ABS to class Harvey Gulf hybrid solution

The Harvey Energy will become the first ABS-classed dual fuel and battery vessel and the first US-flagged OSV equipped with a battery/converter system. The Harvey Supporter will become the second vessel in the Harvey Gulf fleet to have a battery power system.

“ABS is a leader in hybrid projects in the offshore sector and we are proud to be involved in another project driving the sustainable development of the industry,” said Matt Tremblay, ABS senior vice president, global offshore. “The project will effectively create tri-fuelled vessels with significant potential to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.”

“We chose ABS due to its significant experience in LNG and dual fuel energy,” said Shane Guidry, chairman and chief executive of Harvey Gulf. “We are pleased to add them to our project team, which is committed to delivering the best emissions and fuel savings technologies to our customers, our country and our industry.”

The installation of a 1,450kW battery hybrid solution is anticipated to reduce the Harvey Energy’s exhaust emissions, fuel consumption, and noise level with overall fuel cost savings expected to be in the range of 10 to 20%, according to Harvey Gulf International.

The battery is expected to achieve the ABS class notation ESS-LiBATTERY.