Battery manufacturer AYK Energy has secured a contract to supply its 2,073 kWh OrionAN batteries for nine RoPax vessels being built for Grimaldi Group as part of the operator’s fleet renewal programme.
The vessels are under construction at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) and are scheduled for delivery between 2028 and 2030. Six will operate in the Mediterranean under the Grimaldi Lines and Minoan Lines brands, while three will be deployed by Finnlines in the Baltic Sea.
The batteries are part of AYK’s latest product range, which received DNV type approval last year. According to the company, the approval confirms compliance with maritime safety and performance standards.
