Volstad Maritime has contracted HAV Group ASA’s subsidiary Norwegian Electric Systems AS (NES) to deliver the battery pack and associated control system for battery charging to the Grand Canyon II offshore construction vessel.
This latest award comes only one month after Volstad Maritime appointed NES to equip the sister vessel Grand Canyon III with an identical battery pack and control system.
“The vessel upgrade for Grand Canyon II will be a carbon copy of what we will deliver and install on board the Grand Canyon III. Managing identical deliveries for two sister vessels, more or less in parallel, will allow the yard, shipowner and us to capitalise on learnings and production benefits that can enable reduced project execution risk, time and cost. We are thrilled to be able to support Volstad Maritime once more,” says Egil Bremnes, sales manager at NES.
NES, which specialises in sustainable energy design and smart control, will provide the equipment to the Grand Canyon II in connection with a vessel upgrade in 2023. The company will manage the project from its headquarters in Bergen, Norway. NES has not disclosed the value of the contract.
The battery pack on board the Grand Canyon II will be installed in a container below the deck, which can be a more cost-efficient solution than building a dedicated battery room. Delivering the battery system in a container also allows NES to conduct extensive testing of the equipment prior to deliver, allowing the yard stay to be shortened correspondingly.
Similar to its sister vessel, the Grand Canyon II is a 127.5 long and 25 metres wide offshore construction vessel. It is equipped with a 250-tonne offshore crane. The vessel is currently on a firm charter with Helix Energy Solutions until 2027.
Further, in June this year, Volstad Maritime also contracted NES to deliver the battery pack and control system in connection with a battery power notation upgrade of the M/S Volantis subsea construction vessel.
Volstad Maritime, headquartered in Aalesund, Norway, was one of the first offshore owners to achieve the ISO 50001 accreditation for Energy Management Standard. Installing batteries on board Grand Canyon II, Grand Canyon III and Volantis will take these efforts a significant step forward.
NES is a subsidiary of HAV Group ASA, which is listed on Euronext Growth Oslo. NES operates in Bergen (HQ), Egersund and Ålesund in Norway, and Istanbul, Turkey.
About Norwegian Electric Systems AS
Norwegian Electric Systems is a world-leading total supplier of low and zero-emission propulsion and control systems for a wide range of vessels for the global marine market:
• Energy Design - knowledge about vessel operations and competence in integrating the latest available energy sources allows us to design optimal propulsion systems. Norwegian Electric Systems designs efficient and environmentally friendly solutions, creating added value for the customers.
• Smart Control - new requirements and demand for more efficient and safe operations calls for smarter vessels. Flexible software platforms and new solutions for navigation, automation, and control ensure safety through smart and easy operation.
We are a committed partner for safe shipping, lower emissions and added value for our customers. Our focus is to be a collaborator and a system supplier, designing optimal propulsion systems for vessels and control systems.
NES is based in Bergen and has branches with core expertise in Ålesund and Egersund in Norway, plus an office in Istanbul, Turkey.
For further information, please contact:
Egil Bremnes, Sales Manager hos Norwegian Electric Systems
mobil: +47 916 14 606
email: egil.bremnes@norwegianelectric.com
To learn more about NES, visit: www.norwegianelectric.com