWh of power, making it the largest Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery system ever used in a maritime project.

A Corvus Energy spokesperson stated that the offshore industry has been working towards a fully electric vessel for a long time. The eCSOV will be the first offshore vessel capable of operating fully on battery power for an entire day, setting a new standard for future offshore vessels.

The ship will also include dual-fuel methanol engines, which will work alongside the battery system …

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