Battery Technology News | Advanced Maritime Technology International https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/battery-technology Thu, 07 May 2026 09:16:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/amt-logo-colour-square-150x150.png Battery Technology News | Advanced Maritime Technology International https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/battery-technology 32 32 Magnetic system enables wireless offshore charging of electric vessels https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/battery-technology/magnetic-system-enables-wireless-offshore-charging-of-electric-vessels.html Thu, 07 May 2026 09:13:51 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18793 A new inductive charging solution has enabled charging of electric vessels offshore without physical cable connections, addressing one of the key challenges for battery-powered maritime operations. Developed as part of [...]

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]]> 18793 Electric propulsion trial launched for commercial fishing in Maine https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/power-and-propulsion/electric-propulsion-trial-launched-for-commercial-fishing-in-maine.html Fri, 01 May 2026 14:41:36 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18762 Maine-based non-profit Island Institute has selected ePropulsion’s electric propulsion system to be used in studies and demonstrations for alternative power use in commercial fishing and maritime applications. Island Institute, working [...]

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]]> 18762 Battery-powered escort tug completes sea trials https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/new-vessels/battery-powered-escort-tug-completes-sea-trials.html Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:48:03 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18755 Marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy has reported a milestone in the electrification of workboats following the completion of sea trials for what it describes as the first battery-methanol harbor tug. [...]

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]]> 18755 ABB launches new permanent magnet motor series to meet demand for compact, high-efficiency electrification solutions https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/onboard-systems/abb-launches-new-permanent-magnet-motor-series-to-meet-demand-for-compact-high-efficiency-electrification-solutions.html Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:14:51 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18739 ABB has globally launched its new series of permanent magnet (PM) motors with water-jacket cooling, extending its series of electric motors. The new PM motor series is designed to support [...]

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]]> 18739 China tests first all‑electric container ship, said to be world’s largest https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/new-vessels/china-tests-first-all-electric-container-ship-said-to-be-worlds-largest.html Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:12:16 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18688 China has completed tests on its first all-electric container ship, in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. It is said to be the largest vessel of its kind in the world. The Ning [...]

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]]> 18688 Echandia to supply battery system for Gotlandsbolaget hybrid ferry https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/battery-technology/echandia-to-supply-battery-system-for-gotlandsbolaget-hybrid-ferry.html Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:45:49 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18672 Echandia has signed an agreement with Gotlandsbolaget to supply a battery system for a new hybrid high-speed catamaran operating between Visby and Nynäshamn. The vessel, Gotland Horizon X, will be [...]

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]]> 18672 Meyer Werft unveils 100% battery-electric cruise ship concept https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/new-vessels/meyer-werft-unveils-100-battery-electric-cruise-ship-concept.html Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:10:00 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18652 Meyer Werft will present a concept study for a 100% battery-electric large cruise ship – which it says is the first of its kind – at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026, [...]

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]]> 18652 UECC orders two multi-fuel battery-hybrid PCTCs https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/vessel-build-and-maintenance/uecc-orders-two-multi-fuel-battery-hybrid-pctcs.html Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:52:03 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18465 United European Car Carriers (UECC) has ordered two additional eco-friendly pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing, expanding its fleet of multi-fuel battery hybrid [...]

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]]> 18465 AYK Energy to supply battery system for Germany’s next Polarstern research vessel https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/battery-technology/ayk-energy-to-supply-battery-system-for-germanys-next-polarstern-research-vessel.html Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:59:38 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18445 AYK Energy has secured a contract to supply a 16MWh battery system for Germany’s next-generation Polarstern research vessel, which is being developed for the Alfred Wegener Institute. The agreement was [...]

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]]> 18445 Kongsberg Maritime to deliver integrated technology package for LS Marine Solution’s advanced cable laying vessel https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/equipment-and-services/kongsberg-maritime-to-deliver-integrated-technology-package-for-ls-marine-solutions-advanced-cable-laying-vessel.html Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:10:24 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18424 Kongsberg Maritime has been selected to deliver a fully integrated equipment package for a next-generation ultra-large cable laying vessel being built for LS Marine Solution at Tersan Shipyard in Türkiye. [...]

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