Hydrogen Shipping Blog 22
In-depth analysis of hydrogen maritime technology, vessels, and the energy transition at sea.
Genevos Joins EU-Backed Project to Develop Marine Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
Genevos joins the EU-backed Helenus project, integrating its 100 kW XPM-100 SOFC module into multi-megawatt marine power systems. This solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology, demonstrated on a DLR research vessel, achieves higher fuel flexibility and efficiency. The project aims to reach Technology
Read articleHydrexia: Milestone in Maritime Solid Hydrogen Transport
Hydrexia has achieved a milestone in solid hydrogen transport with its MHX system, shipping hydrogen using metal hydrides. This eliminates high-pressure risks and reduces OPEX by avoiding complex cryogenic infrastructure, validating solid-state technology for safe energy trade. The MHX system addres
Germany's Coriolis: World's First Research Vessel with Metal Hydride Hydrogen Storage Now Operational
Germany's Coriolis: World's First Research Vessel with Metal Hydride Hydrogen Storage Now Operational
New EMSA Study: Why Hydrogen Ships Can't Use LNG Safety Playbook
EMSA's groundbreaking H-SAFE study reveals why hydrogen ships need fundamentally different safety systems than LNG vessels
TEN-OH: Japan's First Hydrogen Dual-Fuel Tugboat Begins Demonstration Operations
Japan's first hydrogen dual-fuel tugboat TEN-OH begins 2026 demonstrations. 38m, 4,400 hp BeHydro engines, 250 kg H₂ storage, targeting 60% CO₂ reduction.
IEA Global Hydrogen Review 2025: Key Highlights for Shipping
Summary of the IEA Global Hydrogen Review 2025 with focus on hydrogen for shipping and production costs.
Hydrogen as a Marine Fuel: What Lloyd's Register's Fuel for Thought Really Tells Us
Lloyd's Register's Fuel for Thought: honest assessment of hydrogen as marine fuel. Viable for specific routes, but bunkering remains the critical gap.
European Study Reveals Best Ways to Transport Hydrogen
JRC analysis compares costs and environmental impacts of five hydrogen delivery methods, finding liquid hydrogen shipping and compressed pipeline transport most sustainable.
Japan's Hydrogen Engine Consortium Achieves World's First Marine H₂ Engine Land-Based Operation
Kawasaki, Yanmar, and Japan Engine Corporation complete world's first land-based operation of marine hydrogen engines under NEDO's JPY 2 trillion Green Innovation Fund.
Samskip selects Norwegian Hydrogen as preferred supplier of liquid green hydrogen
Samskip selects Norwegian Hydrogen as LH2 supplier for world's first hydrogen container ships on Rotterdam-Oslo route, operations starting 2028.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries to Build World's Largest Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier
Kawasaki contracts world's largest liquid hydrogen carrier at 40,000 m³ capacity, marking transition from demonstration to commercial-scale hydrogen shipping.
Gen2Energy secures 195 MW grid capacity at Nesbruket
Gen2 Energy secures 195 MW grid capacity for Norway's largest green hydrogen plant at Nesbruket, producing 42 tons daily for European export by 2027.
Norway supports liquid hydrogen fleet
Enova grant subsidy to four more hydrogen vessels
Yanmar's Hydrogen Fuel Cell System Earns DNV Approval
Yanmar's Hydrogen Fuel Cell GH320FC DNV Approval in Principle.
Viking Libra: A step Towards Zero-Emission Cruising
Fincantieri and Viking unveil Viking Libra, the world's first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, marking a new era in sustainable, zero-emission maritime travel.
H2ESTIA Project: Liquid Hydrogen-Powered General Cargo Ship
Discover H2ESTIA, the world's first liquid hydrogen-powered cargo ship project, aiming to revolutionize maritime logistics with zero-emission technology.
Comparing LT-PEM Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Maritime Use
Comparing LT-PEM Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Maritime Use
Five new hydrogen vessels receive Dutch subsidy
On Thursday 06 February five new hydrogen vessels were granted a subsidy by the Dutch government under Maritime Masterplan program. Two methanol and two carbon capture projects received subsidy too. This first call included a total budget of €85 million of which €40 was allocated to hydrogen vessels. For those who missed out, a next […]
Energy Observer 2 - Fuel EU Maritime
In my previous post I explained how the Energy Observer 2 is a new milestone for hydrogen powered vessels. This post analyzes a typical operation for such vessel across European ports in an assumed schedule and evaluates its potential benefits from Fuel EU Maritime. Operational Snapshot The vessel operates between key European ports on the […]
Energy Observer 2, a new milestone
In the past week, more information became known about the largest vessel to-date to operate on liquid hydrogen: the Energy Observer 2 (EO2), a project spearheaded by Energy Observer in collaboration with partners like LMG Marin. This blog post summarizes what is known to date about this large vessel. Introducing Energy Observer 2 Building upon […]
EU grants hydrogen vessels
EU innovation fund grants subsidy to three shipbuilding projects using LH2 as fuel
Ferry Hydra pioneering LH2
The ferry Hydra: world's first liquid hydrogen powered vessel.