The Nemoship project, with the participation of CIDETEC Energy Storage, is aligned with the new roadmap of the European initiative for ZEWT (Zero Emission Waterborne Transport) in order to achieve the objectives of the IMO (International Maritime Organization) relating to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport, which aims to develop zero emissions proposals before 2030 that can be implemented by 2050.

Nemoship aims to develop, test and demonstrate new innovative technologies, methodologies and guidelines in order to optimize the electrical power of batteries for hybrid and fully electric ships. Specifically, a modular and standardised energy storage solution based on batteries is designed to enable the use of heterogeneous or hybrid storage systems. On the other hand, work is being done on a cloud-based digital platform that allows for secure and optimal storage system exploitation based on operational data.

Within the project, CIDETEC Energy Storage is evaluating cells and modules from partner Corvus Energy, a supplier of batteries for marine applications, which will be mounted on a hybrid boat to evaluate the technology. The next step within the project will be to trace the applicability of these solutions in fully electric boats through semi-virtual demonstrators.

The project consortium recently held a technical meeting in Brest Métropole (France) focusing on the French cruise operator PONANT's ship "Le Commandant Charcot", coinciding with the ship's dry docking period. During their stay aboard the ship they were able to collect data that will feed the digital platform and the development of energy management algorithms, which will later be demonstrated on this same ship.