Corvus Energy, a global leader in marine energy storage systems, is partnering with Servintel, a provider of marine electrical solutions, to deliver local and specialized technical services for its customers in Argentina.
Service Development Aimed at Optimizing Performance
This collaboration aims to support the expanding fleet of electric vessels globally and assist operators in achieving high reliability and optimizing performance. Corvus Energy is striving to create an integrated global service ecosystem that includes traditional technical support, advanced digital monitoring, predictive analytics, and strategic partnerships.
Collaboration with Servintel in Argentina is a significant part of this solution, combining specialized local services with global support. These services include support for the world's largest electric vessel, the Buquebus China Zorrilla, which was launched in October this year.
Servintel, a Strong and Reliable Service Partner
Founded in 1979 in Buenos Aires, Servintel operates with the goal of providing efficient and innovative electrical and electronic solutions to marine and industrial markets. The company, with a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals in marine electrical and electronic systems, including energy management and control systems, is well-equipped to support Corvus Energy's customers in Argentina.
Servintel leverages its expertise in integrating marine electrical systems and field operations to provide after-sales support, technical training, and equipment maintenance services, supported by Corvus Energy's global expertise in marine battery systems and advanced digital monitoring solutions.
This combination allows Corvus Energy's customers to experience rapid service response, customized technical support, and enhanced engineering insights.
Supporting the World's Largest Electric Vessel
In recent years, the demand for marine energy storage in South America has increased; however, it is still in the early stages compared to developed markets in Northern Europe and other regions. One notable exception is the Buquebus China Zorrilla, which operates 100% electric and without direct greenhouse gas emissions during navigation.
This vessel, built by Incat Tasmania for Buquebus, was launched on October 22 and is powered by a 40 megawatt-hour marine energy storage system from Corvus Energy. This system is nearly four times larger than any previous marine installation and covers the route between Argentina and Uruguay.
The Buquebus ferry serves as a key driver in enhancing Corvus Energy's service capacity in this region. It is worth noting that Buquebus has been a Servintel customer for over 30 years, receiving maintenance and technical support services across the Buquebus fleet.
Strengthening Support Through Collaboration
According to Tor-Gunnar Hovig, Regional President of Corvus Energy Americas, "Providing comprehensive support throughout the battery system's lifecycle is critical. Technical training for operators, remote monitoring and predictive analytics, and preventive maintenance all impact system performance and lifespan. Local support is also key, and collaborating with Servintel allows us to provide high-quality after-sales support for Corvus Energy customers in Argentina, including the innovative Buquebus China Zorrilla vessel."
Fernando Carballo, CEO of Servintel, stated, "Servintel has a strong track record in supporting marine electrical and energy systems in challenging operational environments. We see this collaboration as a key step in strengthening local capabilities in Argentina while creating a regional service platform to support the next generation of electric vessels across South America. Through this collaboration, our teams will continue to develop specialized technical expertise and work closely with Corvus Energy to deliver high standards in system performance, maintenance, and operational reliability."
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