Octopus Series ESS delivered to Holland Shipyards Group for SFK Ferry Laboe

Reducing emissions with the Octopus Series

The city of Kiel in Germany is working hard to create an emission-free future. This collaboration reflects a shared vision for a cleaner, more efficient maritime industry, aligning with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions thanks to the Octopus Series battery system. The integrated energy management system optimizes the use of stored energy, enabling the ferry to operate more efficiently and reduce fuel consumption, leading to lower emissions and operational costs. This system has batteries with high energy density, ensuring optimal performance and long operational life for the SFK ferry Laboe.

Malte Klein from Schlepp- und Fährgesellschaft Kiel says: “When the new Octopus High Energy System was presented to us for the first time, we were impressed by the overhauled design and HMI features of the system. Simple integration into the ships networks and better connectivity to the PMS, moreover the new system comes with a higher safety standard. The performance of the system is more than satisfactory. The SFK is also informed that the system is capable to handle different kind of batteries types so it future proof.”

John van de Sluis: “We have done many projects with EST-Floattech and this was the first with their new Octopus system, which has improved in many ways and was easily integrated into our power system. We look forward to many more successful collaborations in the future.”

Walter van der Pennen, Commercial Director at EST-Floattech says, “We are proud to be part of this transformative project that supports the goals of different parties involved in this project to create a more sustainable maritime industry and help lower the emissions in and around Kiel thanks to the Octopus Series battery system.”