Battery power's catching on

摘要

While LNG's potential as a clean marine fuel has been subject to excessive hyperbole within the industry, the benefits of battery power are also becoming increasingly evident. According to Narve Mjos, director of battery projects and services at DNV GL: "In 2020, most medium and large passenger-carrying vessels will have some form of battery onboard...as will vessels with frequent stays in port." It's a bold claim, albeit one grounded in the reality that, in the face of continuous, stringent enforcement of environmental protocols in coastal areas, adoption of green technology can actually make for a compelling business case.