ABS and Fleetzero to Advance Battery Containers for Maritime Applications
(HOUSTON) ABS and Fleetzero have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the technical requirements for containerized marine battery systems.
The MOU establishes a framework for both organizations to consider designs and arrangements as well as develop testing mechanisms and quality control procedures to help ensure safety with new commercial approaches.
“ABS provides industry‑leading guidance to support the adoption of marine battery systems. The next step is overcoming key barriers to deployment, most notably the constraints of energy density compared to conventional fuels and the associated safety challenges. We are proud to join Fleetzero in this effort to explore new approaches with safety as our guiding principle to support new energy efficiency technologies for the industry,” said Michael Kei, ABS Vice President, Technology.
“Fleetzero is proud to partner with ABS on innovative containerized battery solutions, delivering unprecedented energy density for marine use while improving safety standards,” said Steven Henderson, CEO and Co-founder of Fleetzero. "Through this agreement, we look forward to sharing our expertise to inform the advancement of industry standards, paving the way for Fleetzero to establish the new technology benchmarks needed to accelerate zero-emission shipping at a cost competitive with diesel.”
Learn more about the ABS requirements for alternative power sources including hybrid and all electric technologies here. The ABS Global Electrification Center, based in Singapore, supports cutting-edge electrification projects for shipowners, shipyards and other stakeholders around the world.
Photo Caption (L to R): Rosevelt Fernandez, ABS Vice President, North America Regional Business Development, and Steven Henderson, CEO and Co-founder of Fleetzero
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About ABS
ABS, a global leader in classification services, is focused on delivering a safer, cleaner future for the marine and offshore industries. For over 160 years, ABS has been setting standards for safety and excellence and continues to innovate in the fields of clean technology, digitalization and artificial intelligence, providing industry-leading technical advisory services. With a global network of surveyors, engineers, technology specialists and support staff, ABS works with industry leaders including its members and clients around the world to improve safety in operational performance and efficiency with innovative solutions for the complete life cycle of marine and offshore assets.
About Fleetzero
Based in Houston, Texas, with a global reach, Fleetzero is a marine technology company specializing in electric and hybrid marine propulsion systems for both new builds and retrofits. Beyond advanced propulsion, Fleetzero is actively working to support the future of shipping through the development of unmanned cargo vessel operations.