Case Study: How a Southeast Asian Cargo Fleet Slashed Fuel Costs by 30% with LiFePO4
Singapore-based OceanLink Shipping cut operating costs dramatically by replacing diesel generators with 48V LiFePO4 battery packs across its 12-vessel fleet.
The Problem
With rising fuel prices, the company’s 15-year-old vessels were spending $18,000/month per ship on auxiliary power for refrigeration and navigation systems.
The LiFePO4 Solution
Engineers installed modular 48V 600Ah LiFePO4 battery banks with these specs:
1.2-hour rapid charging via shore power.
2. Seamless integration with existing alternators.
3. NEMA 4X corrosion-resistant enclosures.
4. Operational Improvements.
Hybrid Power Mode: Batteries now handle 70% of hotel loads, reducing generator runtime from 24/7 to 6 hours daily.
Regenerative Charging: Harvested energy from propeller freewheeling adds 5-8% daily charge
Maintenance Savings: Eliminated weekly battery water refills required for lead-acid systems
The Results
$5,400/month fuel savings per vessel
14% longer generator lifespan due to reduced workload 28% decrease in CO2 emissions
This case proves industrial-grade LiFePO4 systems aren’t just for small crafts – they’re revolutionizing maritime energy economics at scale.