Boskalis reducing emissions on offshore construction vessels
April 13, 2022
Boskalis plans to convert various vessels in its Offshore Energy division to hybrid vessels through retrofitting energy storage systems, or ‘power packs.’
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Offshore staff
PAPENDRECHT, the Netherlands – Boskalis plans to convert various vessels in its Offshore Energy division to hybrid vessels through retrofitting energy storage systems, or ‘power packs.’
The conversions will be designed to cut the vessels’ fuel consumption and associated carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 20%, also providing a power supply and energy storage facility while the vessels are docked.
Boskalis will conduct the modifications, due to be completed over the next two years, on the crane vessels Bokalift 1 and Bokalift 2, two construction support vessels and two diving support vessels, all of which have DP2 capabilities.
Boskalis already employs special dashboards on its vessels to enhance efficient fuel usage and biofuels as an alternative to fossil fuels.
