Hybridization of MS Müritz

Together with Reederei Pickran and other project partners, besecke has successfully hybridized the onboard power supply of the MS Müritz. The traditional passenger vessel, built in 1999 and accommodating more than 200 passengers, has been equipped with a future-oriented energy system – without any modifications to the propulsion system.

The project focused on transforming the onboard power supply:
By installing a photovoltaic system, a high-performance battery storage system, and an intelligent Energy Management System (EMS), the vessel’s electrical supply is now controlled in a significantly more efficient and environmentally friendly way. The main engine remains responsible for propulsion, while the new EMS automatically determines when energy is drawn from the generator, battery, or solar power – with the goal of minimizing emissions.

In addition, a user-friendly touch panel was installed on the bridge, providing the crew with real-time visualization of the energy status and simplifying manual control.

The project was implemented as part of a funding program and took several years from the initial concept to final realization. The initiative originated at a conference hosted by the regional innovation cluster RIC MAZA MV e.V., where the first contact between besecke and Reederei Pickran was established – following an engine room fire on board the MS Müritz.

Today, the MS Müritz is back in active operation – modernized, more efficient, and clearly set on a course toward the future. The collected operational data is continuously analyzed to further optimize the system and incorporate insights into future projects.

Media coverage:
“MS Müritz: First hybrid vessel on Lake Müritz”
▶️ TV report available in the NDR media library

Source: Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR), Nordmagazin, July 29, 2025.
Linked TV report with accompanying article on ndr.de