Electric Ship Market Leverage Technological Advances With Hybrid Powered Machines, says Market.us

Nikhil Randhe
Nikhil Randhe

Updated · Jan 12, 2023

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Electric ships are not like traditional diesel engine ships. These ships use an electric motor to power their battery bank. An assortment of battery banks can be used in an electric-powered delivery. These include lead-acid batteries and lithium-ion batteries, as well as gas cells.

Lightweight ships with low electricity consumption can also be powered by solar-powered ships. Due to their weight, however, electricity requirements for shipment ships cannot be met by partially electric-powered machines. Therefore, shipment ships are making use of hybrid diesel-electric-powered machines.

According to research by Market.us, “The Global Electric Ship Market was valued at USD 5.40 billion in 2022. It is expected to grow at a 14.9% CAGR and reach USD 21.66 billion between 2023 and 2032.” 

Electric Ship Market Growth

Gaurav Yadav, a senior research analyst at Market.us, said, “The main driving factors for the electric boat market and the shipping market are increased maritime tourism and increased seaborne commerce since most of the world’s goods can be transported by ships. The global economy relies on the shipping industry so the electric boat market will play an increasing role.”

Operators and shipbuilders are moving in the direction of automation and integration of new-build vessels and retrofitting prevailing ships with hybrid and electric-powered propulsion. This is to comply with the IMO 2020 rule.

This rule states that delivery operators must use fuels with a minimum of 0.50% sulfur content to avoid the new restriction of 3.50%. Delivery integrators and proprietors have begun to replace diesel-powered engines with hybrid or electric propulsion.

Numerous delivery owners in France, Greece, China, and the USA are actively interested in retrofitting their current delivery fleets with new technology, such as hybrid and electric-powered.

Environmental issues have been brought to the forefront of this market. Hybrid and electric ships produce less carbon and help to protect the environment. The main contributors to global carbon emissions are diesel-powered shipping ships.

Full-electric powered ships have limited travel distances and can only be used by those with the necessary ability. These ships can travel an average of eighty kilometers at one rate. The Ellen ferry, a Danish passenger vessel that is entirely electric-powered, can travel a total of twenty-two nautical miles.

The limitation to the volume of electric-powered ships can be alleviated by putting in diesel mills, which may rate the batteries and propel delivery in cases of greater strength or when the batteries are low. There needs to be more to solve the problem of achieving a zero-emission transport and shipping business concept.

Hybrid propulsion technology is best suited for small vessels like ferries or cruise ships. Manufacturers have a lot of potential to develop electric propulsion systems that can be used on larger vessels, thanks to the advancements in marine electric propulsion technology, alternative fuels, and fuel cells.

The maritime industry is undergoing rapid transformation to keep up with the ever-increasing demand for efficient and sustainable transportation of goods worldwide. One such breakthrough has been the development of electric ships, which are revolutionizing the shipping industry by providing a cleaner, more efficient option for transporting cargo. 

With technological advancements, electric ships are becoming increasingly attractive to industry players, offering significant economic and environmental benefits. However, investors need to have a clear understanding of the current market trends in order to capitalize on these opportunities. 

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Nikhil Randhe

Nikhil Randhe

I am Nikhil, working as a Digital Marketing Associate at Prudour Pvt Ltd. I did a Master's in Digital Marketing and worked in a Core SEO team. I an passionate about Digital Marketing with skills such as Search Engine Optimisation, Search Engine Marketing, Google Analytics, etc.