MS Canoline, a coastal bulk carrier, moored at a loading pier
Reference project

MS Canoline. 8.4 MWh battery, hybrid.

A self-discharging coastal bulk carrier with a hybrid power system: electric propulsion and an 8.4 MWh battery, with a diesel engine retained for redundancy. Complete system delivered by MHS. Completion autumn 2026.

At a glance.

Self-discharging bulk carrier

Coastal cargo operations with integrated self-discharging equipment.

Hybrid electric

Electric propulsion with an 8.4 MWh battery, and a diesel engine kept for redundancy. Shore charging at port.

Autumn 2026

Under installation. Full system commissioning and sea trials.

Scope of supply.

MHS delivers the complete system.

SystemDescription
Electric propulsionMotor drives and DC power distribution
Shaft generatorGenerator on the propeller shaft line
Transformers1,000 kVA + 150 kVA
Gearbox & propeller shaftDual-ratio gearbox, 5:1 / 6.57:1, with extended shaft
Controllable-pitch propellerØ2,000 mm, with bridge and engine-room control
Automation & monitoringAlarm & monitoring (AMS) and power & energy management (PEMS)
Onboard chargingShore-charging connection, 2×350 A + 1×125 A
Hardware partner

MHS collaborates with WE Tech Solutions on power-electronics hardware.

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