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Corvus Signs 10-Year Service Agreement for Scandlines' Hybrid Ferry Fleet
Canada-based Corvus Energy (Corvus) Monday announced that it has signed a 10-year service and maintenance agreement for Scandlines' hybrid ferry fleet, which uses Corvus' lithium-ion based energy storage systems (ESS) for battery power.
"Supported by our highly experienced technical experts, our strong presence in the region and working closely with Scandlines, our advanced services and maintenance solutions will help ensure the Scandlines hybrid ferries operate reliably for many years to come," said Ronald Hansen, Global Head of Service & Commissioning for Corvus.
The agreement includes both traditional service and maintenance of the fleets' ESS, as well as Watchman, Corvus' remote condition-based monitoring service.
"Scandlines is very pleased to continue and expand our long partnership with Corvus Energy. Beginning with Corvus in 2012, their industry leading energy storage technology has become the standard electric battery power solution for all of our hybrid vessels," said Fini Hansen, Technical Superintendent of Fleet Management at Scandlines.
As Ship & Bunker has reported, Scandlines put two newbuild Corvus-powered hybrid ferries, the M/V Berlin and M/V Copenhagen, into regular service on their Rostock-Gedser route in February.
"Along with the decreased environmental impact, the fuel consumption of the vessels has been reduced to almost one third per crossing per car compared to the previous ferries used on the same route," said Corvus.
