Tidal Transit's Innovative Conversion to All-Electric CTV: A Game-Changer for Offshore Wind
Key Ideas
  • Tidal Transit is converting a diesel-powered CTV to all-electric propulsion with a 100% zero-emissions vessel as a result.
  • The project, backed by a £6.3M grant, aims to increase maneuverability, reduce sound, and vibration while charging directly at offshore wind locations.
  • The shift to electric propulsion is driven by cost-effectiveness, reduced operating costs, increased efficiency, and environmental benefits.
  • The company emphasizes the importance of transitioning to electricity as the cheapest and most efficient propulsion source to cut CO2 emissions effectively.
Tidal Transit is leading a groundbreaking project to convert a 13-year-old diesel-powered Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) into an all-electric propulsion, 100% zero-emissions vessel. Named e-Ginny, the vessel will utilize Volvo Penta IPS 30 engines and electric motors with on-board battery capacity. This initiative, backed by a substantial grant, includes setting up charging infrastructure onshore and offshore for direct E-CTV charging. The conversion aims to enhance maneuverability, reduce hullborne noise, and vibration while being environmentally friendly. The company's founder highlights the cost-effectiveness of electric propulsion over diesel, citing reduced operating costs, increased efficiency, and fewer critical failure points. The move to electric propulsion aligns with the company's vision of utilizing the power generated by offshore wind farms to service turbines efficiently. Despite challenges like hull fatigue and the initial higher cost of batteries, the shift to electric propulsion is seen as a strategic business decision with long-term benefits. Tidal Transit emphasizes the significance of adopting electricity as the primary propulsion source to achieve sustainability and cost savings in the maritime industry.
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