Vard Electro’s SeaQ Integrated Bridge service is being carried out in the overseas wind market for the very first time, adhering to setup on Rem Offshore’s newbuild building solution procedure vessel (CSOV) Rem Power to help in enhancing ecological efficiency.
“We are making strong investments in new low-emission technologies to cut the environmental impact of offshore wind operations in line with increasingly stringent regulations and requirements from clients, banks and other stakeholders,” claims Rem Offshore’s Chief Commercial Officer, Ronny Pål Kvalsvik.
The Rem Power CSOV, lately turned over to Rem Offshore, is the very first of 2 CSOV newbuilds being developed by Vard Group for setup and also upkeep procedures at overseas wind ranches.
“We are very happy with the SeaQ technology delivered by Vard Electro. Its seamless integration with onboard systems is incredible and has given great flexibility in the choice of make”, claims Rem Offshore’s Chief Commercial Officer, Ronny Pål Kvalsvik.
“The sleek and modern design of the SeaQ bridge ensures seamless navigation, control, enhanced efficiency, and safety during offshore operations. It is the perfect fit for our vessels.”
The Rem Power CSOV will certainly execute screening following year as component of the Ocean Charger joint sector task to create overseas billing framework off Norway.
“The SeaQ Integrated Bridge is an ideal fit with the green power configuration of these vessels as it integrates control functions for propulsion, thruster, dynamic positioning, and other systems into a centralised user-friendly interface for greater operational efficiency to improve safety while minimizing fuel consumption,” Vard Electro’s VP of Sales and also Marketing, Gisle Anderssen describes.
Rem Power -Credit: Olav Thokle by means of Vard Electro
According to Vard Electro, the advantages of the SeaQ Integrated Bridge established by Vard Electro have actually been shown in real-life procedures via distributions to 25 vessels throughout the fishery, cruise ship and also overseas industries given that 2017 and also the Norwegian provider is currently getting ready for more orders in the overseas wind market.
The system lugs kind authorization from DNV according to the NAUT course symbols that is meant to minimize the danger of crash, grounding and also hefty weather condition damages via improvement of bridge system dependability.
This symbols likewise consists of the extra OC and also AW qualifiers that establish demands for bridge style, workstation setup, setup of navigational tools and also stipulation of navigating documents for vessels running in sea, seaside and also open waters, in addition to the OSV qualifier for overseas solution vessels, Vard Electro stated.
According to Vard Electro, the set up enables each driver to set up a customized configuration of incorporated systems from a 12-inch touch display, with a range of screens in numerous dimensions from 27-55″ ” providing an immediate and also extensive review of system condition within a tidy and also effective office ergonomically enhanced for lengthy job changes.”
Per the business, the wise multi-functional touchscreen incorporated right into the workstation has an instinctive easy to use user interface with applications for features consisting of search lights, navigating lights, outside light control, home window home heating control, CCTV, Central Alarm System (CAMERA) and also Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS). Furthermore, the system can be directly personalized according to specific customer choices.
Vard Electro’s Gisle Anderssen stated the system enhanced the battery crossbreed power systems on these newbuilds as it makes it possible for ideal decision-making on the bridge to make the most of power performance.
The crossbreed battery power service being mounted on the Rem Power and also its sibling vessel, due for shipment in 2024, integrates the SeaQ Energy Storage System with 2.2 megawatts of power to keep excess power offered from the vessel or coast links that can be made use of later on to minimize gas usage or maximize efficiency.
The Battery
The battery can be made use of as a rotating get for even more vibrant feedback capacity versus a diesel generator that requires to increase, thus enhancing seakeeping and also manoeuvrability, as well as likewise has actually boosted flight via.
In enhancement, it makes it possible for peak shaving of tons and also calculated loading where the operating factor of the gensets is enhanced. Running entirely on battery power leads to absolutely no discharges and also much less upkeep as there are no relocating engine components, which likewise minimizes sound and also resonance, Vard Electro stated.
This is boosted by the SeaQ Power Management System for wise control of power use to make sure power is provided based on the vessel’s functional requirements, which can prevent power outages and also keep trustworthy procedure sought after circumstances, Vard Energy stated.
SeaQ Green Pilot checks gas usage to produce real-time information on discharges to track development versus power administration KPIs and also follow theShip Energy Efficiency Management Plan In enhancement, SeaQ Drives makes it possible for reduced harmonic drive for effective procedure of thrusters, while SeaQ Switchgear makes certain risk-free procedures of closed-bus vibrant placing, the business stated.
As well as both CSOVs, the SeaQ innovations will certainly likewise offer the foundation for a brand-new generation of zero-emission vessels being established under the Vard Group’s ZeroClass effort.
