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GE Vernova will provide hybrid-electric marine technology to UK Ministry of Defence

February 12, 2024

GE Vernova has been selected to supply advanced hybrid propulsion technology for three Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD).

Under the contract, GE Vernova will design and manufacture SeaPulse\* Active Front-End (AFE) power converters and Power Take-Off/Power Take-In (PTI/PTO) hybrid electric induction motor-generators with resilient shock mounts and flexible coupling and hosing. The contract also includes commissioning, testing, sea trials, certification, and integrated logistics support (ILS) services to ensure the seamless integration of the hybrid-electric propulsion technology into the FSS ships.

Delivery of GE Vernova’s electric propulsion equipment for the first FSS ship is scheduled for 2025, with the second and third vessels planned for 2026 and 2027.