Oasis Marine Power has completed the first stage of testing of its offshore charging station.
This product was the first design under development and is the first of its kind globally to reach sea trials, said Oasis.
The Oasis Power Buoy is an offshore mooring and charging station with a zero-emission power source fed from wind turbines.
Initially aimed at crew transfer vessels (CTVs) the Oasis Power Buoy provides the critical need for offshore charging of hybrid and all-electric vessels.
Current diesel-powered maintenance vessels are responsible for the majority of emissions from an operational wind farm.
The Oasis Power Buoy makes zero-emission vessels viable for the industry, facilitating major carbon and cost reductions.
Sea trials were held in the Port of Cromarty Firth, Scotland during January 2022 in the first of a series of tests.
Oasis Marine Power director George Smith said: “I am delighted with the results of the testing. We have proven that the concept is viable and are now working to optimise the design.
“What we have achieved is a world first, and this is a great progression towards dramatically reducing the carbon footprint of the maritime industry.
“Thanks to Cromarty Firth Port Authority and PSG Marine & Logistics Ltd for their valued assistance with these trials.”
The Oasis Power Buoy will now be undergoing further testing and optimisation, including sustained sea trials.
Oasis Marine Power is a subsidiary of Jebb Smith Ltd who was awarded a grant in 2020 through MarRI-UK Technology and Innovation in UK Maritime Call, funded by the Department of Transport, to develop the Oasis Power Buoy.