Hybrid power systems have significant potential to contribute to the marine and offshore industries’ decarbonization targets.
That is why ABS has published the Guide for Hybrid Electric Power Systems for Marine and Offshore Applications that focuses on systems integrating electric power generation and storage technologies with conventional power generation. The Guide also introduces a new notation, HYBRID IEPS, with options to recognize a range of specialized operating modes.
This Guide provides requirements for the design, construction, retrofit, testing and survey of vessels utilizing hybrid electric power systems. The unique requirements for the design, installation, and testing of hybrid electric power systems on yachts are also addressed.
“Hybrid electric power systems offer the opportunity to improve safety, reliability, operational efficiency and reduce the fuel consumption, environmental footprint and equipment maintenance when compared to traditional electrical power systems,” said Patrick Ryan, ABS Senior Vice President, Global Engineering and Technology. “ABS has long supported shipowners looking to utilize this technology and is an industry leader in developing guidance that advances safer integration of hybrid power systems into marine and offshore assets”…
