The Wärtsilä Energy Storage System will certainly make it possible for the Harvey Gulf PSVs to operate battery power just when fixed mixed-up or in port. [Image copyright: Wärtsilä Corporation]
New Orleans headquartered Harvey Gulf International Marine has actually picked Wärtsilä Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for the 4 additional Harvey Energy course dual-fuel system supply vessels it is to retrofit with batteries (see earlier tale). A 5th vessel in this course was previously fitted with a Wärtsilä ESS.
When the upgrade task is finished, all 5 vessels will certainly can complete tri-fuel procedure. The watercrafts will certainly can shut bus vibrant placing (DP) procedure running just one engine increased by the WärtsiläEnergy Storage System When fixed in the area or in port, the watercrafts will certainly have the ability to operate battery power just, thus considerably decreasing both gas intake and also exhaust discharges.
“Wärtsilä is very pleased and proud to partner with Harvey Gulf in yet another ground-breaking project bringing technological advancement to the North American marine market. The combination of cutting edge technology, strong customer service, and Harvey Gulf’s market-leading business approach has resulted in a very successful partnership,” states Bill Amundsen, essential account supervisor for Wärtsilä Marine Power.
“The conversion to tri-fuel technology is a tremendous addition to our already successful Harvey EnergY class PSV’s. Wärtsilä’s advanced technology and its unwavering commitment to service support were extremely important factors in our decision to select them for this project,” claimed Shane Guidry, Harvey Gulf head of state and also Chief Executive Officer.
The 4 vessels, the Harvey Power, Harvey Liberty, Harvey Freedom, and also Harvey America, will certainly each be fitted with a Wärtsilä ESS consisting of a shut bus-tie 1,360 kW drive with 746 kWh 1,100 VDCBatteries The retrofitting task will certainly be begun in 2021 and also will certainly be finished in very early 2022.
