Together, the partners aim to accelerate the route to truly emission-free shipping by developing adaptive methanol-based system solutions.
Illustration Maritime Master Plan
Focus on DC grids
Together with Bakker Sliedrecht, RH Marine will focus on the validation and deployment of distributed DC power networks that can be used in a safe and controlled way in the above product-market combinations. With these DC networks, we aim to make systems more energy efficient by reducing losses and offsetting operational negative effects. This will enable the use of alternative fuels by compensating their different dynamic performance with smarter power plant control. Besides pure technical innovation, the cooperating parties will work as much as possible on the basis of Model Based System Engineering.
Big step towards zero-emission
"At RH Marine and Bakker Sliedrecht, contributing to zero-emission ships is integrated into our vision. We therefore see participation in the Maritime Master Plan as a great opportunity to take a big step towards a zero-emission and future-proof maritime industry. What helped us to join this consortium was the clear picture of what we want to develop in this area and what we can already do in the field of Energy Management Systems.
Our special thanks go to Peter Toxopeüs of Fugro who took on the role of lead partner, Bas Buchner of Marin who managed to get the right people around the table at a critical time, and Jeroen Speelman and Aart den Oudsten of Techforce who provided excellent quality in preparing the application," said Jan van Bekkum, Director Portfolio Management and Despoina Mitropoulou, Manager Power Systems at RH Marine. "How the industry overcomes competition and forms a partnership, all with a common goal, gives great hope in achieving a sustainable maritime future," adds Despoina Mitropoulou, Manager Power Systems at RH Marine.
