Bibby Marine Goes Big on Batteries: World’s First Fully-Electric Offshore Vessel to Launch in 2027

UK-based Bibby Marine has contracted with Spanish shipyard Armon to build the world’s first fully-electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV), marking a significant milestone in maritime decarbonization.

The vessel will feature Corvus Energy’s Blue Whale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), providing nearly 25MWh of power – the largest LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery system ever deployed in the maritime industry.

The eCSOV will primarily run on battery power, capable of operating fully electric for an entire day of ope…