Methanol harbour power and charging barge designed

Delivering 7MW of continuous power generated by methanol, the floating mobile platform can provide power for up to two weeks before refuelling is required. In addition, it can operate as a DC charging station for electric harbour tugs and other smaller service vessels.

An independent ultra-low emission and nearly silent 1MW system with 10 megawatt-hours (MWh) of reserve capacity continuously replenishes its reserve to provide fast charging capacity on-demand.

The vessel is equipped with a Wärtsilä W32M Tier IV methanol generator for cold ironing and features e1 Marine’s M30 hydrogen reformer technology coupled with PowerCell’s PS-185 Fuel Cell system for fast charging.

This unique combination of commercially available technologies offers exhaust emission reductions of over 70% compared with conventional diesel at equivalent power. Zero full cycle emission is also achievable with an optional Wärtsilä carbon capture system and certified green methanol fuel.

The barge is less than 225 feet in length making it safe and convenient for use in the world’s busiest ports and tightest harbours, says EBDG. It also features double hull protection of the methanol storage tanks, T1(b) Classification by Lloyd’s Register and Marpol 21.1.2 compliance.