Oasis successfully trials first offshore charging station
UK-based Oasis Marine Power has completed the initial stage of testing of an offshore charging station.
PHOTO: The Oasis Power Buoy conducts in sea trials in the Port of Cromarty Firth, Scotland. Oasis Marine Power
The first series of sea trials were performed at the Port of Cromarty Firth, Scotland this month. The Oasis Power Buoy became the first of its kind to complete sea trials, says Oasis.
The offshore power station is powered by zero-emission wind turbines and is initially meant to power Wind Farm Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs), before gradually expanding its range to hybrid- and all-electric vessels.
“We have proven that the concept is viable and are now working to optimise the design” says Oasis director George Smith.
The performance of the buoy will be evaluated further through a series of tests which include sustainable sea trials.
Major shipping and energy players like Maersk and Ørsted have also recently announced their venture into offshore vessel charging and plans to demonstrate their technology by the third quarter this year.
