- With DNV GL certification obtained in February 2021, the pioneering COBRA battery system has achieved the highest standard of safety.
- It can thus be used for a wide range of inland waterway and maritime shipping applications.
- Due to the growing demand for the compact battery system, Becker Marine Systems is expanding COBRA production at its Winsen (Luhe) location.
A recent news article published in the Becker Marine Systems reveals that Cobra Battery System receives DNV GL Certification.
DNV GL certifies the COBRA battery system
After an extensive series of tests, the DNV GL classification society has certified the COBRA (“Compact Battery Rack”) battery system, which is tailored to maritime requirements.
With full certification including IEC 62619 and IEC 62620, the COBRA system can now be installed on board inland waterway and ocean-going vessels.
“We have achieved the highest standard of safety since our COBRA system also meets all safety requirements down to the level of the individual cell”, says Dirk Lehmann, Managing Director of Becker Marine Systems.
Funding for the new technology
The new technology also enables access to funding at both the German federal and state levels. “Following a decision by the Ministry of Transport, coastal and inland vessels are eligible for subsidies to convert to emission-reducing propulsion systems – and this naturally includes battery systems”, says Lehmann.
Market maturity for COBRA
Having achieved market maturity for COBRA, Becker Marine Systems is now opening up a large market with many opportunities in the hybridization or electrification of ships, in combinations with fuel cells for instance, in both inland waterway and maritime shipping.
To meet this demand in the future, the Hamburg-based company will continue to invest in the expansion of its infrastructure.
To this end, the production halls in Winsen (Luhe) will be expanded and additional employees will be hired.
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Source : Becker Marine Systems
