As maritime electrification takes centre stage at COP31, a new article from Clean Energy Ministerial CEM-Hubs initiative highlights AET Innovator as an example of how emerging electric propulsion technology can be applied in maritime operations.
Developed with Fleetzero, AET Innovator is a lightering support vessel retrofitted with plug-in hybrid-electric propulsion, with sea trials scheduled to begin this week. Once operational, it will become the world’s longest-range plug-in hybrid-electric vessel with the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 82% on a tank-to-wake basis compared with a conventional lightering support vessel.
AET President & CEO Nick Potter also presented the project at COP31, sharing what we're learning about maritime electrification and the infrastructure, investment and collaboration needed for wider adoption.
