Tue 12 Jan 2016 12:11

Ferry operator wins award for solar panel project


Project involves the implementation and operation of a solar photovoltaic unit on board the Blue Star Delos.

Athens-based Blue Star Ferries was amongst the winners at the Energy Mastering Awards 2015 event, which took place last month.

The company received the Silver Award in the 'Energy Efficiency in Public Transport' category for its 'innovative renewable energy sources' project.

The project involves the implementation and operation of a solar photovoltaic unit on board the Blue Star Delos ship. For its execution, the company has been cooperating since October 2014 with Japan-based companies Eco Marine Power (EMP) and Kei System.

The program is supervised by the technical team of Blue Star Ferries, while Eco Marine Power provides project management services, equipment and strategic partnerships, as well as technical consultancy services.

"Blue Star Ferries is extremely proud of this innovative plan, which is the first to be executed aboard a ship and actually opens the path for the further development of renewable energy sources in shipping," the Greek vessel operator said.

"The results from the pilot application of the program are very promising and the company has already decided to further upgrade the system, while also examining the prospect of its expansion aboard other ships of the Attica Group. The Group aims at utilizing the benefits of this particular technology, such as zero pollution, noiseless operation and low maintenance cost," Blue Star Ferries added.

It is estimated that the energy provided will be able to cover part of the ship's needs, resulting in reduced use of its electricity generators and, in turn, lower fuel consumption and air pollutant emissions.

Attica Group, a member of the Marfin Investment Group, is active in the passenger shipping sector with the brands Superfast Ferries and Blue Star Ferries in the Adriatic Sea, and Hellenic Sea Lines in Cyclades, Dodecanese, Northeastern Aegean Islands and Crete.

The Attica Group fleet comprises 13 ships, offering transportation services for passengers, cars and trucks.

Image: Installation of the marine solar panel array for the Blue Star Delos ferry.
Preemraff Göteborg, Preem's wholly owned refinery in Gothenburg, Sweden. VARO Energy expands renewable portfolio with Preem acquisition  

All-cash transaction expected to complete in the latter half of 2025.
Pictured: Biofuel is supplied to NYK Line's Noshiro Maru. The vessel tested biofuel for Tohoku Electric Power in a landmark first for Japan. NYK trials biofuel in milestone coal carrier test  

Vessel is used to test biofuel for domestic utility company.
Pictured (from left): H-Line Shipping CEO Seo Myungdeuk and HJSC CEO Yoo Sang-cheol at the contract signing ceremony for the construction of an 18,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel. H-Line Shipping orders LNG bunkering vessel  

Vessel with 18,000-cbm capacity to run on both LNG and MDO.
Stanley George, VPS Group Technical and Science Manager, VPS. How to engineer and manage green shipping fuels | Stanley George, VPS  

Effective management strategies and insights for evolving fuel use.
Sweden flag with water in background. Swedish government bans scrubber wastewater discharges  

Discharges from open-loop scrubbers to be prohibited in Swedish waters from July 2025.
The ME-LGIA test engine at MAN's Research Centre Copenhagen. MAN Energy Solutions achieves 100% load milestone for ammonia engine  

Latest tests validate fuel injection system throughout the entire load curve.
Terminal Aquaviário de Rio Grande (TERIG), operated by Transpetro. Petrobras secures ISCC EU RED certification for B24 biofuel blend at Rio Grande  

Blend consisting of 24% FAME is said to have been rigorously tested to meet international standards.
Avenir LNG logo on sea background. Stolt-Nielsen to fully control Avenir LNG with acquisition  

Share purchase agreement to buy all shares from Golar LNG and Aequitas.
Seaspan Energy's 7,600 cbm LNG bunkering vessel, s1067, built by Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. Bureau Veritas supports launch of CIMC SOE's LNG bunkering vessel  

Handover of Seaspan Energy's cutting-edge 7,600-cbm vessel completed.
The world's first methanol-fuelled container ship, Laura Maersk. Methanol as a marine fuel | Steve Bee, VPS  

How environmental legislation has driven the development of low-sulphur fuels and methanol-ready ships.

↑  Back to Top


 Related Links