Merchant

Long-distance operations with lower emissions

More than 80 percent of global trade by volume is transported at sea. Merchant vessels operate on long routes and strict schedules, requiring dependable power systems that reduce emissions and meet increasingly strict environmental regulations. Fuel efficiency has a major impact on operational costs, while downtime is costly since every hour out of service can disrupt supply chains and increase expenses for operators.

Battery systems need to deliver. Time after time.

Battery systems for merchant ships must deliver high power for peak shaving, spinning reserve, and port emission reduction, while recharging efficiently from onboard generators or shore power with minimal degradation. They need to perform consistently through thousands of cycles over long service intervals and under tough environmental conditions such as heat, cold, vibration, and salt exposure.

The safest choice

Echandia’s LTO battery systems handle high power safely, recharge quickly, and maintain performance over many years. The chemistry is extremely stable and resistant to thermal runaway, which is crucial for ships carrying large crews and heavy cargo. The systems perform reliably in extreme temperatures and tolerate partial charging, making them a safe and dependable choice for hybrid propulsion and emissions compliance.

Why Echandia for merchant vessels:

  • HIGH POWER CAPABILITY
    Supports peak shaving and hybrid propulsion modes

  • FAST CHARGING
    Efficient energy recovery during generator operation or in port

  • LONG SERVICE LIFE
    20,000+ cycles with minimal performance loss

  • CLASS-LEADING SAFETY
    No thermal runaway, no fire risk

  • PROVEN RELIABILITY
    Stable operation in harsh maritime environments

Cases

December 8, 2025

Advanced LTO battery system for naval emergency operations

Echandia will supply advanced battery systems for a military submarine rescue vessel (SRV) operated by a Southern European NATO member country. The order was placed by a global maritime system integrator on behalf of the navy and follows Echandia’s previous defense contracts for frigate programs.

December 8, 2025

Advanced energy storage for European defense applications

Echandia is delivering advanced energy storage systems for six naval frigates commissioned by European NATO member countries. The orders include an initial contract for four vessels, followed by an additional order for two more, confirming Echandia’s position as a trusted long-term partner in the electrification of the maritime defense sector.

December 8, 2025

Hybrid RoPax retrofit with Echandia LTO systems

Scandlines, one of Northern Europe’s leading ferry operators, has taken a major step toward zero-emission operation by converting two of its RoPax ferries into plug-in hybrids. The vessels are being retrofitted with Echandia ERS3 LTO battery systems, enabling up to 80% electric operation per crossing, with diesel propulsion retained only as backup.

December 8, 2025

Fully electric RoPax ferry Nerthus

In June 2025, Molslinjen introduced Nerthus, a fully electric RoPax ferry serving the route between Ballen on Samsø and Kalundborg in Denmark. The vessel is the first of two new electrified ferries commissioned by Molslinjen and built at Cemre Shipyard in Turkey.

Want to know more?

Our team has worked with leading shipyards and system integrators, from ABB to Siemens, to electrify ferries, tugs, navy and transport vessels. We know what it takes to build a safe, durable system that performs every day.