b'MEMBER NEWSLloyds Register Type Approval Awarded to Corvus Dolphin NxtGen Energy ESS C orvusEnergyreceivedTypedrawing on the Corvus Orca ESS CorvusEnergysadvancedbattery Approval from Lloyds Regis- the worlds most widely installed ma- management system (BMS) and pro-ter (LR) for its Dolphin Nxt- rinebatterysystem.Safetymeasuresprietarydigitalsolutions,including Gen Energy marine battery system.includepassivesingle-cellthermalcontinuousremotemonitoringand runaway (TR) isolation and a TR gasdigitaltwintechnology,enhance The LR Type Approval confirms thatexhaustsystem.Withitslightweightoperational safety throughout the bat-the energy dense and lightweight ener- construction, high energy density, andtery system lifetime.gy storage system (ESS) complies withmodular design, the Dolphin NxtGen the most stringent rules, regulations,ESS is optimized for both space andInadditiontosecuringLR,Bureau and safety requirements in the indus- weightefficiency,essentialelementsVeritasandDNVTypeApproval, try, as defined by one of the leadingin vessel design. As a result, the Cor- Corvus Energy is pursuing type ap-maritime class societies.vus Dolphin NxtGen Energy batteryprovalcertificationfromadditional systemiswellsuitedforbothsmallmaritimeclassificationsocietiesfor The Corvus Dolphin NxtGen Energyand large battery installations wherethe Dolphin NxtGen Energy product design features safety capabilities thatminimizingweightandmaximizinggoing forward.surpassclassandflagrequirements,available space are crucial.MEMBER NEWSDerecktor Shipyards and Marine Jet Power Launch Hybrid Passenger FerriesD erecktor Shipyards New YorkWavingGirlLandingthesevesselsreduced environmental impact. This and Marine Jet Power (MJP)areideallysuitedforhybridpropul- is combined with certain advantages launched two passenger fer- sion.Eachferryhasbeendesignedofwaterjetssuchasshallowdraft, ries for the transit authority in Savan- withpassengersafety,comfort,andmaneuverability,andenhancedfuel nah, Ga., in December. The vessels areefficiency in mind. With the capaci- efficiency.Cummins6.7Lmarine the first hybrid passenger ferries in thety to transport up to 149 passengers,dieselgeneratorschargelithium-ion U.S. powered by waterjet propulsion. these vessels will offer smooth, quiet,batteriesforsystemreliabilityand and environmentally conscious com- consistentperformancethroughout Thetwo65ferriesarepoweredbymutes for locals and tourists. the ferrys operational schedule. The MJPUltraJet305waterjets.Operat- ferries can achieve a top speed of 11 ingonshort,continuousroutesbe- Theserialhybridsystemallowsforknots while maintaining energy effi-tween three local landingsCity Halloptimizedpowermanagement,re- ciency and operational reliability, even Landing, Trade Center Landing, andsultinginincreasedefficiencyandon continuous service routes.63 MARCH 2025'