en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Port of Klaipėda in Lithuania has received three new electric and hybrid vessels, marking a significant step in the port's fleet modernization and emission reduction plans. Dutch battery specialist EST-Floattech has provided energy storage systems for these three electric and hybrid vessels.

The three electric and hybrid vessels include two 17-meter hybrid pilot boats and one green hydrogen-powered waste collection vessel. The pilot boats are equipped with a 240 kWh energy storage system, capable of reaching a speed of 10 knots in electric mode with a range exceeding 15 nautical miles. The hulls are ice-strengthened to suit Nordic water conditions. The delivery of these electric and hybrid vessels reflects a shift underway in the European port workboat sector—a segment previously considered difficult to wean off diesel power due to high operational demands.

EST-Floattech, headquartered in the Netherlands, is a marine battery system supplier founded in 2009. Its products have been used in over 200 vessel projects worldwide. The company provides energy storage solutions for various vessel types, including ferries, tugboats, and offshore vessels. Orders for electric and hybrid vessels at European ports have been growing steadily in recent years, and the delivery to the Port of Klaipėda exemplifies this trend. The Klaipėda Port Authority previously announced an infrastructure investment plan of approximately €300 million, which includes funding for the green upgrade of the port fleet.

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