Aker BP supports emissions reductions on offshore supply vessels
June 14, 2021
Aker BP and supply vessel operators Solstad, Eidesvik, and Simon Møkster will install batteries on three ships on long-term contracts.
(Courtesy Eidesvik Offshore)
The supply vessel Viking Lady.
Offshore staff
LYSAKER, Norway – Aker BP and supply vessel operators Solstad, Eidesvik, and Simon Møkster will install batteries on three ships on long-term contracts.
Previously Aker BP has installed batteries on the NS Orla and NS Frayja, managed by Eidesvik. All Aker BP’s supply vessels on long-term contracts for the company will now operate on battery power within a year.
According to the company, batteries can cut vessels’ CO2 emissions by more than 2,500 metric tons/yr (2,756 tons).
Aker BP has also formed a collaboration with Eidesvik to implement new technology and convert existing vessels to low-emission ships.
