Syb ten Cate Hoedemaker

Syb joined the Maritime Battery Forum (MBF) as managing director after being employed at Damen Shipyards as a battery specialist in the R&D department. He is specialized in battery aging and sizing/selecting battery systems for maritime applications. In his role at the MBF, his goal is to promote the use of battery systems in the maritime industry by sharing knowledge and experience.

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Presentation

Uptake of marine batteries in shipping - Progress report

The number of ships with batteries is increasing and it is exciting to see the movement in the maritime battery market. Since 2016 Maritime Battery Forum has been keeping track of battery installations in shipping. Its Ship Register has been the go to source for this information. Battery statistics are primarily compiled from project information received directly from battery suppliers and system integrators. This presentation will provide some fascinating analysis on the last 8 years of progress.