Corvus to Provide Bunker-Saving ESS to Two Polar Expedition Newbuilds

Corvus will supply its lithium ion based ESS to two new polar expedition cruise vessels.

Canada-based maritime battery manufacturer Corvus Energy (Corvus) today announced that it will supply its lithium-ion based energy storage systems (ESS) to two new polar expedition cruise vessels, providing the vessels with supplemental power to improve performance and reduce operating costs and emissions.

The two vessels, which are being built for a European cruise expedition cruise operator, are set to be designed for voyages in the Arctic, Antarctic, and along Norway's coast.

"The selection of Orca ESS for these two large and technologically advanced expedition cruise ships is further validation of Orca’s industry leading safety, performance and reliability innovations," said Halvard Hauso, SVP Business Development at Corvus.

"Corvus is honoured to have Orca ESS as an integral part of the customer’s objective of designing these ships with the world’s most innovative ship technology. Orca’s advancements on safety and performance have not only caught this customer’s attention but also the attention of ship builders and integrators around the globe."

The two newbuild vessels are set to each have a 6MWh capacity Orca Energy ESS for operational power, which the company says will not only reduce fuel and operating costs, but will also "drastically" reduce each vessel's environmental impact.

"In alignment with the operator’s goal of environmental sustainability, and while providing its passengers with the experience of exploring some of the world’s most exceptionally beautiful and unspoiled natural surroundings, the vessels will be capable of sailing silently on ESS battery power alone into pristine locations, lifting the natural experience to an entirely new level for cruise ships," explains Corvus.

Last month, Corvus announced that a liquid cooling option for its Orca ESS solutions is now available.