Services

Alternative Marine Power & BESS

Alternative Marine Power (AMP)

Alternate Marine Power (AMP) is an effective solution to reduce air pollution from ships, especially while they are in port. Due to strict environmental regulations from organizations such as the IMO, the European Union, and the US government, ship owners are required to reduce emissions and adopt cleaner technologies. Albion Marine Solutions supports this transition by offering AMP solutions that help vessels operate in a more environmentally responsible manner.

When a ship is alongside in port, its main engines are shut down, but auxiliary engines continue to run to supply power for lighting, communication, HVAC, and hotel services. These engines burn fuel and release harmful emissions that affect air quality and human health. AMP allows ships to connect to shore-side electricity so that auxiliary engines can be turned off completely, eliminating emissions, noise, and vibration while in port.

Albion Marine Solutions provides full support for AMP operations, including inspections, system checks, troubleshooting, cable connection and disconnection, power changeover, and reporting. With experience across major ports in Canada, the USA, Europe, and Asia, Albion ensures safe, reliable, and compliant shore power connections, even where technical challenges exist.

By using AMP, ships can significantly reduce emissions such as SO₂, NOₓ, CO₂, and particulate matter, while also improving air quality in port areas. Albion Marine Solutions delivers AMP as a turnkey, cost-effective solution and continues to support clients through maintenance, training, commissioning, and worldwide service, ensuring long-term and sustainable operation.

Albion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) represents a class of advanced rechargeable battery solutions designed to store electrical energy from various sources and release it in a controlled and strategic manner to meet specific operational requirements. In marine applications, BESS plays an important role in improving energy efficiency, enhancing operational flexibility, and reducing environmental impact.

A marine BESS can be charged using electricity generated from a vessel’s shaft generator, shore power connection, or renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. Intelligent battery management software uses advanced algorithms to coordinate energy production, storage, and discharge. Computerized control systems continuously evaluate operating conditions to determine when energy should be stored and when it should be released to support vessel operations.

The Power Conversion System (PCS) manages the transfer and conversion of electrical power between the vessel’s electrical network and the battery system. It ensures safe and efficient charging of the batteries and enables controlled discharge when power is required. The batteries store energy when it is available and deliver it when demand increases, improving overall power system stability.

Integrating a BESS is particularly beneficial during cargo handling operations, where vessels experience high and fluctuating power demand. The system provides reliable and stable electrical support, reducing the load on auxiliary generators and ensuring uninterrupted cargo operations.

BESS also supports emission reduction by minimizing generator running hours and optimizing fuel consumption. Vessels with high emission profiles can significantly lower their environmental footprint, helping owners meet sustainability targets and comply with increasingly strict environmental regulations.

In addition, many ports—especially in Western countries—enforce stringent emission standards for vessels during port entry and berthing. A BESS enables ships to comply with these requirements, allowing continued access to regulated ports without operational restrictions.

Finally, the use of a BESS contributes to improved Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) performance. By enhancing energy efficiency and reducing unnecessary fuel consumption, BESS helps vessels achieve better CII ratings, supporting regulatory compliance and long-term operational sustainability.

Ballast Water Management System

Project Planning and Management: Albion Marine Solutions provides well-organized project Management from the beginning to the completion of the project, an essential component of a successful retrofit project. Albion professionals project management team is well reliable and adhere to a cost-effective approach for successful project completion, including a time for interactions with third parties such as Class, BWTS vendors, suppliers of OFE, logistics, technical procurement, etc.

Ship Site Survey and 3D Scan: Albion Marine Solutions has an experienced Ship Site Survey team to onboard a vessel of any type to conduct an onboard survey. The survey team will use modern measuring and laser scanning equipment for their site survey to determine the exact location for any new equipment. The scanning team will identify all utility tie-in points for all systems under consideration.

Feasibility Study: Selection for BWTS System: Albion Marine Solutions provides its engineering expertise for selecting the BWT system for installation onboard (retrofit) of the subject vessel. Albion Marine Solutions is very well familiar with most of the BWT systems available in the market. Our key personnel have attended the training and production facilities of several major manufacturers. Also, our project personnel have hands-on experience with the integration and operation of several various BWT systems.

Engineering Package (Concept Designs +Basic Engineering + Detailed Engineering): Albion Marine Solutions engineering work is an evaluation of the proposed Concept Design and its discussion with the stakeholders. The Concept Design will be developed on findings from the Ship Site Survey and the conclusions of the feasibility study. Then in Basic Engineering, the project team will deliver the generic and functional designs of the main components and systems, including piping, cabling, various foundations, etc. Lastly, The Detailed Engineering phase involves close coordination and synchronization among different engineering disciplines, with all in-house resources working interactively and progressively.

Prefabrication: Albion Marine offers a turnkey pre-fabrication package. Pre-fabrication is a critical component of retrofit activities. Albion Marine handles the entire pre-fabrication of the piping and foundations. Albion Marine would also provide all necessary valves, cables, and breakers and cover all the material acquisition costs, including freight.

Installation Retrofit Management: Albion Marine will organize a riding crew for the BWTS installation once it is in service. The system installation onboard will be completed by the riding squad, which will include electrical and steelwork. Albion Marine Solutions Ltd. provides trained and certified electricians, mechanics, pipefitters and technicians to ensure safe and efficient repairs and retrofits onboard the ships at sea or in ports. The voyage repairs are carried out on board the vessels without hampering the routine operation of the vessels and thus no commercial loss for the clients. Riding Squads are composed based on the nature of the job scope. Albion can take up voyage repairs or work in the shipyard for new build and during routine dry-dock repairs with the Riding Squads.

Commissioning: Albion Marine Solutions Ltd. offers highly skilled engineers with vast experience to assist with the commissioning of various systems. Commissioning on site is nearly always done in the presence of the client and, if required, an official representative of a classification society. An essential aspect of commissioning is the testing of capacity and functionality. Our qualified engineers conduct installations and commissioning worldwide and provide practical, feasible and comprehensive solutions to the challenges arising from any project.

Ballast Water Management Plans (BWMP): Changes to the existing BWMP, including valve sequences and operational flowcharts and Class approval management: Albion Marine Solutions arranges and oversees a wide range of independent services in the field of ballast water management: project management, engineering, consultancy, fabrication, installation, and site supervision. Our expert portfolio combines operational experience, technical expertise, and regulatory knowledge. Our clients are ship owners, ship operators, governments, independent organizations, post-state control inspectors, and BWTS vendors.

After Sales Support :Albion Marine Solutions Marine Engineer will attend the vessel for Annual Maintenance, Inspection, and Validation/Replacement Service and sampling service/sensor exchange. After Sales Support by Albion Team can be completed within the standard port stay of 24-36 hours.

Sampling and Testing Service: Albion Marine Solutions is an ABS recognized service supplier for Biological Testing of Ballast Water Treatment systems during Commissioning following Installation. Albion Marine has an excellent relationship for BWTS sample testing on-site and then sending the sample to a USCG/ IMO approved laboratory for detailed testing.

Chemical Suppliers of Ballast Water Treatment Systems: For Ballast Water treatment systems employing electro-chlorination or direct chlorination, Albion Marine offers OEM specified neutralizers to reduce active chlorine levels prior to ballast water discharge. Albion has the following water treatment products to de-chlorinate ballast water before discharge to the environment, which included: Sodium Meta Bisulphite Powder (Solid), Sodium Meta Bisulphate (Liquid), Sodium Bisulphite Powder (Liquid) and Sodium Thiosulphate Pentahydrate.

Ballast Water Treatment System Reagents: Albion Marine stocks a twelve-month reagent kit for OEM-specific online residual chlorine monitors used in Ballast Water Treatment Systems. Albion marine reagent Total Residual Oxidant (TRO) for ballast water treatment systems consists of four Indicator bottles (Liquid, HAZMAT), four DPD powder bottles (Powder) and a Buffer solution bottle (Liquid).

Deckhouse : Albion Marine’s deckhouse solution for ballast water treatment system (BWTS) plug and play arrangement is suitable for different makes of BWTS, electro -chlorination and UV technologies. It comes with all the necessary equipment for pre-assembled piping and electrical layout inside the deckhouse. If necessary, for tanker vessels, the equipment and electrical fittings can be made ex-rated as per IEC standard for hazardous area classification.

Scope of Supply

BWTS – Client preferred system
Deckhouse heating & ventilation with power backups.
Complete interior design with insulation, lining, ceiling, lighting, ex-proof fittings, WT doors.
Fire and smoke detection system
Optimization as per OEM and client requirements
Design can be modified as per client and vessel requirements.

Albion Marine Deckhouse:: • Pre-assembled ballast system in standardized deckhouse designed to comply with rules, regulations, and requirements of the OEM, Integrated solutions reviewed by classifications societies,Durable construction with materials according to class requirements,Designed to withstand operating temperatures and ensured climate regulation through integrated heating and ventilation,Bulkheads and ceilings can be fitted with insulation and linings to operate at low temperature environment,Full backing from OEM’s global service organization

Sample Projects

Albion Marine Solutions Ltd. maintains an extensive technical and commercial database of BWTS currently available on the market and collaborates on the behalf of clients with a number of BWTS suppliers. Our personnel are trained by equipment manufacturers and have a marine background with hands-on experience in the project management of fleet upgrade programs.

We provide repair and troubleshooting services for many ships owners. Albion Marine Solutions is specialized in innovative marine turnkey solutions having a global service network and offering services at worldwide locations. Our turnkey package is customizable as per client requirements. For more information, get in touch with us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

AFFILIATED TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS/MAKERS

Marine Engineering

Albion Marine Solutions Ltd. provides a full range of design and engineering maritime services with years of experience and the most up-to-date technological expertise. The Albion team has designed new vessels and converted or upgraded multiple other ships operating globally with a focus on improved technologies, new or imminent regulatory standards, and changing market conditions.

Our team always works to optimize vessel performance to achieve the efficiencies necessary for our clients to meet their business goals. Every new project is carefully assessed with the objective of finding the best solutions for that particular client’s requirements.

Albion’s specialists always stay keenly aware of all the major trends developing within the maritime industry so they can offer every client unique solutions based on key financial, operational and technical considerations to minimize investment risk.

Some of our many capabilities include:

· Feasibility studies

· Vessel inspections and surveys

· Front end design

· Layouts, upgrades, and conversions

· Multidisciplinary engineering: structural, mechanical, pipe, electrical, and instrumentational

· Engineering and construction

· Mooring studies

· Damage and condition assessments

· Operational and maintenance optimization

· Energy audits and energy efficiency implementation studies

· Propulsion repowering designs

Naval Architecture

Albion Marine Solutions offers vessel design services from the initial concept through contractual design documentation to final production working drawings and procurement support. Our naval architects have hands-on experience working aboard vessels and in shipyards. We help to determine engineering solutions that facilitate clients each designing vessels ideally suited to their specific purposes.

Our team has experience in the design, optimization, conversion, repowering and various retrofitting of tugs, tankers, floating storage, and offloading (FSO) units, floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units, floating storage regasification units (FSRU), barges, tankers, bulk carriers, ferries and other passenger vessels, LNG, and other specialized vessels. We provide a unique combination of practical seagoing and shipbuilding experience with innovative design capabilities to produce highly efficient individualized solutions for our clients.

We support our clients through shipyard qualification and selection, bid review, contract negotiations and new-build construction management.

ALBION NAVAL ARCHITECTURE SERVICES INCLUDES:

Concept, preliminary, contract and functional designs
Repowering design studies and engineering
Vessel conversion studies and engineering
Vessel definition and specification development

Statements of requirements
Structural, propulsion and machinery arrangements
Accommodation design
Production designs

Hull development, definition, and fairing
Structural design and advanced analysis
Model development
Vessel system designs

LNG as a fuel designs
Hybrid and electric propulsion designs
Repowering designs
Special purpose build designs

SAMPLE PROJECTS

20 T BP TUG WITH ASD

The shipping industry’s most recent demands for tug performance have facilitated an array of new designs and technologies. They also emphasize the need to minimize environmental impact. ALBION series of tugboats are versatile, having outstanding hydrodynamic performance and can be tailored to comply with specific vessel requirements. Proven design capable of developing a bollard pull of 20 t for pulling/ pushing/ alongside towing and shall be required and to provide towing assistance to ship in rivers and canals. The vessel can also be tailored under hybrid propulsion system using batteries. The tug is equipped with all latest deck machineries and navigational equipment’s. The engine room and machinery spaces are designed to be unattended. The vessel is equipped with a remote monitoring system where all the vital data from the tugs main machinery and systems shall be captured and reported to the onshore maintenance team in real time.

ALBION MULTI PURPOSE VESSEL (MSMM)

Albion Marine Solutions has developed and designed a multi-purpose vessel (MSMM) that fully complies with the highest safety and environmental concerns to reduce the carbon print during its operation and performance standards. MSMM vessel will enable the Coast Guard to carry out multiple missions; these vessels can deliver a wide range of programs while maximizing mission modularity, innovation, green technologies, and an adequate return on investment.

According to Albion Marine Solutions Director, Mr. Sergiy Yakovenko, "Multi-Purpose Vessels (MSMM) primarily will help in supporting a variety of missions including icebreaking, navigation aids, environmental Ecosystem marine response and search and rescue, charting, offshore search, SAR operations, hydrographic work, and payload supports."

ALBION ZERO - TRUE ZERO EMISSION FERRY

Albion Marine is proud to be on the front lines of new electric and hybrid propulsion technologies for existing fleets and new builds. It is already a few years since we have completed a concept design for an actual zero-emission cable ferry- Albion Zero. The concept utilizes solar power and the power of river streams to generate sufficient charge for ferry operation. The ferry carries eight vehicles or two large trucks and capable of operating in shallow waters. The vessel does not need an electric grid, and it does not utilize engines during the regular process.

Director of Albion Marine Mr. Yakovenko says: “It is an elegant engineering concept specifically designed for a river crossing in remote Northern location with limited or non-existing infrastructure. Our modular design makes it suitable for a large range of ferry designs. The conversion payback period only a few years”.

AIR ABATEMENT TECHNOLOGY FLOATING UNIT

Albion Marine Solutions provides a scrubber barge solution for vessels in port that helps reduce Sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxide and submicron particulate matter in exhaust gas regardless of vessel size and engine size. Our newly developed air abatement technology is being installed in a floating unit. It’s a unique concept for preserving the marine environment and ecosystem. The Albion Marine Solutions treatment plant floating system (Air Abatement Technology unit designed by Andritz) is propelled by a battery-powered electrical propulsion system, increasing efficiency, and decreasing operational costs. It can operate at any port or harbors located worldwide as well as in the Canadian territory.

The Floating system is designed with all safety standards and regulates as per SOLAS & IMO, and other Canadian regulations. Scrubber Barge (Air abatement technology floating unit) is equipped with all safety systems & unmanned monitoring systems that can be manned with less crew members.

ALBION FLOATING DRONE STATION: Albion floating drone station design is specially drawn to address the facilities and operating requirements of onshore drone station. Albion drone station can be used for variety of purposes such as forest fire fighting, surveying and patrolling activities near the forest and inland waterways.

23 M HYBRID PATROL VESSEL: Albion hybrid-classed patrol vessel can operate on electric and diesel engines for the Coast Guard. The vessel is designed and assembled following SOLAS, IMO, and Canadian regulations. In all weather and sea state conditions, the hull is planned and configured to counteract the sloshing effects of the wave and strengthen the vessel's seakeeping and maneuverability.

LNG PASSENGER FERRY: Albion's newly developed LNG powered ferries are designed to operate between the various ferry terminal across the Canadian inland waterways. The hull of this ferry has been optimized to achieve a low drag at high speed thereby reducing the speed and achieve maximum engine efficiency. The super structure is designed with aim of reducing the air drag and reduce resistance.

LNG BUNKERING BARGE: Albion's LNG bunkering barges are designed to meet the increased demand for LNG at the Port of Vancouver and other core ports in Canada, covering the real needs of STS bunkering. The design is based on the inclusion of one additional segregation of LNG to the existing barge to supply gas as fuel to their vessels.

MODULAR FLOATING DRYDOCK: A floating Dry Dock of Modular type is designed to be flexible, increasing and decreasing its length to suit the client’s requirements. The floating dry dock has two cranes, safety equipment, Control Room, DG Room, Mechanical Workshops, Switch Board Room, Fire Control Room, fully air-conditioned/heated resting & recreational space & Deck Stores.

ALBION RO-PAX HIGH SPEED HYBRID FERRY: The Vessel is designed and built as a Ro-Ro passenger ship compliant with SOLAS regulations for short international voyages in accordance with builders’ standards. Her equipment and systems are modern, energy efficient, environmentally friendly, and suitable for the transportation of passengers, trucks, and other wheeled cargoes. The Vessel is propelled using waterjets and a hybrid propulsion system in a quest to reduce carbon emissions.

Compliance with OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines Edition 4 (MEG 4)
Albion Marine Solutions provides a complete package for MEG4 calculations and compliance with updated guidelines at a reasonable price, fully customized to the customer's demands and the ship needs. Albion Marine personnel have extensive experience in ship design calculations, gap analysis studies, and onboard inspections.

Albion offer expert mooring Solutions:

MEG4 Mooring Equipment Gap Analysis & Study
Ship Design Calculations
Mooring Line and Equipment onboard Detailed inspection
Drafting MSMP, LMP, MSMPR & LMPR
Rope Residual Strength Testing

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In Voyage & Anchorage Services

Albion Marine Solutions Ltd. provides certified electricians, mechanics as well as steel, exotic and GRE pipefitters and technicians to ensure safe, efficient repairs and retrofits aboard vessels in port or at sea.

Voyage repairs are carried out aboard vessels without hampering their routine operations, thereby keeping these ships in service without interruption. Albion Marine Solution’s riding squads have a solid reputation for expert repairs and retrofits en route. Once the work is completed, our team disembarks at the next port of call and is on its way.

The members of each riding squad are selected based on the required expertise. Mechanical, electrical and welding requirements, along with testing, are commonly done while a vessel remains under way.

Albion Marine Solution’s team of certified fitters, welders, electricians and technicians are prepared to work in a shipyard for a new build, at a dry dock for routine maintenance/repairs, or at sea for a range of work that includes:

- Repairs and/or replacement of steel and/or GRE pipes

- Vessel fabrication: the installation of ladders, stairs, access platforms and other steelwork

- Retrofitting of any equipment on deck, in the engine room, or for accommodations

- Major overhauls of a main engine and/or auxiliary engines

- Auxiliary machinery repairs: viz winches, windlass, deck cranes, pumps, air compressors, etc.

- Testing, troubleshooting/repairs of scrubber systems and ballast water treatment systems

Ship Sanitation

In 2020 COVID-19 took the shipping industry by surprise. As a precaution ship Owners and Operators should sanitize their vessels.

If proper sanitation measures are not in place, ships are particularly prone to disease outbreaks. Ships have isolated communities with close accommodations, shared sanitary facilities and common food and water supplies. Such conditions can be favourable to the spread of infectious diseases.

Cleaning, sanitation, and decontamination services for vessels need specialized training, experience, and equipment. Albion Marine Solutions specializes in cleaning and decontamination for cruise ships, passenger vessels, yachts, offshore platforms, and boats. Our team can complete ship sanitation at ports or during voyage thanks to our riding squad.

We provide trained and certified personnel to perform sanitation services worldwide. We assist the maritime industry to prevent and control the introduction, transmission, and spread of illnesses onboard.

Tank Cleaning

Albion Marine is providing experienced riding teams for cost-effective, reliable, and safe tank cleaning services worldwide. Regardless of the size or the material within the tanks, we have experienced personnel, to deliver a quality finish. Our project management will put safety procedures in place and will work with clients to reduce potential disruptions to their operations. We offer a complete tank cleaning service from inspection, planning, cleaning, treatment and/or waste disposal.

Technical considerations for continuous operations on compliant fuels.

There are some important technical considerations for continuous operations on compliant fuels which may involve, among other, fuel tankage allocation and separation, fuel handling system upgrades, handling of excess steam, auxiliary boilers upgrades. We utilize a holistic and methodical approach to development of cost-effective and reliable solution for each type of vessels.

We provide:

• Wastewater treatment neutralization for compliance with wastewater discharge regulations

• Tank maintenance and inspection

• Fuel oil tank cleaning

• Large-scale tank cleaning

We have the equipment and experience necessary to complete any tank cleaning project.