The cable-operated dredger PRINS 6 is used in hydraulic engineering operations, where the crane accounts for a significant share of energy consumption alongside the main drive.
The vessel required a retrofit solution that could support daily distances, high peak loads during crane operation and limited onboard installation space.
TESVOLT OCEAN installed the Kaptein Compass Core battery system, developed for demanding maritime applications and retrofit projects with limited installation space.
Charging is supported by an onshore hydrogen fuel cell generator, enabling overnight charging and a full working day of operation.
Kaptein Compass Core Battery System
Installed battery system on board PRINS 6
We needed batteries that can charge large amounts of energy in a short time while taking up as little space as possible on board.
Crane operations generate high load peaks — so it was essential that the battery system is robust and performs reliably even under those conditions.
Isolde Struijk
Managing Director, Van den Herik
Van den Herik is a Dutch hydraulic engineering company based in Sliedrecht, near Rotterdam. The family-owned business specialises in hydraulic engineering, infrastructure and waterway construction projects.
PRINS 6 demonstrates the company’s commitment to sustainable maritime operations and cleaner technologies.
by Cicero Design
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