ClassNK has issued a kind approval certificates for the lithium-ion storage battery system ORCA Energy, developed by Corvus Energy.
Following an software from Corvus Energy, ClassNK carried out an examination of ORCA Energy primarily based on the rule and the ‘Guidance for the Approval and Type Approval of Materials and Equipment for Marine Use’.
The steering applies to exams and inspections of supplies and tools for marine use for which advance approval or sort approval by ClassNK is required by the related necessities in its guidelines.
Upon confirming it complies with the prescribed necessities, ClassNK issued a kind approval certificates.
“ClassNK is one of the largest classification societies and certainly the largest in Asia, getting this approval is an important milestone and is yet another proof of the quality and safety of the system.
“As ClassNK registers approximately 20% of the world merchant fleet in terms of gross tonnage, it´s important for Corvus Energy to ensure easy implementation of our products on board vessels classed by ClassNK,” said Kolbjørn Berge, SVP Global Regulatory, Corvus Energy.
“The tempo of social change is accelerating, necessitating an elevated effort to maneuver ahead with frontrunners to deal with these challenges. Issuing a kind approval for ORCA Energy, which has important accomplishments on this space, is predicted to function a serious milestone for growing vessels outfitted with lithium-ion storage techniques.
“ClassNK will continue ensuring these technologies meet standards, supporting the maritime industry’s uptake of cleaner and more sustainable energy sources,” addee Masaki Matsunaga, Executive Vice President / Director of Plan Approval and Technical Solution Division, ClassNK.
Recently, the utilization of lithium-ion storage batteries as ship’s primary sources {of electrical} energy has been growing in response to the rising momentum towards decarbonization.
Based on its ‘Guidelines for Large-capacity Storage Batteries’ issued in 2013 and business suggestions, ClassNK established Part H Annex 2.11.1-2 of its ‘Rules for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships’ in January 2023, which is relevant to lithium-ion storage battery techniques with complete capacities of 20kWh or extra.
The new rule specifies necessities for sort approval of lithium-ion storage batteries, which was issued to Corvus Energy.
