Atsuzima Co., Ltd., which possesses technology to predict changes in the marine leisure and tourism industry and the fisheries ecosystem, and Nexgen Co., Ltd., which possesses an eco-friendly energy solution utilizing used electric vehicle batteries, announced that they have begun full-scale innovative research and development and joint marketing cooperation to reduce fuel costs for fishing vessels.
The two companies recently announced that they have conducted verification work applying the Volcan solution to fishing boats and leisure boats, and confirmed a savings of up to 75% compared to existing fuel costs. Under this agreement, Atsezima will provide an ‘AI-based real-time monitoring and energy management solution’, and Nexgen will develop a ‘high-efficiency energy storage system (ESS) utilizing used electric vehicle batteries’ to maximize fuel cost savings and operational efficiency of fishing boats.
Existing fishing boats have high fuel consumption and high operating costs, and the two companies are proposing a solution that can minimize fuel use and utilize electricity and renewable energy by incorporating high-efficiency battery packs and intelligent energy management systems. This is expected to realize smarter ship operations.
In particular, by combining Nexgen’s industrial battery pack technology with Atseujima’s real-time energy optimization AI technology, ship operators can not only save on fuel costs but also receive a stable power supply. In addition, operational efficiency is expected to be further enhanced as battery usage and energy efficiency can be checked at a glance through the real-time monitoring system.
Through this collaboration, Aesjima and Nexgen plan to not only reduce fuel costs, but also take the lead in promoting the transition to an eco-friendly marine industry. The two companies plan to conduct verification research based in Jeju and realize carbon emission reduction and competitiveness enhancement for fishing boats and farmers and fishermen in rural areas nationwide.
“Introducing AI-based marine energy management technology to the shipbuilding industry is a meaningful challenge, and will provide fishing boat owners with real cost savings and a convenient management system,” said Lim Dong-hyun, CEO of Aesjima, adding that they plan to continue innovation in the future.
Nexgen CEO Jim Jin-woo said, “ESS technology utilizing used batteries can open a new paradigm for the marine industry when combined with renewable energy,” adding that this agreement will contribute to reducing operating costs for fishermen and the growth of the eco-friendly ship market.
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