Inland cargo vessel to be first in world to use solar power directly

An array of panels will be used to directly power an inland cargo vessel''s propulsion systems, allowing a diesel generator to be switched off and even "solar sailing" when travelling

First Solar Powered Inland Shipping Vessel

The Blue Marlin, an inland cargo vessel equipped with 192 solar panels, docked at De Gerlien van Tiem shipyard. The vessel is the first inland shipping vessel capable of using solar power

Blue Marlin

Discover the Blue Marlin, the first inland shipping vessel to sail hybridly with solar power, revolutionizing green transport.

Blue Marlin: Revolutionizing Inland Shipping with Solar Power

Wattlab and HGK Shipping have launched the world''s first inland solar hybrid vessel, the Blue Marlin, which uses a unique system of 192 solar panels to power both onboard systems and

World''s First Hybrid Solar-Powered Inland Shipping Vessel Starts Work

The Blue Marlin is equipped with 192 solar panels, generating up to 35 kW under optimal conditions. This power supports the vessel''s electric drive system and hotel load, making it the first

HGK Launches First Inland Cargo Vessel Capable of Sailing With Solar Power

A newly built inland dry goods vessel, Blue Marlin, was named last week in Hamburg, Germany, and became the world''s first hybrid solar-power inland shipping vessel, as well as receiving...

World''s first inland solar ship to glide on sun power with 192 panels

Dutch solar innovator Wattlab and German inland shipping giant HGK Shipping have teamed up to launch the world''s first hybrid solar-powered inland vessel as part of an ambitious...

World first claimed for hybrid solar-powered inland shipping vessel

In what''s presented as a significant technical milestone for sustainable inland shipping, the vessel''s 192 solar panels will provide power to both the onboard and propulsion systems, making the

Blue Marlin Becomes World''s First Solar-Powered Inland Cargo Vessel

The solar system on the Blue Marlin is more advanced. Unlike the Helios, the Blue Marlin''s solar power setup is fully integrated, meaning it supports both low-voltage systems (like lighting and

World''s 1st Sun-Powered Inland Shipping Vessel Has 192 Solar Panels

In a world first, an inland cargo vessel is capable of “hybrid sailing” with solar power. The Blue Marlin is equipped with over 190 solar panels. Dutch maritime solar innovator Wattlab

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