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Hybrid power for enhanced vessel efficiency
Our transition to hybrid power is central to optimising energy use across our fleet. By combining diesel generators with advanced hybrid technology, we are reducing fuel consumption and lowering emissions.
7%
cut fleet emissions with ESS installations
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The DP3 systems on our vessels, which operate on a diesel-electric setup, require multiple engines to ensure redundancy and manage power fluctuations. To reduce the load on these engines, we are installing energy storage systems (ESS) on our vessels. These ESS batteries function as buffers, capturing excess energy during low-demand periods and releasing it during high demand, which helps reduce fuel usage and minimise emissions.
By reducing the need for idle backup generators, we are enhancing fuel efficiency and extending engine life. Our analysis shows that ESS installations will cut fleet emissions by at least 7%, with the first hybrid retrofits started in 2024.
Shore power for zero emissions in port
As we implement hybrid power, we are also upgrading our switchboards to connect seamlessly with shore power, reducing emissions while in port. Switching to shore power in port enables us to shut down diesel generators, reducing annual emissions by an additional 2-12%.
2-12%
reducing annual emissions
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Green power for our offices and yards
Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond our vessels. In the Netherlands, we have installed thousands of solar panels across key sites, generating 750,000 kWh of green electricity annually – covering around 50% of the energy needs at our Heijningen fabrication site and Rotterdam warehouse and logistics base.
This clean energy also powers our vessels during lay-up, further cutting emissions. Major renovations to our Delft project headquarters and Essen crewing office embrace solar energy and heat recovery systems, creating fully sustainable workspaces.
750,000
(kWh) generating green electricity annually
50%
covering the energy needs
Sustainable biofuels
Biofuels are a renewable energy source that can cut GHG emissions by up to 30% with minimal modifications to our vessels. Our first pilot projects with biofuels – sourced entirely from waste and residue materials – were extremely encouraging, and we have plans to integrate biofuel and biofuel blends into our projects.
30%
cutting GHG emissions
Emission-free propulsion
As we work toward a net-zero target by 2050, we are exploring alternative propulsion technologies. From nuclear and hydrogen to synthetic fuels, our engineers are conducting a range of feasibility studies on cleaner fuels and propulsion systems, including retrofits for green methanol and fuel cell technology. This research will shape our roadmap for Allseas’ transition to alternative propulsion, positioning us to adopt innovative, low-emission technologies as they become commercially available.
