NES is a specialist in sustainable energy design and smart control.
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Norway-based shipowner and operator AquaShip/Intership has hired Norwegian Electric Systems AS (NES) services to deliver a deck-based battery energy storage system to its Grip Explorer wellboat, which has been converted from an offshore supply vessel to a 3,500 m3 live fish carrier.
Therefore, NES, a subsidiary of HAV Group ASA, will provide a containerized energy storage system with a 'Quest' battery charger with 1,250 kW capacity. Also, it will help with the installation of the deck-based system.
The Managing Director of NES Siv Remøy-Vangen has confirmed that this is the first time they are installing this system onboard a live fish carrier: "It reflects the aquaculture industry's increased focus on energy-efficient marine operations as an enabler to reduce both operating costs and emissions."
The specialist in sustainable energy design and smart control will deliver the equipment in 2024 and will manage the project from its headquarters in Bergen.
On the other hand, representatives at AquaShip underlined the benefits of installing the NES battery package for example reducing emissions, higher operational reliability, and improving crew working conditions.
AquaShip / Intership is an aquaculture service conglomerate with headquarters in Kristiansund and Hareid, offering a comprehensive set of maritime services to the world's leading salmon farming companies.
With a fleet consisting of 40 different vessels, including well boats for live fish, support vessels, harvesting boats, feed boats, service boats, and three new boats under construction, the company has a significant presence in Norway, Scotland, Chile, Canada, and Ireland.
In 2023, AquaShip AS and Intership AS merged to become a leading global aqua service vessel operator supported by new majority and controlling shareholder American Industrial Partners Capital Fund VII.